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 offerHybrid / Flexible workingCar allowanceBonus schemePrivate medical insuranceLife assuranceSalary sacrifice schemes including: dental, optical etc.The roleLeading business development efforts and proposal developmentManaging key client relationshipsProviding guidance and work to team members across various disciplinesMentoring and coaching junior engineersSupporting sector and client leads with strategic initiativesWhat you need to succeedYou will have proven experience working in a Transport Planning consultancy and be comfortable presenting ideas and project work to ClientsYou will be a Chartered Transport Planning Professional or Chartered Engineer certified by the Engineering CouncilYou will have strong practical knowledge of Linsig, Junctions 9 and preferably experience of using TRACC/similarYou will have a strong understanding of relevant local and national policy and guidance.Organised and methodical with particular attention to detailThe ability to prioritise tasks and work to tight deadlines under pressureHave a pragmatic approach and possess strong problem-solving techniquesStrong business development skills with the ability to win work and maintain client relationshipsExperience managing multidisciplinary teams in consultancy or contracting environmentsMaster’s degree in Civil Engineering or related fieldMembership with ICE or similar professional bodyFull, valid UK driving licenceExperience in procurement and technical specification writing