Team Leader, Transport Planning

ZipRecruiter; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected multi-disciplinary consultancy is seeking an Associate Director to lead their Birmingham Transport Planning Team. The successful candidate will drive team development, enhance client relationships, and manage diverse transport projects. A background in transport planning with proven leadership is essential. This role offers competitive salary, car allowance, and bonus opportunities, making it an exciting chance for ambitious professionals in the West Midlands.

Benefits

Generous base salary

Car allowance

Bonus and benefits

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and team development experience.
• Strong track record in winning and delivering transport projects.
• Commercial acumen and consultancy experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the high-performing team in Birmingham.
• Grow and diversify the client portfolio across the public and private sector.
• Act as Project Director/Manager on a variety of transport projects.

Skills

Leadership

Client Relationship Management

Transport Project Delivery

Strategic Thinking

Education

Degree in transport planning, civil engineering, geography, or related field

Job description

Overview

Team Leader – Transport Planning | Birmingham

Our client is looking for an Associate Director to lead and grow their Birmingham Transport Planning Team. This is a great opportunity to shape the regional offer, develop client relationships, and deliver innovative transport solutions across the West Midlands. This strategic appointment should appeal to an ambitious and commercially minded Transport Planner who is looking to take on a leadership role within an established team for a highly respected multi-disciplinary consultancy.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the high-performing team in Birmingham
• Grow and diversify the client portfolio across the public and private sector
• Act as Project Director/Manager on a wide range of transport planning and mobility projects
• Provide technical and thought leadership across the industry
• Mentor and inspire colleagues while driving excellence in delivery
• Play a strategic role within the Transport Planning division across the UK

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and team development experience
• Strong track record in winning and delivering transport projects (public sector focus desirable)
• Commercial acumen and consultancy experience
• Established client relationships in the West Midlands
• Degree in transport planning, civil engineering, geography, or related field (Chartered desirable)

Rewards

Offering fantastic career development, the post also includes a generous base salary, car allowance, bonus and benefits.

Next steps

Please contact David Mattinson for further information and please be assured that all communications will be in the strictest of confidence.