Associate Director - Development Transport Planning

Our Team

Our Transport Development Planning and Management Team delivers a wide range of exciting projects across the UK and Overseas in a wide range of sectors. We work across the housebuilding sector, delivering “Vision-Led” planning approvals for sites such as Langarth Garden Village. We support major employers such as Jaguar Land Rover and Universities and NHS Trusts in the ongoing development of their Estates. We have an extensive portfolio of urban regeneration projects, including Liverpool Street Station, Cardiff Central Square and Kings Quarter, Gloucester. For the Public sector, we support many Highways Authorities in Development Management and Local Plan preparation. We encourage and enable our staff to work across a range of sectors to develop broad knowledge, experience and relationships.

AECOM offers a full spectrum of services in the Built Environment, and we regularly collaborate as multi-disciplinary teams, unlocking significant value to our Clients. Our depth of expertise and ability to act as a complex integrator provides us access to prestigious and impactful projects. With our Environment colleagues, we are at the forefront of Infrastructure planning, and have led the transport work on six of the 15 Solar Energy DCOs which have been consented in the UK, and are currently progressing many more. With our Buildings and Places colleagues, we deliver multi-disciplinary services for development Clients such as Homes England.

Job Description

Are you ready to challenge the boundaries of what's possible?

AECOM offers a dynamic and collaborative environment where you can lead impactful projects and work alongside industry experts. We are seeking an ambitious individual to drive growth in the West Midlands private sector market as part of our well-established Development Planning  and Management Team in the Birmingham Office. As an Associate Director, you will bring in and  lead projects, delivering solutions that enhance connectivity, sustainability, and quality of life.

About You

We are currently looking for a Client-focused Associate Director to play a key role in driving growth in the West Midlands area. We have a well-established and high performing team of Development Planners in Birmingham, part of our Central, South West and Wales region, with a stable workload. This role represents an investment in the right person to drive revenue growth and expand our Client-base. You will have a proven track record in Business Development, and growing teams. You will take a lead role in project delivery, managing client and stakeholder relationships, co-ordinating teams, ensuring quality and achieving excellent outcomes.

The role will suit a self-motivated individual, well connected in the West Midlands development market, who is aspiring to take a lead role in client engagement and manage dynamic teams delivering high quality projects such as:

• Strategic sites including major housing and mixed-use developments;
• Infrastructure projects such as Solar Farms and Water Transfer schemes;
• NHS and Higher Education Estates development
• Urban Regeneration, Commercial, and Employment development
• Collaborative working across multi-disciplinary major projects

Here’s what you’ll do:

• Client and Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, including private developers, Estates Directors, and infrastructure operators. Provide strategic advice to clients, ensuring their goals are met with innovative and sustainable solutions. Represent AECOM at client meetings, industry events, and conferences, enhancing the company’s reputation as a leader in transport planning.
• Business Development: Identify and pursue new business opportunities in the Development Planning sector. Lead the preparation of bids and proposals, ensuring they align with client needs and AECOM’s strategic priorities. Build relationships with and collaborate with leads in other business lines to secure and deliver multidisciplinary projects.
• Project Delivery: Oversee the delivery of complex transport planning projects, ensuring they meet quality, budget, and timeline requirements. Provide technical oversight and ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards. Manage project risks, develop mitigation strategies, and ensure successful outcomes.
• Team Development: Support in the mentoring and development of a high-performing team of transport planners and consultants. Exhibit visible leadership within the office, and build internal relationships. Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement within the team. Promote diversity and inclusion, ensuring a supportive and equitable workplace.
• Team Performance: Play a key role in driving the financial performance of the team through proven work winning, project management and team management abilities with excellent Client relations.

Come grow with us.

We develop projects from concept through to operation providing engineering and construction services for multiyear, multimillion-dollar projects for major rail and transit agencies. Our specialists provide analytical and strategic expertise for every stage of a project

And let's not forget about the perks at AECOM. You'll enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well-being, customized to fit your lifestyle. Take advantage of career development opportunities, our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a work-life balance that suits your lifestyle, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days.