AECOM Jobs

United Kingdom - Nottinghamshire, Nottingham

Job Summary

We are currently seeking a Strategic Consultant to be based in Nottingham. In this role, you will provide support to the Strategic Consultancy Team, as demand grows for their services (existing and pipeline projects). We offer a wide range of technical management consultancy projects in the highways sector. Our client range is diverse and includes national and private asset owners and operators, infrastructure construction organisations and environmental agencies.

We provide expertise over a wide array, including:

• Network management policy, strategy and safety

• Sustainability & Resilience

• Highway asset management

• Research & development

• Human Factors

You would be joining a team that is multi-disciplinary with technical expertise in science, engineering, statistics and commercial aspects. We have the capability, expertise and mindset to develop solutions applicable to a wide range of problems. Our research is business focused, based on a comprehensive understanding of our clients' organisations, often with a strong commercial basis – we develop solutions that are deliverable.

Current clients:

• Dubai RTA

• Highways England

• Saudi Arabia Ministry of Transport

There are opportunities to be involved in a range of projects from providing advice on winter maintenance to developing a sand strategy.

Job responsibilities:

• Support the Team Leader and other team members in delivering well-researched solutions on a variety of transportation and infrastructure based projects

• Source, review, collate and report information from a variety of sources

• Take ownership for project tasks with direction from the Project Manager

• Support Project Control functions acting as a Deputy Project Manager

• Be able to contribute at a strategic level to clients' requirements

• Develop novel bespoke solutions on a project-by-project basis

• Display a positive attitude to all activities and tenacity to meet deadlines

Minimum Requirements

• Extensive of working with government transport based clients (e.g. DfT, Highways England, Network Rail, London Underground, TfL, Transport Scotland, Office of Rail Regulation, Rail Safety and Standards Board, local authorities), or in a research establishment (including well respected universities).

• Experience in:

• Operations and maintenance of Highways and Bridges;

• O&M process, procedure and performance requirements;

• Asset management including highways inspection, assessment of maintenance and renewal programmes including financial modelling and risk analysis;

• Maintenance contracts and specifications

• Experience of providing engineering / technical management consultancy/research advice to such clients

• Knowledge of the key issues and opportunities facing transportation in the UK

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree (minimum) ideally in a transport-related discipline

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 - Roads + Highways

Business Line Transportation

Business Group Design and Consulting Services Group (DCS)

Country United Kingdom

Position Status Full-Time

Requisition/Vacancy No. 241443BR

Clearance Required No

Virtual: 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.