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