Company Description
At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world. We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it’s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment and new energy. We’re one global team – 47,000 strong – driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world. Here, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.
Job Description
As a developing technical leader in the field of evaluation, you will work within a large and collaborative national team to support the delivery of a diverse range of evaluation work within our broad regional and national portfolio, including:
National Highways Monitoring and Evaluation Framework (National Highways);Future Transport Zone Programme Evaluation (TfWM and WECA);Midland Metro Programme Evaluation (TfWM)Coventry Electric Buses Network Programme Evaluation (TfWM); andDudley Interchange Monitoring and Evaluation Plan (TfWM).
This role also brings significant opportunity to engage in delivery of a range of other transport planning studies including (but not limited to) work on planning applications, strategic transport studies, business case development, Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plans, electric vehicle studies and public transport strategies. As such, you will need to have the knowledge and demonstrable experience of a range of transport planning skills and, ideally with some experience of project management and supervisory skills. We expect excellent written and oral communication skills which we will continue to develop. You will also be expected to provide some mentoring and technical advice for more junior team members.
Job Responsibilities:
Working with our National Evaluation Leads, you will pro-actively manage a range of small, medium and large-scale evaluation projects (Deputy Project Manager or Project Manager).You will make an active contribution to the development of new and innovative evaluation approaches to support our client project needs.Acting as the face of AECOM, you will assist internal and external facing clients in specifying and managing delivery of evaluation projects and programmes.You will lead evaluation workstreams with limited supervision, taking responsibility for the technical direction and quality of the work to ensure that best practice techniques are applied consistently.You will take responsibility for the technical development of junior staff, providing on-the-job coaching and mentoring.You will provide technical and professional mentoring and supervisory support to the team.You will be expected to effectively communicate project and operationally critical issues in a timely manner to Directors and Clients to deliver projects within timescale, budget constraints and quality expectations.Moreover, you will support directors in business development and bidding activity - leading the writing and submission of project proposals including the preparation of fee proposals including consideration of resources and programmes.As a Principal Evaluator/Transport Planner, you will be an important senior member of our Planning Team in the Midlands.You will have the opportunity to support a range of other wider transport planning projects as determined by the ongoing project pipeline.Finally, you will assist AECOM raise visibility of its evaluation and wider transport planning capabilities and support strategic recruitment activities to enable team growth.
Qualifications
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Technical
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You will have in-depth technical knowledge and experience of a range of evaluation approaches, ideally in relation to impact evaluation design and delivery, evidence synthesis, meta-analysis, process evaluation, social and economic research and logic mapping.
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Strong track record or designing and delivering monitoring and evaluation studies in accordance with industry best standards.
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An analytical mind and background and a broad understanding of key evaluation methods and best practice techniques.
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Wider experience in areas such as transport strategy, modelling, planning and business case development which demonstrates excellent technical capabilities (literacy, numeracy, communication).
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Proven analytical, data manipulation or statistical skills using appropriate software and proportionate statistical methods.
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You need to have strong technical and report writing skills.
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You should be able to explain technical concepts to others, especially our graduates and anyone else who may ask
Behavioural
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A highly motivated individual with an inquisitive mindset, excellent communication skills and ability to work in a consultancy environment, contributing to effective client relationships and working to tight deadlines.
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An ability to work with data/information gaps and propose client solutions as appropriate.
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An innovative individual with the foresight to identify and manage project delivery blockers/opportunities;
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A team player who can work as part of wider project teams across disciplines and geographies – making high-quality technical contributions.
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Demonstrable experience in managing and motivating other team members to meet their potential.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Degree/Masters qualification in an analytical subject (e.g. engineering, geography, mathematics, economics, spatial planning) from an accredited college or university, or overall equivalent experience.Membership of, or working towards membership of, a relevant chartered professional institution such as the Engineers Ireland, CIHT or TPS. Working towards professional chartership, such as the Transport Planning Professional (TPP) qualification or Chartered Engineer (CEng).
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 receiving 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.
What We OfferWhen you join AECOM, you become part of a company that is pioneering the future . 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 inclusion, diversity and overall employee well-being through programs supported by company leadership. Our core values define who we are, how we act and what we aspire to, which comes down to not only delivering a better world, 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 yours.
Additional Information
With infrastructure investment accelerating worldwide, our services are in great demand, and there’s never been a better time to be at AECOM! Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility.
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
Join us and let’s get started.