Director- Transport in City of Westminster

About Baringa

We set out to build the world’s most trusted consulting firm – creating lasting impact for clients and pioneering a positive, people-first way of working. We work with everyone from FTSE 100 names to bright new start-ups, in every sector. You’ll find us collaborating shoulder-to-shoulder with our clients, from the big picture right down to the detail: helping them define their strategy, deliver complex change, spot the right commercial opportunities, manage risk, or bring their purpose and sustainability goals to life.

Our clients love how we get to know what makes their organisations tick – slotting seamlessly into their teams and being proudly geeky about solving their challenges. We have hubs in Europe, the US, Asia and Australia, and we work all around the world - from a wind farm in Wyoming to a boardroom in Berlin. Find us wherever there's a challenge to be tackled and an impact to be made.

Our Government practice are looking for an experienced Director to join the Transport team. Baringa is growing our Transport practice and we are looking for a senior leader to help shape the future of mobility. We are seeking a Transport Director (Technical) with deep rail expertise, a passion for emerging technology, and the commercial drive to build and grow a market‑leading business. This is a high‑impact leadership role for someone who is both technically credible and naturally curious. Someone who thrives at the intersection of innovation, infrastructure and transformation.

What you will be doing

• Lead and grow our transport technology capability, with a strong focus on rail.
• Help clients integrate emerging technologies, from intelligent infrastructure to AI‑enabled operations.
• Build trusted, long‑term relationships across operators, infrastructure owners, regulators and suppliers.
• Originate and win new work, shaping compelling propositions that respond to the evolving mobility landscape.
• Provide senior leadership on complex, technology‑enabled transformation programmes.

Your skills and experience

• Significant senior experience in transport, particularly rail systems and technology.
• A strong track record of delivering complex programmes and driving business growth.
• A visible and credible network within the transport ecosystem.
• A curious mindset and a passion for what’s next in mobility.
• A collaborative leader who can inspire teams and build capability.

What a career at Baringa will give you

Putting People First. Baringa is a People First company and wellbeing is at the forefront of our culture. We recognise the importance of work‑life balance and flexible working and provide our staff amazing benefits.

• Generous Annual Leave Policy: We provide our employees with 5 weeks of annual leave, fully available at the start of each year. In addition to this, we have introduced our 5‑Year Recharge benefit which allows all employees an additional 2 weeks of paid leave after 5 years continuous service.
• Flexible Working: We have implemented a hybrid working policy and introduced more flexibility around taking unpaid leave.
• Corporate Responsibility Days: All our employees get 3 every year to help social and environmental causes and increase our impact on the communities that mean the most to us.
• Wellbeing Fund: We’ve introduced our annual People Fund to support this by offering every individual a fund to support and manage their wellbeing through an activity of their choice.
• Profit Share Scheme: All employees participate in the Baringa Group Profit Share Scheme so everyone has a stake in the company’s success.

Diversity and Inclusion

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that creating an environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging is central to our culture and that diversity is paramount to driving creativity, innovation, and value for our clients and for our people.

Join us

All applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, disability, age, faith or social background. We do not filter applications by university background and encourage those who have taken alternative educational and career paths to apply. We would like to actively encourage applications from those who identify with less represented and minority groups. We operate an inclusive recruitment process, ensuring reasonable adjustments where needed.