Associate Director - Transport Planning

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

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy in London is seeking an Associate Director - Transport Planning. The role involves generating new business, managing a team, and advising clients on transport planning for land developments. The ideal candidate should possess strong communication and management skills, and be familiar with the transport planning sector. Competitive salary and hybrid work options provided.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Collaboration with industry experts

Employee wellbeing prioritization

Qualifications

• Experience in transport planning sector required.
• Ability to generate new business from client base.
• Experience in recruiting and developing teams.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for generating new business.
• Provide expert transport planning advice.
• Support land use development projects.

Skills

Excellent client contacts

First-class communication

Leadership skills

Management skills

Financial acumen

Job description

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Associate Director - Transport Planning, London

Client: RPS Group

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: b46eb89ca382

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Posted: 12.08.2025

Expiry Date: 26.09.2025

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 rapid communication. Working with some of the brightest minds in the industry, we’ll need your input.

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 their land use development projects.

You’ll have autonomy with full support from the wider Transport Team to build the business, which supports developers, housebuilders, and infrastructure providers.

Who we’re looking for:

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

What’s in it for you?

Our people are our success. We need people who share our passion for solving important problems. Our flat structure promotes collaboration and quick communication. We work with some of the brightest minds in the industry, and your input will be valued.

We understand the importance of flexible working; hybrid working is standard, and we’re happy to discuss flexible arrangements.

We value diverse ideas, perspectives, and thinking styles. We believe a mix of experiences and skills fosters innovation. We respect and recognize everyone’s contributions. You’ll join a diverse community and a company that prioritizes employee wellbeing.

What happens next?

The Talent Acquisition Team will contact you regarding your application. 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.

On 24 January 2023, RPS became a Tetra Tech company, a global leader with 28,000 employees in over 550 offices worldwide. Tetra Tech offers leading development and project opportunities to help solve complex global problems.

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Permanent

Annual Salary: £60,000 - £75,000

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