Transport Planning & Modelling Lead
Mott MacDonald
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Job summary
Join Mott MacDonald in Dublin as a Chartered Transport Planning Lead to shape the future of transport across Ireland and the UK. You will lead high‑impact projects, inspire multidisciplinary teams and build lasting client relationships from Ireland to the UK.
This senior role blends technical excellence with commercial acumen. You’ll guide project delivery, champion innovation, and expand our presence through proactive business development and stakeholder engagement.
Qualifications
- Degree in a related discipline (or equivalent).
- MSc or further qualifications in transport planning or economics are a benefit but not essential.
- Member of a relevant professional organisation (e.g., IHT, ILT, TPS or ICE), ideally chartered or TPP.
Responsibilities
- Lead transport planning and modelling projects from bid to delivery.
- Manage teams and resources to meet quality, budget and programme targets.
- Build strategic relationships with clients, authorities and partners.
- Identify new opportunities and shape our growth strategy.
- Mentor and develop a high‑performing, client‑focused team.
Skills
Education
Job description
Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management and development consultancy with over 20,000 employees across more than 50 countries and 140+ offices.
Our business unit specialises in conceiving, driving and implementing transport solutions for cities, regions and asset owners/operators worldwide. From business case preparation and advising on related issues such as revenue, procurement and environmental legislation to delivering and maintaining infrastructure, our planning, engineering, environmental and management skills cover the whole project cycle.
Join us to shape the future of transport in Ireland. We’re looking for a Chartered Transport Planning Lead to drive strategy, delivery and growth across our transport planning and modelling portfolio.
Based in Dublin you will lead high‑impact projects, inspire multidisciplinary teams and build lasting client relationships across Ireland and the UK.
This senior leadership role combines technical excellence with commercial acumen. You’ll guide project delivery, champion innovation, expand our presence through business development and stakeholder engagement, and influence the future of sustainable transport in the region.
- Lead transport planning and modelling projects from bid to delivery
- Manage teams and resources to meet quality, budget and programme targets
- Build strategic relationships with clients, authorities and partners
- Identify new opportunities and shape our growth strategy
- Mentor and develop a high‑performing, client‑focused team
Reporting to our regional Transport Planning Practice Lead, you will operate with a high degree of autonomy and be both commercially and technically responsible for managing client relationships, winning new work and delivering on time and within budget with multidisciplinary design teams. You will assist in business planning, team development and contribute domain expertise to design preparation, assurance, budget control and project delivery. Line management, motivation, development and performance of direct reports and junior staff are integral to the role.
- Degree in a related discipline (or equivalent)
- MSc or further qualifications in transport planning or economics are a benefit but not essential
- Member of a relevant professional organisation (e.g., IHT, ILT, TPS or ICE), ideally a chartered professional or TPP
- Demonstrable senior skills in planning for major infrastructure projects, demand modelling/forecasting, transport business cases, wider transport economics, policy and strategy
- Professional, strong communication skills with clients and colleagues, and good report‑writing abilities
- Strong portfolio of transport planning work and proven track record of winning work
- Proficiency in transport modelling and data analysis tools
- Experience leading multi‑disciplinary transport strategies, feasibility studies and business cases
- Develop and maintain strong client relationships to secure repeat business
We want candidates with a passion for sustainable transport, people, communities and a relentless curiosity for collaboration and innovation. You will be a role model for those around you by upholding Mott MacDonald’s PRIDE values (Progress, Respect, Integrity, Drive and Excellence).
We put equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute.
We want you to perform your best at every stage in the recruitment process. If you are disabled or need any support to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at reasonable.adjustments@mottmac.com and we will talk to you about how we can support you.
At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well‑being, flexibility, and trust.
- Flexible working
- Pension matched up to 7% of base salary
- Competitive annual leave
- Annual professional institution subscription
- Life insurance
- Income continuance
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Annual company performance bonus scheme – subject to company performance
- Cycle to work scheme
- Travel TaxSaver tickets
- Commitment to continuing professional development – accredited by Engineers Ireland
- Mentoring and support for career development and progression
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