Associate Director Transport Planning Job London England UK,Engineering

Location: Greater London

Our client, a global leader in sustainability solutions, is currently seeking an experienced Associate Director Transport Planning professional to join their well-regarded Transport & Mobility Planning team based in London. This permanent role focuses on leading high-profile transport planning and development planning projects within the highways sector. The position offers a significant opportunity for professional growth in a collaborative, people-first culture.

Key Responsibilities:

Leading transport planning projects, from site promotion to planning submission and post-consent support
Managing complex transport planning tasks including Transport Statements, Transport Assessments, Travel Plans, and Delivery & Servicing Plans
Client management, securing work, negotiating fee proposals, and maintaining strong client relationships
Team leadership and mentoring, supporting junior and senior colleagues to develop technical and commercial skills
Executing technical delivery using modelling packages and appraisal techniques to support planning applications and development strategies
Collaborating across disciplines with planning, engineering, environmental, and design teams to provide integrated solutions
Identifying business development opportunities to expand transport planning services and contribute to strategic growth

Job Requirements:

Significant experience in transport planning with a strong understanding of planning and transport policy
Proficiency in preparing Transport Statements, Transport Assessments, and related documents
Knowledge of priority junction modelling (Junctions 11) and experience with LINSIG
Understanding of micro-simulation and strategic modelling principles
Familiarity with design standards (DMRB, MfS) and their application
Experience in developing access, parking, and sustainable transport strategies
Ability to prepare fee proposals and secure independent work
Knowledge of S106, S278, and Traffic Regulation Orders
Strong project management skills and the ability to manage complex workloads
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Capability to work independently and effectively use initiative

Benefits:

Competitive salary with a discretionary bonus
Company pension
Private medical insurance
Life, income, and travel insurance
Salary sacrifice car lease and cycle-to-work schemes

Work-life Balance:

Flexible, hybrid, and agile working arrangements
25 days' annual leave plus flexible public holidays
Options to buy or sell leave
Core working hours
Cross-border remote working and sabbatical opportunities

Family and Wellbeing Support:

Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
Specialist support for mental health, stress, and menopause