Associate Partner Transport Planner

Overview

In this role, you will oversee large, complex transport planning projects and guide multiple workstreams to deliver high-quality outcomes. You will act as a trusted advisor to clients, mentor teams, and contribute to strategic growth and the firm’s reputation. The position involves steering project risk, supporting business development, and promoting best practices within a collaborative culture. You will engage with stakeholders, potentially serve as an Expert Witness, and help shape practice improvement and sector impact.

Pay / Benefits

• 25 days holiday + Bank holidays (increasing to 30 days with long service)
• 5% employer pension contributions (increasing to 15% with long service)
• Discretionary Bonus Scheme
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Payment of 2 x professional subscriptions
• Private Medical Insurance

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage large, multi-workstream transport projects with quality delivery across technical, financial, and operational aspects
• Act as a strategic advisor to clients and stakeholders on transport planning matters
• Negotiate with multiple parties to resolve complex issues and achieve successful outcomes
• Identify, assess, and manage project risks to protect delivery standards
• Provide troubleshooting and guidance within the team across project work
• Support or act as Expert Witness for technical matters when required (optional)
• Contribute to organisational development through practice improvement and operational groups
• Promote the profession through webinars, seminars, and industry activities
• Contribute to business growth through work-winning and maintaining a strong client base
• Oversee commercial aspects including WIP, budgets, and aged debt management
• Participate in strategic initiatives to enhance practice reputation and service delivery
• Mentor and develop senior and junior staff across projects

Key requirements

• Extensive development-related transport planning experience with a track record of leading large projects
• Chartered membership of CIHT, TPS, or CILT
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, resources, and budgets
• Excellent problem-solving and cross-team guidance abilities
• Strong client relationship management and advisory capabilities to senior clients
• Strong negotiation skills for multi-party coordination
• Commercial awareness with experience in business development and practice growth
• Leadership and interpersonal skills with mentoring experience
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for technical advice

• leadership
• interpersonal skills
• communication
• transport planning
• project management
• stakeholder engagement

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