Associate Director Transport Planner

Overview

As Associate Director in our Leeds office, you will steer a diverse portfolio of transport planning projects, mentoring staff and shaping the growth of the team. You’ll advise clients and authorities, manage budgets and programme delivery, and lead business development efforts. This is a collaborative, forward-looking role with a clear path to director-level leadership. You’ll work across sectors to deliver high-impact, strategic transport solutions and help expand the Leeds practice.

Pay / Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Performance-related bonus
• Flexible and hybrid working
• Ongoing professional development and mentoring
• Collaborative and supportive culture
• Enhanced benefits package

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee transport planning projects from inception to completion
• Manage preparation and review of Transport Assessments, Transport Statements and Travel Plans
• Provide strategic transport advice to private and public sector clients
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships as a trusted advisor
• Manage project budgets, resources and programme delivery
• Support and mentor junior and intermediate team members
• Attend client meetings, public consultations and stakeholder engagements
• Contribute to business development, networking and winning new work
• Collaborate with colleagues across multiple disciplines and regional offices

Key requirements

• Extensive experience in transport planning consultancy
• Strong development planning experience across multiple sectors
• Excellent technical report writing and project management skills
• Proven ability to manage client relationships and deliver commercial outcomes
• Experience leading teams and developing junior professionals
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Relevant degree qualification in Transport Planning, Geography, Civil Engineering or a related discipline
• Chartered status (CIHT, TPS, ICE or equivalent) desirable but not essential

• Leadership and people development
• Stakeholder management
• Clear communication
• Transport planning methodologies
• Preparation of Transport Assessments, Transport Statements and Travel Plans
• Project management systems and delivery

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