Associate Director - Transport Planning

ZipRecruiter; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy seeks an Associate Director in transport planning to drive business development and manage complex projects in the North of England. This role involves expanding the client base and delivering technically demanding projects for both public and private sector clients. Candidates should possess strong project management skills and a relevant degree, with opportunities for flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Competitive compensation and benefits

Qualifications

• Proven business development skills required.
• Experience in delivering challenging transport planning projects.
• Knowledge of the UK transport planning industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead work-winning efforts and develop new client contacts.
• Manage projects and technical resources effectively.
• Develop junior team members and manage staff.

Skills

Business development

Project management

Analytical skills

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in transport planning, civil engineering, or geography

Professional accreditation (CMILT, TPP, CIHT, MICE)

Tools

Junction modelling software

Job description

Job Description

Are you a dynamic, creative, and client-focused transport planning professional? Can you leverage your technical and business development skills to accelerate our growth? If so, we want to hear from you. We have exciting Associate Director level roles based in the North, including Newcastle, Leeds, Edinburgh, and Manchester.

We offer a challenging and rewarding career working for a leading consultancy with a strong presence in the North. You will be a key member of a growing team, expanding our client base and delivering technically demanding projects for private and public sector clients.

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate proven business development capabilities, ideally with a focus on the North.
• Lead work-winning efforts by leveraging established clients and developing new contacts.
• Build a solid workload to support the growth of the Northern Region.
• Use your technical skills to resolve complex transport issues, managing projects and technical resources to deliver on time and within budget.
• Manage staff and develop junior team members, backed by strong project management skills.

Requirements:

• Proven business development skills.
• Experience delivering technically challenging transport planning projects, especially in the development sector.
• Experience in project, financial, and resource management to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Successful experience liaising and negotiating with stakeholders and statutory consultees to resolve transport issues and advising clients in both public and private sectors.
• Knowledge of the UK transport planning industry and planning system.
• Familiarity with current design guides such as Manual for Streets and DMRB.
• Knowledge of junction modelling software applications.
• Excellent written, analytical, and presentation skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to lead projects and teams independently.

Although not mandatory, experience acting as an Expert Witness would be advantageous.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., transport planning, civil engineering, geography).
• Professional accreditation such as CMILT, TPP, CIHT, or MICE.

About Tetra Tech:

Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting and engineering services worldwide, combining global resources with local delivery in over 400 locations. We are committed to science-driven, sustainable, and resilient solutions.

We foster a collaborative environment that supports innovation and individual performance, offering competitive compensation and benefits. Visit our website at www.tetratecheurope.com for more information. To apply, submit your CV and cover letter via our Careers section.

Tetra Tech is an equal opportunities employer, encouraging applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, disability, gender identity, marital status, or maternity/shared parental leave, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements, including reduced hours, flexible start and finish times, or compressed hours, to support work/life balance.

We appreciate all interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Additional Information

• Organization: 784 WYG
• Requisition #: 78400001440