Technical Director - Transport Planning

Mattinson Partnership; Greater London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transport consultancy in Greater London is seeking a Technical Director to lead their Transport Planning team. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in transport planning, a strong track record in client relationships, and the ability to drive sustainable business growth. This role offers a generous salary of £75,000 - £95,000 per annum along with excellent benefits and the opportunity to shape the future of the division. Join a supportive leadership team in an exciting role that allows for significant career acceleration.

Benefits

Generous benefits

Career acceleration opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven track record of winning work and nurturing client relationships.
• Experience in transport planning disciplines.
• Ability to attract repeat business.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-performing transport planning team.
• Develop strategies for market growth.
• Drive sustainable business growth in consultancy.

Skills

Transport planning

Client relationship management

Business growth strategies

Development planning

Public transport planning

Job description

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Technical Director - Transport Planning

• Location: Central London, London
• Reference #: 23186_1765273687
• Salary: £75,000 - £95,000 per annum
• Benefits: generous benefits
• Sector: Planning & Design
• Type: Permanent
• Posted On: 09/12/2025

I'm delighted to share details about an exciting career opportunity for an experienced transport planner. My client is a highly respected leader in the sector with an established team and a network of UK offices. Due to continued growth, they are seeking dynamic mid‑career professionals to join the Transport Planning team across the London, Leeds, and Bristol offices. This role is ideal for individuals eager to shape and expand a high‑performing team while playing a key part in developing the future direction of the business.

Candidates will bring a strong track record of winning work, nurturing client relationships, and driving sustainable business growth. You may currently be working in a similar consultancy environment but are now looking for greater opportunity, recognition, and reward for your contribution. A loyal client following and the ability to attract repeat business will be highly advantageous.

They are looking for individuals with specialist skills across the various transport planning disciplines including development planning, active travel, business case development, and public transport planning. Your technical capability will form an important part of the market offer and help differentiate services.

Applicants should be prepared to outline their vision, commercial aspirations, and strategy for growing your area of the market, forming the basis for collaborative discussions on expanding the team to support your technical capabilities.

This is a great opportunity to accelerate your career as part of a very supportive leadership team where you will be playing a lead role in the future direction of the transport planning division.

A generous salary and excellent benefits are offered to attract the best prospects in the sector.

David Mattinson is the lead consultant on this appointment. Please be assured that all communications are in the strictest of confidence.

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