Job Information
AECOM Senior Traffic Planner/Modeller - Vissim in Cardiff, United Kingdom
United Kingdom - Avon, Bristol
Job Summary
We are seeking a Senior Traffic Planner/Modeller with significant experience in local traffic modelling and analysis to join our thriving Bristol or Cardiff office offering multi-disciplinary design and planning capability. We collaborate across our Wales and south of England teams to deliver exciting projects for clients including Highways England, Transport for London, Cardiff City Council and Cornwall Council.
The role is within the Roads business line and is an opportunity to join an established team delivering microsimulation modelling alongside design, project delivery and construction management services on a wide range of projects and supports other AECOM business lines where projects have a specialised operational traffic modelling requirement.
The role will suit individuals wanting to take the next step in their career who share our enthusiasm to support our expanding workload and clients.
Job description:
Take a lead role in traffic studies, taking responsibility for the contributions of junior staff
Following comprehensive training and successful accreditation on the AECOM project management system act as a Project Manager or Deputy Project Manager including monitoring financial performance
Preparation of fee proposals for manager approval and contribute to major bids
Working directly with clients and assisting with client meetings and presentations
Manage sub-consultants to produce deliverables against agreed timescales and in line with budget.
Share knowledge and support team managers in mentoring junior staff
Manage career progression of line reports
Keep up to date with current best practice, techniques and innovation
Familiar with relevant Health and Safety regulations and to promote a culture of awareness within the team
Minimum Requirements
Specific Skills Required :
Proficient in VISSIM, ideally with LinSIG and/or Transyt
Awareness of strategic modelling software and transport model hierarchy
Ability to interrogate modelling outputs and assess scheme impacts
Knowledge of model audit processes
Good numerical and analytical skills
Good report writing skills
Knowledge of traffic data collection requirements and techniques
Evidence of project/task management and client-facing work
Experience of model calibration and validation techniques and criteria
Preferred Qualifications
- Degree or Master qualification in an analytical subject such as: Engineering, Mathematics or Geography or similar
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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.
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 Forces you’ll receive an additional 15 days paid leave for training commitments.
What We Offer
When 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 neighborhood, community and city we touch. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
Job Category Engineering - Transportation
Business Line Transportation
Business Group Design and Consulting Services Group (DCS)
Country United Kingdom
Position Status Full-Time
Requisition/Vacancy No. 229197BR
Additional Locations UK - Cardiff
Clearance Required No
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.
