Evaluation and Benefits Management Technical Specialist (Associate/Technical Director - Transport Planning)

Overview

In this role, you lead technical delivery and strategic growth for evaluation and benefits management within AECOM’s Transportation team. You’ll engage clients, shape project direction, and mentor a multidisciplinary team to deliver robust assessment methods and high-value outcomes. The role blends leadership, business development, and technical excellence to expand the portfolio across the UK. You’ll work with cross-functional teams to translate complex data into impactful transport insights and ensure client goals are met.

Pay / Benefits

• hybrid working model
• career development opportunities
• AECOM University
• volunteering days
• well-being programs
• flexible working arrangements

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership to develop and execute growth initiatives in evaluation and benefits management
• Manage client and stakeholder relationships, representing AECOM at meetings and events
• Oversee complex evaluation projects, guiding teams to deliver high-quality, value-driven outcomes
• Contribute to business development by identifying new opportunities and supporting bids/proposals
• Foster team development through mentoring, recruitment support, and culture of collaboration and continuous improvement
• Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams on projects to maximize impact and value
• Promote innovation and adoption of robust evaluation methodologies (e.g., Magenta Book)
• Support delivery excellence and ensure projects meet regulatory and client requirements

Key requirements

• Extensive experience in the evaluation field
• Higher degree in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, or related field
• Chartered Status or membership in CIHT, TPS, or UK Evaluation Society
• Experience applying mixed methods in evaluation
• Expertise in theory-based and experimental/quasi-experimental evaluation design for transport projects
• Proven track record in design and implementation of Benefits Management
• Strong analytical capabilities (data handling, statistics, economics, social value)
• Proven leadership and mentoring abilities with team management experience
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage complex projects and deliver results
• Knowledge of UK transport planning principles, policies, and regulations
• Understanding of how AI platforms can assist in evaluation and benefits management
• leadership
• collaboration
• communication
• evaluation methodologies
• mixed-methods analysis
• theory-based evaluation design

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