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Director - Transport Planning

RPS Group

Abingdon

Hybrid

GBP 70,000 - 100,000

Full time

17 days ago

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Job summary

A leading consultancy is seeking a Transport Planning Director to join their UK team. In this role, you will focus on business development and client advisory within the transport planning sector, driving successful land use projects while leading a team. This position offers flexibility with hybrid working arrangements and a commitment to wellbeing and inclusivity.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements
Focus on wellbeing and inclusivity

Qualifications

  • Experienced transport planner with strong client contacts.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, management skills.
  • Ability to meet P&L targets.

Responsibilities

  • Generate new business and lead the team.
  • Advise clients on transport planning for land use projects.
  • Grow the business supporting developers and infrastructure providers.

Skills

Client Management
Leadership
Communication
Financial Acumen

Job description

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RPS is seeking a Transport Planning Director to join the UK Transport Planning Team. This role focuses on identifying new business opportunities to expand our client base and contribute to RPS’s growth. We bring transport planning expertise to various property and infrastructure developments, including energy, residential, commercial, sporting, leisure, health, and educational projects.

At RPS, our people are our success. We value passion for solving important problems. Our flat organizational structure fosters collaboration and quick communication, working alongside some of the industry’s brightest minds.

What you’ll be doing

You will generate new business, lead and develop your team, and advise clients on transport planning to ensure the success of land use projects.

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

Who we’re looking for

We seek an experienced transport planner with strong client contacts, excellent communication, leadership, management skills, and financial acumen to meet P&L targets.

What’s in it for you?

We value our people and foster collaboration and innovation. We support flexible, hybrid working arrangements and encourage diverse ideas and perspectives. We prioritize wellbeing and inclusivity.

What happens next?

The Talent Acquisition Team will contact you regarding your application. If successful, you will speak with Lindsay Dirago, the Planning Division’s Talent Acquisition Lead, followed by an interview with the UK Transport Planning Team’s Operational Director.

On 24 January 2023, RPS became part of Tetra Tech, a global leader with over 28,000 employees worldwide. As a Tetra Tech company, RPS offers excellent development and project opportunities, helping solve complex global challenges.

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Our commitment to diversity and inclusion

We are dedicated to fairness, inclusivity, and respect. We support reservists, signed the Armed Forces Covenant, and promote an inclusive culture through various initiatives. Please inform us of any adjustments needed during the interview process to support your best performance.

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