Associate Director (Transport Planner)

Overview

In this role you will lead complex transport planning assignments within a multidisciplinary planning and development consultancy. You will guide project teams to deliver statutory and non-statutory transport outputs for development schemes, shaping planning strategies and infrastructure studies. You’ll work closely with clients and stakeholders to translate transport issues into clear, actionable recommendations. The opportunity combines senior leadership, technical transport modelling, and cross-functional collaboration to help shape strategic development outcomes.

Pay / Benefits

• Pension scheme
• Life insurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Enhanced maternity scheme
• BUPA private healthcare

Responsibilities

• Undertake site assessments and support land promotion work
• Prepare transport statements, transport assessments, and technical reports
• Develop travel plans and sustainable mobility strategies
• Carry out junction and network modelling
• Support development planning and infrastructure studies
• Analyse transport data, produce forecasts, and prepare clear reporting outputs
• Engage with clients, stakeholders, and multidisciplinary teams

Key requirements

• Minimum 8 years’ experience in transport planning or related field
• Chartered member of CIHT, CILT, or TPS
• Proven track record in delivering development planning and infrastructure-related projects

• Strong client relationships
• Stakeholder engagement
• Collaborative with multidisciplinary teams
• Transport modelling
• ARCADY
• PICADY

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