Associate Director - Transport Planning

RPS Group; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm is seeking an experienced Associate Director - Transport Planning in Cardiff. The role involves generating business, leading a team, and providing expert advice on land use development projects. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication and leadership skills, alongside a proven track record in transport planning. Competitive salary and hybrid working arrangements offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in transport planning.
• Ability to meet P&L targets.
• Skills in recruiting and developing teams.

Responsibilities

• Generate new business from client base.
• Provide expert transport planning advice.
• Support developers and infrastructure providers.

Skills

Excellent client contacts

First-class communication

Leadership skills

Financial acumen

Job description

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Associate Director - Transport Planning, Cardiff

Client: RPS Group

Location: Cardiff, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 76c945883425

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Posted: 12.08.2025

Job Description:

Associate Director - Transport Planning

We are searching for an experienced Associate Director - Transport Planning at our Birmingham - Newhall Street facility.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

RPS is looking for an Associate Director to join the UK Transport Planning Team. The key driver in this role is to identify new opportunities to build on our client base and contribute to RPS’ growth and success. We bring our transport planning expertise to all forms of property and infrastructure development, covering energy generation, residential, commercial, sporting, leisure, health, and educational land uses.

We’re RPS, and our people are our success. We need people who share our passion for solving important problems. Our flat structure fosters greater collaboration and quick communication, working alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry.

What you’ll be doing

You will be responsible for generating new business from your client base, recruiting and developing your team, and providing clients with expert transport planning advice to ensure the success of land use development projects.

You will have autonomy, with full support from the wider Transport Team, to build the business supporting developers, housebuilders, and infrastructure providers.

Who we’re looking for

With experience in this sector, you’ll be familiar with what we’re seeking. We want a highly skilled and experienced transport planner, with excellent client contacts, first-class communication, leadership, management skills, and the financial acumen to meet P&L targets.

What’s in it for you?

Our people are our success. We value diverse ideas, perspectives, and styles of thinking. We need a mix of experiences and skills to develop innovative ideas. We respect and recognize the contributions of everyone. You’ll be part of a diverse community and a company that prioritizes wellbeing.

We support flexible, hybrid working arrangements and encourage work-life balance.

What happens next?

The Talent Acquisition Team will contact you to inform you of your application outcome. If progressed, you will speak with Lindsay Dirago, the Talent Acquisition Lead for the Planning Division, followed by an interview with the Operational Director of the UK Transport Planning Team.

As of 24 January 2023, RPS became a Tetra Tech company. Tetra Tech is a leading global provider of consulting and engineering services, with 28,000 employees across more than 550 offices in over 120 countries. We offer our employees market-leading development and project opportunities to solve complex problems.

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Position: Permanent

Annual Salary: 60,000.00 - 75,000.00

Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.