Associate Director - Transport Planning

AECOM continues to expand its Transportation Consulting team in Dublin. The role is part of a wider growth initiative linked to the strategic plan to appoint an Associate Director to join the Transportation Consulting team. The team develops projects from concept through to operation, providing engineering and construction services for multiyear, multimillion-euro projects for major rail and transport agencies, with key clients including Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), the National Transport Authority (NTA) and Irish Rail.

Responsibilities

Support technical excellence and business with specific focus on client engagement, project delivery and technical resource development; Contribute to the leadership team's focus on people, clients, technical excellence, operational efficiencies and sustainable growth; Drive the technical delivery of transport planning projects drawing expertise/resources from across AECOM UK & Ireland; Take responsibility for project delivery including work winning, technical focus, quality, programme, budget and resource management; Support the wider Consulting Ireland business as Project Manager for some key projects with responsibility for programme, budget and resource management; Collaborate with project managers and national Technical Experts to identify/allocate resources effectively and optimise delivery performance; Foster a culture of success, engagement, and development within the team

Requirements

Membership of a recognised, relevant professional body in an appropriate discipline; Min. Bachelor's degree in transport/urban planning or engineering, civil engineering, project management or a related field; Experienced Associate Director, preferably within a multi-disciplinary consultancy; Strong understanding of the transportation sector, regulatory and policy frameworks, and socio-political drivers; Excellent communicator with strong interpersonal, presentation and negotiation skills; Demonstrated success in project management and technical excellence in transport planning; Flexibility to attend client meetings in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland; Proven track record in developing and growing client relationships

Nice to have

Strong experience in project appraisal and evaluation

Benefits

Core and personalised benefits supporting future and well-being; Career development opportunities; Flexible hybrid working model; Technical practice networks; AECOM University; Volunteering days