Senior Leader, Transport Planning – Europe

Arup

Dublin

On-site

EUR 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Arup in Ireland is seeking a Transport Planning Senior Leader to guide major infrastructure projects, client relationships and bids across Ireland and Europe. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, shape strategy, and mentor talent within Arup’s Cities, Planning and Design portfolio.

You will provide strategic direction on complex transport programmes, drive business growth with new commissions, and strengthen client partnerships while delivering innovative, sustainable transport solutions

Qualifications

A degree in Transport Planning, Engineering, or a related discipline (or equivalent professional qualification).
Significant experience (15 years+) leading transport planning projects, ideally within a consultancy environment.
Demonstrable success in project leadership, securing new commissions and delivering complex multidisciplinary programmes.
Strong commercial awareness and the ability to develop and maintain client relationships.
Appropriate professional status (or working towards) with a membership of a relevant professional chartered institute, or eligible for membership of a relevant professional chartered institute.
An integrated design mindset, the ability to connect technical, commercial and creative thinking to deliver innovative, client‑focused solutions.
Proven experience leading, developing, and mentoring high‑performing teams.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership and direction across complex transport and infrastructure projects, ensuring successful delivery of technical, commercial, and client objectives.
Drive business growth through the identification of market opportunities, development of client relationships, and leadership of successful bids and proposals.
Build and maintain trusted relationships with key clients, stakeholders, and industry partners to develop long‑term project pipelines.
Lead and inspire multidisciplinary project teams, promoting collaboration, innovation, and excellence in project delivery.
Act as a visible market leader, representing Arup and strengthening our market presence in Europe.
Champion the implementation of our Total Design approach, embedding integrated and sustainable solutions across projects.
Support the development of talent through mentoring, coaching, and career development of early‑career professionals.
Contribute to strategic business planning and the continued growth of our transport capability.