Associate​/Technical Director - Transport Planning

Position: Associate / Technical Director - Transport Planning
An exciting opportunity has arisen to meet the growing portfolio of transport planning projects within one of the UK’s leading independent consultancies. Our client is a specialist design practice with an integrated approach supporting their clients on projects from conception, through consent and during construction. They are looking for an Associate/Technical Director to join & lead their London office. You’ll be joining a consultancy who provide full Transport Planning services from inception and feasibility through to planning, post-permission, and detailed design.

Working with everyone from developers to local planning authorities, they span the public and private sectors. Their projects range in scale from single-unit developments through to large-scale town centre regeneration and urban extensions. Their work includes Transport Assessments, Transport Planning, Travel Planning, Accessibility Planning, Transport Modelling, and Safety Audits.

What’s on offer

Hybrid / Flexible working

Car allowance

Bonus scheme

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Salary sacrifice schemes including: dental, optical etc.

The role Leading business development efforts and proposal development

Managing key client relationships

Providing guidance and work to team members across various disciplines

Mentoring and coaching junior engineers

Supporting sector and client leads with strategic initiatives

What you need to succeed

You will have proven experience working in a Transport Planning consultancy and be comfortable presenting ideas and project work to Clients You will be a Chartered Transport Planning Professional or Chartered Engineer certified by the Engineering Council You will have strong practical knowledge of Linsig, Junctions 9 and preferably experience of using TRACC/similar

You will have a strong understanding of relevant local and national policy and guidance.

Organised and methodical with particular attention to detail

The ability to prioritise tasks and work to tight deadlines under pressure

Have a pragmatic approach and possess strong problem-solving techniques

Strong business development skills with the ability to win work and maintain client relationships

Experience managing multidisciplinary teams in consultancy or contracting environments

Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Membership with ICE or similar professional body

Full, valid UK driving licence

Experience in procurement and technical specification writing