Associate/Associate Director Transport Planning

Associate/Associate Director Transport Planner - Leadership Opportunity
Are you an experienced and ambitious Transport Planner ready to take the next step in your career? We are looking for a dynamic and highly skilled Associate or Associate Director Transport Planner with over 7-8 years of experience to join a thriving and expanding transport planning team in London. This is a fantastic opportunity for a seasoned professional to take on a key leadership role, manage high-profile projects, and build strong client relationships.

About the Role
As an Associate or Associate Director Transport Planner, you will play a pivotal role in the management and delivery of large, complex projects. You'll be responsible for driving the strategic growth of the team, overseeing client relationships, and providing technical leadership on a diverse range of transport planning projects. Your role will involve leading teams, managing project budgets, and representing the company in high-level client meetings. This role offers you the chance to significantly impact the direction of the business while mentoring and developing the next generation of transport planners.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Leadership: Lead and manage large-scale transport planning projects, ensuring high-quality delivery within budget and time constraints.
2. Client Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, local authorities, and stakeholders, acting as the key point of contact for transport planning matters.
3. Strategic Direction: Help shape the strategic direction of the transport planning team and drive business development efforts, identifying new opportunities and expanding the client base.
4. Mentorship: Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior team members, supporting their development and ensuring the continued growth of the team.
5. Multi-disciplinary Collaboration: Work closely with other departments and external consultants to deliver integrated transport and infrastructure solutions across various sectors, including residential, commercial, and public infrastructure.
6. Compliance: Oversee the preparation of transport assessments, feasibility studies, and planning reports, ensuring that all work adheres to regulatory standards and planning requirements.
7. Innovative Solutions: Bring fresh, innovative ideas to transport planning challenges, incorporating the latest industry trends and design techniques to deliver optimal solutions.

What We're Looking For
We are seeking a driven professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has a passion for transport planning. As a senior member of the team, you'll need excellent communication skills, the ability to manage client relationships, and strong leadership qualities.

Essential Requirements:

1. Experience: Minimum of 7-8 years as a Transport Planner, with experience managing large-scale projects in either the public or private sector.
2. Client-Facing: Proven experience in managing client relationships and leading client meetings at a senior level.
3. Software Proficiency: Proficient in using transport planning software, such as TEMPro, ARCADY, PICADY, LinSig, TRICS, and Excel.
4. Education: A Master's degree in Transport Planning or a related field is desirable.
5. Professional Membership: Membership in a relevant professional body (e.g., CIHT, CILT) is highly desirable.
6. Driving Licence: A full, clean driving licence is required.

Why Join Us?
This role offers a unique opportunity for career growth, with the potential to shape and lead the transport planning discipline within a forward-thinking consultancy. You'll have the opportunity to work on exciting, high-impact projects while playing a key role in the future direction of the team.

In return, you'll receive:

1. Competitive Salary: Reflecting your senior experience and leadership responsibilities.
2. Bonus Scheme: Performance-based bonuses that reward your contributions to the success of the team and business.
3. Pension: Company pension scheme to help secure your future.
4. Health & Wellbeing: Professional gym membership and employee wellbeing support.
5. On-site Benefits: Complimentary breakfast and refreshments at the office.
6. Additional Benefits: Cycle-to-work and tech-scheme to support your commuting and technology needs.
7. Annual Leave: 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, with opportunities to purchase additional leave.
8. Life Assurance: Providing financial security for you and your family.
9. Professional Development: Ongoing training, mentoring, and support to help you achieve your career goals, including the potential for advancement to Director-level roles.

Why This Role?

• Diverse and High-Profile Projects: Work on high-impact projects across a wide range of sectors including commercial, residential, and public infrastructure, influencing real-world outcomes.
• Collaborative Culture: Join a supportive and innovative team that values collaboration, creativity, and fresh ideas.
• Strategic Role: Play a crucial role in shaping the future growth and direction of the transport planning discipline, with the chance to make your mark on the industry.
• Growth Opportunities: With the team expanding rapidly, this is an exceptional opportunity to advance your career in a leadership position and develop new business streams.