Director - Transport Planning

TN United Kingdom; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Transport Planning Director to lead their UK Transport Planning Team. This role focuses on generating new business and providing expert advice to clients in various sectors such as energy, residential, and commercial. The company values collaboration and innovation, offering a supportive environment that prioritizes wellbeing and inclusivity. With the autonomy to grow the business and support developers and infrastructure providers, this position is ideal for a highly skilled transport planner looking to make a significant impact. Join a team that values diverse perspectives and fosters a culture of success.

Qualifications

• Experience in transport planning with a strong client network.
• Proven leadership and management skills in a transport planning context.

Responsibilities

• Generate new business and lead a team in transport planning projects.
• Provide expert advice to clients on land use development.

Skills

Transport Planning

Client Management

Leadership

Communication

Financial Acumen

Education

Degree in Transport Planning or related field

Job description

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Transport Planning Director - UK

RPS is seeking a Transport Planning Director to join our UK Transport Planning Team. The key focus of this role is to identify new opportunities to expand our client base and contribute to RPS's growth and success. We leverage our transport planning expertise across various sectors including energy, residential, commercial, sporting, leisure, health, and education.

At RPS, our people are our strength. We value shared passion for solving meaningful problems. Our flat organizational structure fosters collaboration and swift communication. Working alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry, your input will be highly valued.

What you’ll be doing

You will generate new business, lead and develop your team, and provide expert transport planning advice to clients to ensure the success of their land use development projects.

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

Who we’re looking for

Ideal candidates will have sector experience and be familiar with our requirements. We seek a highly skilled and experienced transport planner with excellent client contacts, top-tier communication, leadership, management skills, and financial acumen to meet P&L targets.

What’s in it for you?

Our people are our success. We foster a culture of collaboration, diversity, and innovation. We support flexible, hybrid working arrangements and value different perspectives and ideas. We prioritize wellbeing and inclusivity, creating a supportive environment for all.

What happens next?

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

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