Transport Planner

Our Infrastructure Advisory Group in Perth is offering a career-minded young professional the opportunity to join the team to support the delivery of strategic planning and design advice on multimodal transport, freight, public transport, cycling and pedestrian studies. The role will enable you to:
+ Work directly with and learn from senior members of staff.

+ Contribute to early phase transport advice and business cases delivering future infrastructure in Perth and across Australia.

+ Deliver on detailed transport planning assessment, supporting urban renewal projects and plans.

+ Integrate with our Infrastructure Sustainability team, learning how to embed sustainability and resilience principals into our transport planning projects.

+ Work alongside our dynamic GIS and digital teams to prepare accessible and reliable project outcomes.

The Infrastructure Advisory group, along with AECOM in general, will provide you with the tools and opportunity to connect with innovative teams and colleagues across our Australian and international offices, and the opportunity to work on influential projects throughout Australia and beyond.

As a dynamic member of our group you will be excited and motivated to support the delivery of inputs throughout the project lifecycle:
+ Opportunity identification and client liaison.

+ Industry event attendance and collaboration on industry event presentations.

+ Internal networking with our Young Professionals group.

+ Proposal writing.

+ Project management training.

+ Technical project inputs.

You will make the steps into AECOM management process with formal Project Management training, identify new business opportunities in future, in collaboration with the senior team and proactively keep abreast with industry developments. You will be passionate about identifying problems in our urban and rural environments, and determining viable, equitable, and ESG balanced transport solutions. You will embrace integration with digital platforms and contribute to developing innovations and communicating solutions to our clients.

We are seeking future leaders with an interest long-term growth in AECOM; an individual who is looking to develop their career - whether that be through people management, technical specialism, or project management - within a global organisation. Working on a wide range of technical projects or varying size and complexity, this role will give you the opportunity to develop and shape your career.

Minimum Requirements

+ A strong technical background with demonstrable experience in traffic, public transport, and/or active transport planning and analysis.

+ Experience in transportation planning for cities/ regions / corridors and across transport modes.

+ Experience in preparing and delivering robust analysis for business case inputs.

+ Experience in aiding with the bid process, winning and delivering Infrastructure projects to a high standard, within budget and on time.

+ Active with a professional body or industry forum applicable to your current position

+ An awareness of the role of transport modelling and traffic engineering in transport planning projects

+ A keen interest in delivering sustainable project outcomes with regard to the social, environmental, and economic impacts of development and transportation.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Approximately 6+ years relevant professional experience.

What We Offer

We will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed. You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion - a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients. We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business. We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career. When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts - planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers - leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let’s get started. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.