Associate Director/Director - Transport Planner

ZipRecruiter; London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in London seeks an Associate Director / Director for transport planning. This role involves managing projects, mentoring staff, and contributing to business strategy, all while promoting sustainable transport solutions. The position offers a competitive salary and hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Flexible arrangements

Clear progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Significant experience in transport planning consultancy.
• Proven ability to lead projects and teams.

Responsibilities

• Leading and managing transport planning projects.
• Providing leadership and mentorship to a team.
• Building and maintaining client relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Transport Planning

Sustainable Transport

Education

Transport Planning Consultancy Experience

Job description

Job Description

Associate Director / Director - Transport Planner
London / Hybrid Working
Salary: £80,000 - £100,000 + Benefits

Are you an experienced transport planning professional looking to take a leadership role in a growing, forward-thinking consultancy? This is a unique opportunity to join an established, independent firm at senior management level, helping to shape the future of sustainable transport and development planning projects across the UK.

The Role

As an Associate Director / Director, you will play a key leadership role in managing projects, nurturing client relationships, and supporting the strategic growth of the business. You will act as a bridge between senior leadership and project teams, mentoring staff and ensuring high-quality delivery across a diverse portfolio of projects.
Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and managing transport planning projects, with a focus on development planning and sustainable transport solutions




• Providing leadership, guidance, and mentorship to a growing team of transport planners




• Building and maintaining strong client relationships, identifying opportunities for new business




• Contributing to business strategy, operational performance, and financial management

About You

I'm looking for a commercially minded leader with:

• Significant experience in transport planning consultancy, ideally with a focus on development planning




• Proven ability to lead projects, teams, and client engagements




• Strong understanding of UK transport policy, planning frameworks, and approval processes




• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills




• A passion for sustainable transport and innovative solutions

Why Apply?

• Senior leadership role within a growing, independent consultancy




• Opportunity to shape and influence the growth of a transport planning team




• Competitive salary £80,000 - £100,000 + benefits
  




• Hybrid working and flexible arrangements




• Collaborative, supportive culture with clear progression opportunities

If you're looking for a new challenge where you can make a tangible impact and play a key leadership role in an ambitious consultancy, I'd love to hear from you.

Apply in confidence by sending your CV

All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

Aldwych Consulting values 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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