Associate Director Transport Planning

Our client is a global leader in sustainability solutions, partnering with organisations to help make sustainability happen within a collaborative, people-first culture.
 
Due to continued growth, our client is seeking an experienced Transport Planning professional to join its established Transport & Mobility Planning team at Associate Director level, delivering high-profile transport planning and development planning projects.
Based in the London office, you will primarily focus on leading complex transport planning projects, while also gaining exposure to client management, team leadership, business development and multi-disciplinary collaboration. You will work across a diverse range of sectors including residential, retail, logistics, infrastructure and major renewables.

The Role
You will lead the delivery of transport planning projects from early site promotion through to planning submission and post-consent support, working closely with clients and multidisciplinary teams. Responsibilities will include:

· Providing project and technical leadership, managing complex transport planning projects including Transport Statements, Transport Assessments, Travel Plans and Delivery & Servicing Plans.

· Supporting client management activities, securing work, preparing and negotiating fee proposals, and maintaining strong client relationships.

· Leading and mentoring colleagues, helping to develop technical and commercial capabilities across the team.

· Delivering technical work using modelling packages and recognised appraisal techniques to support planning applications and development strategies.

· Collaborating with planning, engineering, environmental and design teams to provide integrated solutions.

· Identifying opportunities to expand transport planning services and contributing to the strategic growth of the business.
 
You will manage multiple projects simultaneously, providing clear and confident advice to clients, co-consultants, decision-makers and stakeholders.
 
Rewards & Benefits
Our client's collaborative culture provides a supportive environment for professional development. Through a structured career framework, regular performance reviews and support towards chartership, professional qualifications and licences, you will have excellent opportunities for long-term career progression.
The benefits package includes:

· Competitive salary with discretionary bonus

· Company pension

· Private medical insurance

· Life, income and travel insurance

· Salary sacrifice car lease and cycle-to-work schemes
 
To support a healthy work-life balance, our client also offers:

· Flexible, hybrid and agile working arrangements

· 25 days' annual leave plus flexible public holidays

· Buy and sell holiday options

· Cross-border remote working and sabbatical opportunities
Family life and wellbeing are a priority. You will have access to enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, an Employee Assistance Programme, and specialist support for mental health, stress and menopause, ensuring support both professionally and personally.
 
About You
You will bring:

· Significant experience as a Transport Planner, with a strong understanding of planning and transport policy.

· Experience preparing Transport Statements, Transport Assessments and associated documents.

· Knowledge of priority junction modelling using Junctions 11.

· Experience using LINSIG and interpreting outputs.

· An understanding of micro-simulation and strategic modelling principles.

· Knowledge of design standards including DMRB and Manual for Streets, and their practical application.

· Experience developing access, parking and sustainable transport strategies.

· Experience preparing fee proposals and independently winning work.

· Knowledge of Section 106 agreements, Section 278 agreements and Traffic Regulation Orders.

· Strong project management skills and the ability to manage complex workloads.

· Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.

· The ability to work independently and use initiative effectively.
 
If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the salary, location or seniority does not…