Director of Transport Planning

Aldwych Consulting Ltd; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multi-disciplinary consultancy is looking for a Director of Transport Planning in Birmingham. This role involves leading development-focused projects while mentoring the team and shaping local strategy. The ideal candidate has strong transport planning consultancy experience and excellent knowledge of the UK planning system. Competitive salary with additional travel allowances and a bonus scheme offered, along with a hybrid work arrangement.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Travel allowance

Bonus scheme

Hybrid working model

Qualifications

• Significant experience in transport planning consultancy.
• Ability to lead projects and manage clients effectively.
• Knowledge of the UK planning system essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead development-focused projects across various sectors.
• Deliver Transport Assessments, Travel Plans, and Statements.
• Mentor team members and shape local strategy.

Skills

Development-related transport planning consultancy

Project leadership

Client relationship management

Technical knowledge of the UK planning system

Team mentoring

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12.08.2025

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Job Description:

Director of Transport Planning
Location: Birmingham City Centre (Hybrid - 3 days office / 2 days home)
Type: Permanent | Full-Time
Sector: Transport Planning / Development Planning
Contact: Will Herman | 07581 619823

I'm working with a leading multi-disciplinary consultancy that's looking to appoint a Director of Transport Planning into their Birmingham office. This is a key leadership hire due to strong growth in their Development Planning division.

You'll be reporting directly to the Birmingham-based Discipline Lead, taking on a strategic role that blends technical oversight, project direction, and team leadership-while also helping drive further business growth.

The Role

This position will see you lead and support a wide range of development-focused projects across residential, commercial, education, retail, leisure, and renewables. You'll play a hands-on role in delivering Transport Assessments, Travel Plans, and Statements, while mentoring the team and helping shape the local strategy.

What They're Looking For

• Strong background in development-related transport planning consultancy
• Confident leading projects, winning work, and managing client relationships
• Excellent technical knowledge of the UK planning system
• Experience overseeing or mentoring a planning team
• Competitive salary + £7,500 travel allowance
• Bonus scheme (personal + company performance)
• Hybrid working: 3 days in the office, 2 from home
• Vibrant central Birmingham office (2-5 mins from New Street & Snow Hill)

This is an exciting opportunity to join a respected consultancy with ambitious growth plans-and a great reputation in the market. You'll have real autonomy and the support to take your career to the next level.

Interested? Send me your CV or get in touch for a confidential chat:
Will Herman - 07581 619823

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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