Transport jobs in United Kingdom

I am working with a UK-based team of transport planners and engineers that supports clients in advancing sustainable mobility and energy transitions to help address the impacts of climate change. The organisation fosters a collaborative environment where professionals can thrive, while also benefiting from the expertise and placemaking insights of colleagues in the Netherlands.

Role: Transport Economist (lead and manage the business case, transport economics, and financial appraisal workload within the UK Advisory Group). This is a key role for someone with strong technical expertise in economic appraisal, strategy, and business case development for transport schemes. You will provide both technical leadership and project management support across a diverse range of multidisciplinary projects, while also building and maintaining strong client relationships in the sector.

• Lead and manage the business case, transport economics, and financial appraisal workload within the UK Advisory Group.
• Provide technical leadership and project management across a diverse range of multidisciplinary transport projects.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships within the sector.

• Consultancy experience with a proven track record in economic appraisal, strategy, and business case development for a wide range of transport schemes, including complex financial and economic appraisals for public and private sector clients.
• Strong understanding of place-based economics, land value uplift/capture, and the application of economic and financial appraisal techniques to support spatial growth and urban regeneration.
• Skilled at maintaining and growing client relationships, while identifying and securing new business opportunities.
• Established and growing network of industry contacts, supported by positive client referrals.
• Demonstrated experience in managing and inspiring consultancy teams, supporting colleagues in their professional development and career progression.
• Effective written and verbal communication, with the ability to present complex ideas to a variety of audiences.
• Hold a relevant professional qualification such as TPP (or equivalent).

• Participating in professional associations, working groups, or industry forums.
• Sharing expertise through publications, thought leadership, or speaking engagements.
• Staying informed about emerging trends, technologies, and best practices.
• Supporting the development of industry standards and contributing to policy discussions.
• Mentoring and developing peers and early-career professionals.