Transport Planning Associate Director

Winner Recruitment Ltd; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Winner Recruitment Ltd is recruiting for a Transport Planning Associate Director in Cambridge. The role combines technical delivery, project leadership, team management and business development, with responsibility for delivering projects from inception through to completion.

The Associate will mentor junior staff, manage workloads and contribute to commercial performance through project management, invoicing and debt management, while upholding high professional standards.

Qualifications

• Experience leading transport planning projects from inception to completion.
• Mentor and develop junior team members and manage workloads.
• Strong client relationships and business development experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor project teams, creating a positive working environment.
• Deliver projects on scope, programme and budget with high quality outputs.
• Prepare fee proposals and monitor project profitability and debt management.
• Support business development and cultivate client relationships.

Job description

Transport Planning Associate Director

Salary: £65,000 - £72,500 DOE

Cambridge - Office Based.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Associate to play a key role in the continued growth and success of our client based in Cambridge.

The role combines technical delivery, project leadership, team management, client relationships and business development. You will be responsible for leading projects from inception through to completion, ensuring they are delivered to a high technical and commercial standard, while also developing new opportunities and strengthening existing client relationships.

As an Associate, you will also have an important role in supporting and developing the wider team. This includes mentoring junior colleagues, managing workloads and resources, providing technical guidance and helping team members achieve their professional and career goals.

You will be expected to contribute to the commercial performance of the business through effective project management, financial control, invoicing and debt management, while maintaining the high standards and reputation of our client.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & People

• Lead, manage and support project teams, creating a positive and collaborative working environment.
• Mentor and develop junior and less experienced members of the team.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and appraisals, identifying training and development opportunities.
• Support colleagues with their professional development and career progression.
• Plan and manage team resources to ensure projects are appropriately staffed and workloads are effectively balanced.
• Encourage knowledge sharing, technical development and best practice across the business.

Project Delivery

• Take overall responsibility for the successful delivery of projects, ensuring they meet agreed scope, programme, budget and quality requirements.
• Lead day-to-day project activities and coordinate project teams and external consultants.
• Prepare, review and oversee technical reports, documents and other project deliverables.
• Prepare and review preliminary and detailed infrastructure design drawings.
• Provide technical input and direction throughout the planning and development process.
• Ensure projects are delivered in accordance with relevant standards, legislation and company procedures.
• Manage and negotiate planning matters, including planning conditions and associated legal agreements.
• Ensure appropriate Health & Safety procedures are followed, including the preparation and review of risk assessments and supporting documentation.
• Prepare formal statements and technical evidence for public inquiries where required.

Commercial Management

• Prepare and review fee proposals, scopes of work and project budgets.
• Monitor project performance against agreed budgets, programmes and resources.
• Identify and manage changes to project scope and associated commercial implications.
• Regularly review project profitability and take appropriate action where required.
• Ensure accurate and timely invoicing across projects.
• Monitor outstanding fees and support effective debt management.
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle.

Clients & Business Development

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