Associate Consultant - Urban Advisory
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At AECOM, we're delivering a better world.
Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.
We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.
There has never been a better time to be at AECOM.
With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand.
We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.
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Job Description
AECOM are currently seeking an experienced Associate Consultant – Urban Advisory.
The successful candidate is responsible for leading project delivery, driving innovation, and ensuring high-quality outcomes across urban advisory projects.
This role combines hands-on planning, design and technical leadership with strategic thinking, team coordination, and client engagement.
The Associate Consultant contributes to the development of methodologies, standards, and workflows that align with market and client needs, while mentoring junior staff and supporting business development efforts.
Responsibilities
- Take ownership of project delivery by leading workflows, coordinating multidisciplinary inputs, and ensuring outputs meet high standards of quality and client satisfaction.
- Capable of managing multiple projects concurrently, maintaining clarity, consistency, and momentum across all stages of delivery.
- Lead the development of urban strategies, masterplans, policy frameworks, and feasibility studies for cities, districts, and major developments.
- Shape long-term visions for urban transformation programs, aligning with national agendas, economic diversification goals, and sustainability frameworks.
- Advise clients on land-use optimization, development positioning, and strategic trade-offs to maximize social, environmental, and economic value.
- Develop robust analytical models for population, employment, land demand, and infrastructure needs.
- Lead scenario planning, risk analysis, and resilience strategies to support future-proofed urban decision-making.
- Oversee complex, multi-disciplinary projects from concept to delivery, ensuring quality, timeliness, and client satisfaction.
- Produce and review analytical outputs such as market assessments, socio-economic studies, business cases, and development projections.
- Build, maintain, and grow key client relationships across government, urban development authorities, and major private-sector developers.
Qualifications
- A minimum of 10 years post-undergraduate experience.
- Bachelors degree in the relevant discipline field. Masters degree preferred. Working towards professional membership in Urban Design or Architecture e.g.
- Experience within urban / masterplanning, economics, policy, and development strategy is required for the role.
About AECOM
AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.
AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world.
As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings.
Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management.
AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025.
Learn more at aecom.com.
What makes AECOM a great place to work
You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions.
Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future.
With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact.
Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned.
Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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