Senior Consultant - Transport Planning (Microsimulation modelling - Vissim)

Start Here. Grow Here. We are looking to recruit a Senior Consultant into the Urban Space team, within the Transport Planning Business in either the St Albans (Hertfordshire) or London Aldgate offices. You will work within a large, collaborative team and support the delivery of strategic transport planning projects across the UK and globally. Your role will be in transport planning, focusing on traffic microsimulation modelling, with modelling also incorporating active modes and public transport operations, working mostly with public sector clients, and providing technical advice. In this role you will work closely with our Principal Consultants and Associate Directors within the Urban Space team, you will be expected to guide and assist junior staff in effectively delivering tasks. You will need to have knowledge and demonstrable experience of technically leading traffic modelling tasks and be proficient with developing models, undertaking calibration and validation, producing reports and presentations, and have some experience of project management and supervisory skills. AECOM has a wide range of multi-disciplinary teams, a global reach and diversified market penetration. Our clients include national and local transport authorities, councils, private developers, and international clients. The successful Consultant will join a growing Transport Planning team that is actively involved in the delivery of projects and services to a range of both local and national clients including Network Rail, Transport for London, as well as a global reach in the sports and mega event space which offers the opportunity to work on a range of unique projects. Job Duties: As a Senior Consultant, you will need to provide support to Principal Consultants and Associate Directors on technical, managerial and financial matters, and also provide support in mentoring junior staff in terms of enhancing their technical skills and professional development. You will also support the development and testing of innovative tools and modelling techniques to improve our modelling processes, such as data analysis, visualisation, model development and stakeholder engagement. You will be expected to help prepare scope and fee estimates for new projects and to ensure projects are delivered to budget and that KPIs are met. Person Specification: - Safeguard - to operate ethically and with integrity, while prioritising safety and security in all you do. - Be decisive - know how to prioritize, advocate focus and accountability. - Be impactful - use clear and frequent communications, drive execution and results. - Be client-focused - be collaborative, innovative and strategic. - Be the role model - lead by example, demand excellence, maintain safety and integrity as top priorities. Ready to push the limits of what’s possible? Here’s what we’re looking for: - Strong experience in using microsimulation modelling software such as Vissim - Experience of using junction modelling software such as LinSig - Good experience in data collection and data analysis - Strong numerical and analytical skills and excellent working knowledge of MS Office tools - Good ability to deal with complex modelling issues - Previous experience in the delivery of modelling projects that encompass the needs of all relevant transport users - Familiarity with relevant guidance e.g. TfL Modelling Guidelines, TAG guidance - Relevant BSc/MSc/BEng Civil Engineering or Transport planning degree - Supervision of workload and support to junior staff - Client contact and liaison - Experience in producing reports to a high technical standard - Passionate about delivering high quality transport planning projects for our clients - Excellent numeracy, verbal and written communication skills - Experience of presenting to project teams - Willingness to challenge in a positive and engaging manner - Keen to work as part of a team and to develop and progress career development - Takes responsibility for the health, safety and wellbeing of all staff Desirable Skills - Knowledge/ experience of strategic modelling software such as VISUM/ SATURN - Experience of cycle/ pedestrian modelling and integration with Vissim - Project management (delivering medium or large transport planning projects) - Business development and proposal preparation - Membership or working towards membership of a chartered professional institution e.g. CIHT, TPS, CILT - Experience of delivering projects within budget We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and believe it enriches our team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us.