Technical Director - Transport Planning

Mattinson Partnership; England; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A consultancy firm in the UK is seeking a Technical Director to lead transport planning projects across London, Leeds, and Bristol. The role requires building a high-performing team, developing client relationships, and driving business growth. Ideal candidates will have a strong track record in consultancy, specialist skills in transport planning disciplines, and experience in team leadership. A generous salary and excellent benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Mid–Senior level with proven consultancy work win track record.
• Strong background in transport planning disciplines.
• Experience in team management and project delivery.
• Ability to outline vision, commercial aspirations and strategy for market growth.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver transport planning services.
• Secure client relationships and generate repeat business.
• Lead the direction of the transport planning division.
• Support team growth by attracting specialist talent.

Skills

Transport planning expertise

Client relationship management

Team leadership

Strategic vision articulation

Team leadership

Job description

Technical Director – Transport Planning

Location: London / Leeds / Bristol

Your new role will involve leading transport planning projects across the UK, building a high‑performing team and driving business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver transport planning services, including development planning, active travel, business case development, and public transport planning.
• Build and nurture client relationships, securing win work and generating repeat business.
• Lead the future direction of the transport planning division, articulating vision, commercial goals and strategy.
• Support team growth by identifying and attracting specialist talent.

Qualifications & Experience

• Mid–Senior level with a strong track record of winning work in a consultancy environment.
• Specialist skills across transport planning disciplines: development planning, active travel, business case development, public transport planning.
• Experience in managing teams and leading high‑performing project delivery.
• Ability to outline vision, commercial aspirations and strategy for market growth.

Benefits

A generous salary and excellent benefits.

Other Information

Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior Level

Employment Type: Full‑time

Job Function: Consulting and Management

David Mattinson is the lead consultant on this appointment. All communications are in the strictest of confidence.