Associate Director - Transport Planning

Carrington West; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing consultancy in Birmingham is seeking an Associate Director - Transport Planner to lead a team and oversee the entire transport planning process. This role involves managing technical outputs, business development, and mentoring junior staff in a supportive environment. The ideal candidate will have strong team leadership skills and a solid understanding of UK transport planning policy. Benefits include a competitive salary, flexible working options, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Profit share and performance-related bonuses

Healthcare cash plan

Paid membership to professional bodies

Flexible working options

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven ability to manage technical teams and allocate resources effectively.
• Strong understanding of UK transport planning policy, procedures, and modelling software.
• Experience mentoring junior staff and promoting a positive team culture.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full transport planning process across a broad portfolio of development and infrastructure schemes.
• Lead business development activities and identify new service offerings.
• Monitor and manage project budgets, timelines, and deliverables.

Skills

Team leadership

Project management

Client engagement

Transport modelling tools

Communication skills

Education

Membership of a relevant professional institution (e.g. MCIHT)

Tools

AutoCAD

ARCADY

PICADY

LinSig

Job description

Associate Director - Transport Planner
Birmingham (Midlands Office)
Permanent | Flexible Working | Excellent Package
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented Associate Director - Transport Planner to join a growing and well-respected consultancy with offices across the UK. This is a key leadership role within their newly established Birmingham office, offering the chance to shape and lead a dynamic transport planning team delivering across public and private sector projects.
The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the full transport planning process across a broad portfolio of development and infrastructure schemes. This includes managing resources, ensuring the delivery of high-quality technical outputs, driving business development, and mentoring junior team members.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to take the next step in their career in a collaborative and supportive environment that genuinely invests in its people and promotes continuous professional development.

Key Responsibilities:
·Work closely with the senior management team to implement business strategies aligned with long-term growth objectives
·Lead business development activities and identify new service offerings or market opportunities
·Manage team resourcing and oversee workloads to ensure efficient delivery and prioritisation
·Monitor and manage project budgets, timelines, and deliverables
·Act as the key point of contact for clients, local authorities, and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle
·Ensure all technical outputs meet relevant UK standards and local guidance requirements
·Oversee the preparation and quality checking of transport assessments, statements, and technical reports
·Support and mentor junior team members through feedback, training, and development
·Collaborate with other regional teams and contribute to multi-disciplinary projects
·Promote innovation, efficiency, and best practices across the team
·Ensure compliance with relevant Health & Safety legislation and CDM Regulations

Requirements:
Essential:
·Strong team leadership and project management experience
·Proven ability to manage technical teams and allocate resources effectively
·Solid understanding of UK transport planning policy, procedures, and modelling software
·Confident client engagement and communication skills
·Ability to produce and review technical reports to a high standard
·Experience using transport modelling tools (e.g. ARCADY, PICADY, LinSig)
·Competent in AutoCAD for transport-related designs
·Experience mentoring junior staff and promoting a positive team culture
Desirable:
·Membership of a relevant professional institution (e.g. MCIHT)
·Valid UK driving licence

Benefits:
·Competitive salary, dependent on experience
·Profit share and performance-related bonuses
·Healthcare cash plan (including dental and optical)
·Paid membership to professional bodies
·Flexible working options
·Salary sacrifice car scheme
·Supportive team culture with regular social activities
·Career development and structured progression opportunities