Senior Transport Planning Partner & Client Advisor

Carrington West; Leeds; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + Bank holidays

5% employer pension contributions

Discretionary Bonus Scheme

Professional development and training

Subscription payments

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance

Critical Illness

Job summary

Carrington West is seeking an Associate Partner for a leading UK transport planning consultancy with offices nationwide. You will oversee multiple large-scale projects, mentor teams, and advise clients on strategic transport solutions.

Role requires chartered membership and a track record of delivering complex development projects, with responsibilities spanning delivery, risk management, and client relationship leadership. Strong leadership and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in development-related transport planning and leading large projects.
• Chartered membership of CIHT, TPS or CILT.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, resources and budgets.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal and mentoring skills.
• Excellent client relationship management and advisory capabilities.
• Clear communication and ability to present technical advice.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage large, complex transport planning projects across multiple workstreams.
• Provide strategic guidance to clients and stakeholders on transport matters.
• Negotiate with multiple parties to resolve complex challenges.
• Identify, assess and manage project risks to protect delivery standards.
• Mentor and support senior and junior staff; contribute to practice improvement.
• Support or act as an Expert Witness when required (optional).
• Promote the profession and contribute to business growth through work-winning activities.

Skills

Transport planning

Project leadership

Client relationship mgmt

Negotiation

Mentoring

Strategic thinking

Education

Chartered membership (CIHT/TPS/CILT)

Job description

Carrington West is seeking an Associate Partner for a leading UK transport planning consultancy with offices nationwide. You will oversee multiple large-scale projects, mentor teams, and advise clients on strategic transport solutions.

Role requires chartered membership and a track record of delivering complex development projects, with responsibilities spanning delivery, risk management, and client relationship leadership. Strong leadership and communication are essential.