Director Transport Planning (Development Planning)

Aldwych Consulting Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious consultancy is looking for a Director of Transport Planning to establish and lead its London-based team. This strategic role involves overseeing diverse transport planning projects, mentoring staff, and enhancing client relationships. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in development-related transport planning and a strong understanding of the UK planning framework, particularly in London. The position offers a competitive salary, a travel allowance, and a bonus scheme in a hybrid working environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

£7,500 travel allowance

Bonus scheme up to 25%

7% employer pension contribution

Private healthcare

Hybrid working model

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing key client relationships.
• Understanding of the London planning system is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Lead a new London Transport Planning team.
• Deliver Transport Assessments and Travel Plans.
• Oversee multi-sector development projects.
• Mentor and develop transport planning professionals.
• Support business development and client management.

Skills

Strong consultancy background in development-related transport planning

Experience leading complex projects

In-depth knowledge of the UK planning system

Track record of managing transport planning teams

Commercially minded

Job description

Director of Transport Planning
Location: London (Hybrid - 3 days office / 2 days home)
Type: Permanent | Full-Time
Sector: Transport Planning / Development Planning
Contact: Will Herman | #removed#

I'm partnering with a highly regarded, multi-disciplinary consultancy that is seeking a Director of Transport Planning to establish and lead its London Transport Planning capability. This is a senior leadership appointment driven by sustained growth within the Development Planning division and represents a key strategic hire for the business.

Reporting into the national Transport Planning leadership, you'll take on a highly influential role-setting up and growing a new London-based Transport Planning team, leading major development projects, developing talent, and driving business growth across the capital. You'll also work closely with established Transport Planning teams in other UK offices, sharing expertise, resources, and best practice.

The Role

You’ll lead a diverse portfolio of development-led transport planning projects across London and the South East, including residential, commercial, education, retail, leisure, and renewable energy schemes. In parallel, you’ll play a central role in building the London team from the ground up, shaping regional strategy, and strengthening relationships with key clients, local authorities, and internal stakeholders.
Key responsibilities include:

• Setting up and leading a new London Transport Planning team
• Technical oversight and delivery of Transport Assessments, Statements, and Travel Plans
• Strategic leadership of high-profile, multi-sector development projects
• Collaboration with Transport Planning teams in other offices to deliver multi-regional projects
• Mentoring, managing, and developing transport planning professionals
• Supporting business development, work-winning, and client relationship management

About You

• Strong consultancy background in development-related transport planning
• Proven experience leading complex projects and managing key client relationships
• In-depth knowledge of the UK planning system, ideally with London experience
• Track record of building, mentoring, or managing transport planning teams
• Commercially minded, with confidence in winning and growing work

Package & Benefits

• Competitive salary plus £7,500 travel allowance
• Bonus scheme of up to 25%, based on individual, team, and company performance
• 7% employer pension contribution
• Private healthcare and life assurance
• Hybrid working: 3 days office / 2 days home
• Modern, centrally located London office

This is a rare opportunity to shape and lead a new Transport Planning function in London within a respected consultancy that offers genuine autonomy, strong national support, and ambitious growth plans-ideal for a Director ready to make a long-term strategic impact.

Interested?
Send your CV or contact me for a confidential discussion:
Will Herman | #removed#

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Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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