Associate Director – Transport Planning

BWB Consulting Ltd; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5% pension match

Life assurance

Long-service recognition

Job summary

BWB Consulting Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking an Associate Director in Transport Planning who blends technical expertise with business growth. You will lead complex transport planning and multidisciplinary projects, from proposals through planning and condition discharge, while building lasting client relationships.

As a senior member of the Transport & Accessibility team, you will drive strategic leadership on large DCOs, contribute to examinations and expert witness work, and help grow

Qualifications

• Experience leading and coordinating diverse transport, accessibility and multidisciplinary projects.
• Experience with DCOs, examinations and expert witness work.
• Ability to translate client requirements into practical strategies and outcomes.
• Collaborative leadership and ability to shape the team’s direction.

Responsibilities

• Lead transport planning and multidisciplinary projects from proposal to delivery.
• Coordinate delivery, set direction and ensure advice aligns with client ambitions.
• Provide strategic leadership on large projects including DCOs.
• Develop trusted client relationships and identify growth opportunities.
• Oversee high-quality technical outputs and align with client requirements.

Skills

Transport planning

Project leadership

Client relationship

Technical expertise

Strategic thinking

Job description

At BWB Consulting, we’re more than engineers – we’re trusted partners, innovators, and problem-solvers. Recognised as ACE Best Large Consultancy of the Year 2022 and proudly accredited with Investors in People and Investors in Wellbeing, our award-winning culture is built on excellence, collaboration, and sustainability. We push boundaries to deliver exceptional results for our clients – and create meaningful impact for the communities we serve.

Lead complex projects. Build lasting client relationships. Shape the future of our Transport & Accessibility team.

At BWB, we’re looking for an Associate Director in Transport Planning who combines technical expertise with the ambition to grow client relationships and help shape our future pipeline.

This is an opportunity to take a strategic lead on major projects, including Development Consent Orders (DCOs), and bring your expertise to examinations and expert witness work. As a key member of our Transport & Accessibility senior team, you’ll help grow and diversify our portfolio, turning opportunities into successful projects and long-term partnerships.

Your role

You’ll lead transport planning and multidisciplinary projects from the initial proposal through planning, the discharge of conditions and beyond. Working closely with clients and colleagues, you’ll set a clear direction, coordinate delivery and ensure our advice responds to each project’s challenges and ambitions.

You'll Also

• Provide strategic leadership on large, complex projects, including DCOs and associated examinations.
• Contribute to expert witness work, bringing clear, robust technical evidence and sound professional judgement.
• Build and develop trusted client relationships, understanding their priorities and identifying opportunities to support them.
• Oversee high-quality technical outputs, keeping delivery aligned with client requirements.
• Help strengthen our existing portfolio and develop new markets and opportunities alongside the senior team.

What you’ll bring

You’ll be an experienced transport planning professional with a proven record of leading and coordinating a diverse range of transport, accessibility and multidisciplinary projects.

We're Looking For

• Experience of taking projects from proposal stage through the planning process and into delivery.
• Experience of DCOs, examinations and expert witness work.
• Strong technical expertise and a track record of delivering clear, high-quality outputs.
• The ability to translate client requirements into practical strategies and successful project outcomes.
• Confidence in building client relationships, developing opportunities and contributing to business growth.
• A collaborative leadership approach and the drive to help shape the team’s direction.
• Inclusive Culture – Bring your authentic self to work every day.
• Competitive Rewards – Salary, 5% pension match, life assurance, and long-service recognition.
• Time Off & Flexibility – 25 days’ holiday (rising to 28), option to buy more, hybrid working (3 days office), and flexible core hours.
• Health & Wellbeing – Westfield Health, healthcare cash plan, Cycle to Work scheme, wellbeing initiatives.
• Growth & Development – Fully funded training, Chartership support, and paid professional subscriptions.
• Community & Connection – Volunteering days, social events, discounts, and savings.

Accessibility & Adjustments

We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, building an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.

If you have a medical condition or an individual need for an adjustment to our process, and you believe this may affect your ability to be your best - please let us know so we can talk about how we can best support you and make any adjustments that may be needed.