Associate Director - Transport Planning

70000 - 85000 per annum

London, England

Permanent

Our client is seeking an ambitious Associate Director - Transport Planning to join its highways and transport team on a permanent basis. Based in London or Southampton, the role involves leading transport planning, active travel and infrastructure projects while supporting business development and delivering high-quality solutions for public and private sector clients across London and the South of England.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead transport planning inputs for local, regional and nationally significant infrastructure and development projects

Manage project delivery, quality, programme, budgets and financial performance

Generate new business opportunities and develop relationships with public and private sector clients

Oversee the preparation and delivery of transport studies, assessments and planning submissions

Provide client-facing project and design management, including progress reporting and attendance at meetings

Instruct, supervise and review work completed by internal teams and external sub-consultants

Support the delivery of projects for property, government, defence and energy sector clients

Provide leadership, mentoring and technical guidance to colleagues within the transport planning team

Job Requirements:

Significant experience in transport planning and the delivery of transport studies or schemes

Experience working on development projects and major National Highways or county council-led projects

Strong understanding of national planning procedures and transport planning standards

Experience in project management, commercial management and client relationship development

Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and coordinate transport planning inputs effectively

Strong business development skills, supported by an established professional network

Degree or Master's qualification in a relevant subject, such as civil engineering or transport planning

Chartered status or membership of a relevant professional body, such as CILT, ICE or CIHT, is desirable

Benefits:

Opportunity to lead high-profile highways, transport planning and infrastructure projects

Permanent position within a collaborative and multidisciplinary transport team Professional development, mentoring and opportunities to support business growth

Exposure to public and private sector projects across a range of industries

Supportive working environment with reasonable adjustments available throughout the recruitment process and employment

If you are an experienced transport planning professional ready to take the next step in your highways career, apply now to join our client's London or Southampton-based team.