Transport Development Lead — Associate Director

Vivid Resourcing; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Director progression pathway

Performance-related bonus

Job summary

Vivid Resourcing in London seeks an Associate Director – Transport (Development Planning) to lead and grow our transport development planning offer. You will deliver high-quality transport planning advice across residential, commercial, mixed-use, and infrastructure schemes.

You will lead project delivery, client management, and business development, providing strategic direction and technical oversight to a growing team. Flexible working arrangements are available.

Qualifications

• Degree in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Geography, or a related field.
• Significant experience in transport planning with development planning focus.
• Strong knowledge of UK planning policy and transport guidance.
• Proven experience managing projects and client relationships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Chartered status (CEng, CIHT, TPS, or equivalent).
• Experience acting as an expert witness at planning appeals.
• Established client network and track record in winning work.
• Strategic thinking and commercial awareness.
• Leadership and team development.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and review of Transport Assessments, Transport Statements, Travel Plans, and Environmental Transport chapters.
• Provide strategic transport advice to support planning applications, appeals, and site promotions.
• Oversee multi-disciplinary project teams to ensure timely, high-quality delivery.
• Act as technical sign-off for key reports and client deliverables.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, local authorities, and stakeholders.
• Represent clients in meetings, public consultations, and hearings where required.
• Provide clear, commercially focused advice aligned with client objectives.
• Identify and secure new business opportunities within the development planning sector.
• Prepare fee proposals, tender submissions, and framework applications.
• Contribute to the growth strategy of the transport planning team.
• Mentor and develop junior and mid-level staff; support recruitment.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance team culture.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Strategic thinking

Commercial awareness

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Expert witness experience

Client relationships

Education

Degree in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Geography, or related field

Job description

Vivid Resourcing in London seeks an Associate Director – Transport (Development Planning) to lead and grow our transport development planning offer. You will deliver high-quality transport planning advice across residential, commercial, mixed-use, and infrastructure schemes.

You will lead project delivery, client management, and business development, providing strategic direction and technical oversight to a growing team. Flexible working arrangements are available.