Associate Director Transport Planner

Aldwych Consulting Ltd; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Flexible working

Director progression

High-profile projects

Mentoring & PD

Collaborative culture

Enhanced benefits

Leeds team growth

Job summary

Aldwych Consulting Ltd in Leeds is seeking an Associate Director for Transport Planning to lead a diverse portfolio of development planning projects across residential, commercial, logistics and mixed-use sectors. You will mentor junior staff, manage client relationships and contribute to business development while guiding the Leeds office.

The role offers hybrid working, a competitive salary with bonus and a comprehensive benefits package, and a clear progression route toward Director level as

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in transport planning consultancy.
• Strong development planning experience across sectors.
• Excellent technical report writing and project management skills.
• Proven ability to manage client relationships and deliver commercial outcomes.
• Experience leading teams and developing junior professionals.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Relevant degree in Transport Planning, Geography, Civil Engineering or related field.
• Chartered status (CIHT, TPS, ICE or equivalent) desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee transport planning projects from inception to completion.
• Prepare and review Transport Assessments, Transport Statements and Travel Plans.
• Provide strategic transport advice to private and public sector clients.
• Develop and maintain client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor.
• Manage project budgets, resources and programme delivery.
• Mentor junior and intermediate team members.
• Attend client meetings, public consultations and stakeholder engagements.
• Contribute to business development, networking and winning new work.
• Collaborate with colleagues across disciplines and regional offices.

Skills

Transport planning consultancy

Development planning

Technical report writing

Project management

Client relationship management

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Chartered status (desirable)

Education

Transport Planning / Geography / Civil Engineering degree

Job description

Leeds | Hybrid Working

Competitive Salary + Bonus + Comprehensive Benefits Package

Associate Director - Transport Planning

As Associate Director, you'll lead the delivery of a diverse range of development planning projects across residential, commercial, logistics, mixed-use, education and strategic land sectors. You'll work closely with clients, local authorities and multidisciplinary teams, providing expert transport planning advice while supporting the development and growth of the Leeds office. Alongside managing key client relationships and project delivery, you'll have the opportunity to mentor and develop junior staff, contribute to business development initiatives and play an active role in shaping the direction of the team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee transport planning projects from inception through to completion
• Manage the preparation and review of Transport Assessments, Transport Statements and Travel Plans
• Provide strategic transport advice to a broad range of private and public sector clients
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor
• Manage project budgets, resources and programme delivery
• Support and mentor junior and intermediate members of the team
• Attend client meetings, public consultations and stakeholder engagements
• Contribute to business development, networking and winning new work
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across multiple disciplines and regional offices

About You

• Extensive experience within transport planning consultancy
• Strong development planning experience across a range of sectors
• Excellent technical report writing and project management skills
• Proven ability to manage client relationships and deliver commercial outcomes
• Experience leading teams and developing junior professionals
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Relevant degree qualification in Transport Planning, Geography, Civil Engineering or a related discipline
• Chartered status (CIHT, TPS, ICE or equivalent) desirable but not essential

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary and performance-related bonus
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Clear progression route towards Director level
• Exposure to a wide-ranging and high-profile project portfolio
• Ongoing professional development and mentoring support
• Collaborative and supportive company culture
• Enhanced benefits package
• Opportunity to play a key role in the growth of a successful Leeds-based team

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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