Associate

i-Transport LLP; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Discretionary bonus scheme

Private medical insurance

Life assurance and critical illness cover

Professional development support

Job summary

i-Transport LLP in Greater London is looking for an Associate Transport Planner to lead high-profile projects and strengthen client relationships. This role requires significant experience and technical expertise in transport planning, managing project teams, and providing strategic advice aligned with client objectives.

The position offers 25 days of holiday, a discretionary bonus scheme, and a hybrid working environment, supporting your career development in a diverse workplace.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in development related transport planning.
• Strong technical expertise in modelling, analysis, and highway design.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects and teams.

Responsibilities

• Leading and managing multiple complex transport planning projects.
• Providing oversight and approval of key technical deliverables.
• Acting as a senior client contact in stakeholder meetings.

Skills

Development related transport planning

Technical expertise in modelling

Highway design

Project management

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Commercial awareness

Education

Chartered status with a relevant professional body

Job description

Join iTransport as an Associate and lead high profile transport planning projects, shaping strategy, building client relationships, and driving impactful solutions across the UK.

At iTransport, we’re proud to be one of the UK’s largest independent transport planning consultancies, with offices across Basingstoke, Solent, London, Leeds, Manchester and Bristol.

We help our clients navigate complex transport challenges with practical, innovative solutions while creating a collaborative and supportive environment where our people can grow and succeed.

We’re now looking for an Associate Transport Planner to take a key leadership role within the practice, delivering high quality projects, strengthening client relationships, and contributing to our continued growth.

The role

As an Associate, you will lead the delivery of complex and high profile transport planning projects, providing expert technical direction and strategic insight. You’ll play a central role in managing client relationships, guiding teams, and helping shape the direction of both projects and the wider practice.

This is a career step for an experienced professional ready to broaden their influence—combining technical leadership, team development, and commercial contribution.

What you'll be doing

• Leading and managing multiple complex transport planning projects
• Providing oversight and approval of key technical deliverables
• Applying advanced modelling and analysis to inform strategic decisions
• Acting as a senior client contact and representing the consultancy in stakeholder meetings and negotiations
• Managing and developing project teams, ensuring quality and consistency across outputs
• Providing strategic advice aligned with planning policy, sustainability, and client objectives
• Supporting business development through client engagement, proposals, and identifying new opportunities
• Mentoring and developing colleagues across the practice

About you

You’ll be an experienced transport planner with a strong technical background and the confidence to lead projects, people, and client relationships.

You will bring:

• Significant experience in development related transport planning
• Strong technical expertise in modelling, analysis, and highway design
• Proven ability to manage complex projects and teams
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Commercial awareness and a proactive approach to developing client relationships
• Chartered status (or working towards it) with a relevant professional body

Experience on high profile projects and involvement in business development would be advantageous.

We offer a flexible and supportive working environment where you can make a real impact while continuing to develop your career.

Our benefits include:

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing with service)
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance and critical illness cover
• Professional development support and paid subscriptions
• Hybrid and flexible working

Our Culture

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We encourage collaboration, development, and the opportunity to shape your career within a growing and ambitious partnership.

Join a team where your work shapes real schemes and real places.

Structured training, early responsibility and the chance to work on live schemes from day one.