Associate / Technical Director - Transport Planning
Location: London, Bristol, Leeds (Hybrid Working)
Type: Full Time, Permanent
Looking to take the next step in your transport planning career and move into a senior leadership position?
An opportunity has arisen for an Associate / Technical Director Transport Planner to join a well-established, multi-disciplinary consultancy delivering complex transport planning solutions across the UK. This role is suited to a senior consultant who combines strong technical expertise with client leadership, commercial awareness and team development.
The Role
You will be responsible for leading the delivery of transport planning commissions across a range of sectors, managing key client relationships and contributing to the strategic growth of the transport planning function.
The role includes overseeing Transport Assessments and Transport Statements, applying recognised transport appraisal techniques, managing modelling inputs and ensuring high technical standards. You will also mentor and develop colleagues, manage project finances and support work-winning activity.
Key responsibilities include:
Managing and developing client relationships
Preparing and negotiating fee proposals
Leading transport planning projects from inception to delivery
Managing budgets, programmes and resources
Providing technical leadership and quality assurance
Mentoring and developing team members
Keeping up to date with policy, guidance and best practice
Adding value through pragmatic, commercially focused solutions
About You
You will be a highly experienced transport planner, ideally from a consultancy background, confident operating at Associate or Technical Director level.
You should demonstrate:
A relevant degree qualification
Significant experience delivering Transport Assessments and Transport Statements
Strong capability with PICADY and ARCADY (Junctions 9)
Experience using or interpreting LINSIG outputs
Understanding of micro-simulation and strategic modelling principles
Strong knowledge of DMRB and Manual for Streets
Experience with access, parking and sustainable transport strategies
Knowledge of S106 agreements, S278 agreements and Traffic Regulation Orders
Excellent communication, leadership and client-facing skills
What's On Offer
Competitive salary with comprehensive benefits package
25 days annual leave (increasing with service)
Private medical cover, pension scheme, life assurance and income protection
Hybrid working arrangements
Professional membership subscriptions paid
Structured career development, mentoring and leadership opportunities
Supportive, collaborative culture with regular team and social events
07787 736 270
Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
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