Job Summary
AECOM believes that infrastructure creates the opportunity for everyone. With over 56,000 employees, we are the world’s premier infrastructure firm - planners, designers, engineers, consultants and construction managers driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, governments, energy and the environment, we partner with our clients to build legacies for generations to come. Across the globe, we embrace sustainability by striving to make a positive, lasting impact on society and the environment through ambitious commitments, such as our science-based emissions reduction targets.
AECOM is the #1 ranked Transportation and Building Design Firm by ENR (Engineering News-Record) and a Fortune 500 company for six consecutive years.
With 600 staff on the island of Ireland, AECOM has a strong local presence with a long history of excellence in delivery. In transportation, our largest sector, we have an extremely capable team focused on working in partnership with clients as trusted advisors across the transportation project lifecycle from planning to construction.
Job Summary
AECOM is currently recruiting for an experienced transport planner (Principal Consultant) to join our Development Planning team in Northern Ireland. We are looking to enhance and grow this team with individuals with sound technical background that share our enthusiasm and determination to support our expanding workload.
Our Development Planning teamwork on projects in Northern and Republic of Ireland. These are frequently multi-disciplinary projects, undertaken in collaboration with colleagues from across AECOM.
Our Development teams work with private and public sector clients, architects, planners and other property professionals across all sectors throughout the development life cycle; providing services from site feasibility through to completion. We undertake transport assessments, travel plans, parking statements, service management plans support our environmental colleagues in preparing transport chapters of environmental statements and provide key transport inputs to the development of development masterplans.
Development Planning clients include property developers, housebuilders, retailers, Translink, universities, Hospitals/Trusts, local authorities and contractors.
The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate a proven background in development-related transport analysis and assessment, with wider experience in project management and supervisory skills. We would expect excellent written and oral communication skills which we would continue to develop, as well as experience in client fronting and negotiation with local and transport authorities. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic about working on a range of projects which support development at various stages of its life, particularly in light of the evolving transport planning, behavioural and technology landscape in which we work.
Job responsibilities:
Providing support to the directors on technical, managerial and financial matters;
Preparing fee proposals for new projects and working with the directors and Project Management Assistant to ensure projects are delivered to budget and that KPIs are met;
Providing the first point of contact for clients, architects, planners and other property professionals throughout the project;
Representing the client and AECOM at meetings, and in negotiation with, Local Authorities and other regulatory bodies;
Supervising work carried out by the other members of the Development Planning team, ensuring that it is to the appropriate technical standard and is delivered to the programme;
Delivery of transport assessments and other technical reports to support planning applications and planning appeals;
Act as a Project Manager (once accredited), as necessary, including monitoring financial performance;
Manage and mentor junior staff in terms of their professional and vocational development; and,
Contributing to technical client reports, attendance at project team meetings and presentations
Minimum Requirements- An excellent understanding, and proven experience in the field, of Development Planning;
- A proven record of dealing with clients, local authorities and other regulatory bodies;
- Experience of understanding client briefs, developing fee proposals and the effective delivery of project work;
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and an ability to communicate and present confidently including in public forums and at planning hearings and appeals;
- Good presentation and technical writing skills are required, and you should be able to demonstrate a sound working competence in the use of MS Office products (including Excel and Word);
- Experience in the preparation of development-related transport assessments, travel plans and access studies, with some wider experience in policy implementation, modelling, masterplanning and/or technical design;
- Extensive experience of industry-standard junction capacity assessment applications such as Junctions 9/10 and LINSIG/TRANSYT.
- Ability to work effectively in an unsupervised environment as well as to provide the lead and direction within a project team.
- Have a sound commercial awareness and demonstrate the importance of effective financial management.
- Have experience of business development and managing client expectations; and,
- An ability to demonstrate proven management techniques including project and resource management as well as the mentoring of junior staff.
Preferred Qualifications- A degree in an analytical subject such as engineering, geography, mathematics, planning, economics or similar.
- Membership of a relevant professional institution (CIHT, CILT, IHE, TPS, IPI, ICE etc.).
- A master's degree in a relevant subject is desirable but is not essential
Unfortunately we are unable to accept applications for this position from candidates requiring Sponsorship.
Your benefits will include:Helping our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance is important to us. If you join AECOM, as well as receive a competitive salary, you’ll also have the opportunity to explore flexible working arrangements. Core benefits include 25 days’ annual leave, company pension scheme, private medical insurance, life assurance and one paid annual professional institution membership fee. You can also choose from a wide range of flexible benefits to suit your lifestyle.You’ll also be able to give back to communities with up to two paid CSR days each year. Through our charity, The AECOM Foundation, you can volunteer to support children in developing countries. And if you’re a member of the Reserve Defence Forces you’ll receive an additional 15 days paid leave for training commitments.What We OfferWhen you join AECOM, you become part of a company that is . Our teams around the world are involved in some of the most cutting-edge and innovative projects and programs of our time, addressing the big challenges of today and shaping the built environment for generations to come. We ensure a workplace that encourages growth, flexibility and creativity, as well as a company culture that champions and overall through programs supported by company leadership. Our define who we are, how we act and what we aspire to, which comes down to not only , but working to “make amazing happen” in each neighbourhood, community and city we touch. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yoursNOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES: Please note that AECOM does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, AECOM will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, AECOM explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of AECOM. What we offer
We will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business.
We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career.
When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts – planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers – leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let’s get started.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
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