Sector: Transport Planning / Development Planning
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Working Pattern: Full-time
The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Associate Director of Transport Planning to join a growing consultancy team in London.
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious transport planning professional to take a leading role in the delivery and growth of a diverse portfolio of projects across London and the wider UK.
Working closely with the senior leadership team, you will be responsible for leading multidisciplinary project teams, developing client relationships and providing strategic transport planning advice across a range of development-led and infrastructure projects.
The successful candidate will combine strong technical expertise with commercial awareness and the ability to identify and secure new business opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage a portfolio of transport planning projects from inception through to completion.
- Provide strategic transport planning advice to developers, local authorities, landowners and other key stakeholders.
- Oversee the preparation and delivery of Transport Assessments, Transport Statements, Travel Plans and other technical reports.
- Lead the development of transport strategies for major residential, commercial, mixed‑use and regeneration schemes.
- Manage and develop client relationships, acting as a key point of contact on major projects.
- Identify new business opportunities and contribute to the preparation of bids, proposals and fee submissions.
- Support the continued growth and development of the transport planning team.
- Provide technical leadership, mentoring and guidance to junior and senior colleagues.
- Liaise with local authorities, TfL, National Highways and other relevant statutory consultees.
- Ensure projects are delivered to the highest technical standard, within agreed budgets and timescales.
Experience & Requirements
- Significant experience within transport planning, ideally gained within a consultancy environment.
- Previous experience operating at Associate Director, Associate or Senior Principal level, with the ambition to take the next step.
- Strong technical understanding of development planning and the UK planning system.
- Proven experience delivering Transport Assessments, Transport Statements, Travel Plans and transport strategies.
- Experience working on major development and infrastructure projects.
- Strong commercial awareness and experience managing project budgets and resources.
- Demonstrable ability to develop client relationships and contribute towards business development.
- Experience leading, managing and mentoring technical teams.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Opportunity to play a key role in the continued growth of an established transport planning team.
- Exposure to a diverse portfolio of high-profile London and UK projects.
- Clear opportunities for career progression towards Director level.
- A collaborative working environment with an emphasis on professional development.
- The opportunity to influence business strategy and contribute to the wider success of the consultancy.
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for a commercially minded and technically capable transport planning professional who is ready to take on greater responsibility.
You will be confident managing client relationships, leading project delivery and identifying opportunities to grow business, while maintaining the technical credibility to provide high‑quality strategic advice.
This is an opportunity for someone who wants to make a genuine impact within a growing consultancy and play an influential role in shaping its future.
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Associate Director - Transport Planning employer: Vivid Resourcing
Join a dynamic and ambitious transport planning team in London, where you will have the opportunity to work on diverse major development projects while enjoying a collaborative work culture that values professional growth. With clear progression opportunities, support for further qualifications, and a hybrid working model, this role is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in their career as a Principal Transport Planner or Associate. Experience a supportive environment that encourages mentoring and the development of junior colleagues, all while engaging with key stakeholders across the vibrant city of London.
