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Technical Director – Transport Planning
Shaftsbury Ave, London
Competitive Salary (DOE)
Project Centre is an award winning consultancy specialising in transport design, highways and structural engineering, traffic engineering and landscape architecture. Our talented multidisciplinary teams are passionate about shaping thriving places, delivering innovative solutions and creating lasting value for communities across the UK.
Our integrated approach to design delivers award-winning solutions recognised internationally. Led by a forward-thinking leadership team, we bring together planners, engineers, designers and specialists to create places that are technically excellent and deliver lasting benefits for communities.
About the role
Are you an ambitious senior transport planning and development professional ready to take the next step in your leadership career?
Project Centre is looking for an experienced Transport Planning & Development Technical Director to lead and grow our Transport Planning & Development (TP&D) teams, strengthen our client relationships and help shape the future of our service offering.
This is an exciting opportunity to step up into a senior leadership role. You'll combine technical expertise, commercial acumen and strategic vision to drive business growth, develop our people and deliver high quality solutions for clients across the UK.
What You'll Be Doing
- Manage transport planning commissions from inception to completion, delivering sustainable, inclusive and practical design solutions.
- Provide hands-on design input and technical direction, reviewing drawings, specifications, reports and contract documentation to ensure exceptional standards.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues across urban design, highways, drainage, transport, ecology, arboriculture, lighting and other engineering disciplines.
- Oversee project scope, fees, budgets, programmes, resources, risks and change to ensure successful and profitable delivery.
- Allocate workload to team members, supporting their professional development and performance.
- Providing expert advice and building trusted relationships with clients, local authorities, communities and delivery partners.
- Identify new opportunities and contribute to bids, fee proposals, tender submissions, presentations and wider marketing activities.
- Promote innovation, sustainability, biodiversity and climate resilience while ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, professional standards and health and safety requirements. xgikmsk
What You'll Bring
- A degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline.
- Chartered Engineer status and/or membership of a relevant pro Please click on the apply button to read the full job description
Technical Director - Transport Planning in London employer: Marston Holdings
Marston Holdings is an excellent employer that prioritises community safety and employee well-being. With a strong focus on flexible working hours, comprehensive training, and a supportive work culture, employees are empowered to make a meaningful impact in their communities while enjoying opportunities for personal and professional growth. Located in the UK, this role offers the unique advantage of working outdoors, contributing directly to the safety and efficiency of local traffic management.
