Associate / Technical Director – Transport Planning

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An exciting opportunity has arisen to meet the growing portfolio of transport planning projects within one of the UK’s leading independent consultancies. Our client is a specialist design practice with an integrated approach supporting their clients on projects from conception, through consent and during construction.

They are looking for an Associate/Technical Director to join & lead their London office. You’ll be joining a consultancy who provide full Transport Planning services from inception and feasibility through to planning, post-permission, and detailed design.

Working with everyone from developers to local planning authorities, they span the public and private sectors. Their projects range in scale from single-unit developments through to large-scale town centre regeneration and urban extensions. Their work includes Transport Assessments, Transport Planning, Travel Planning, Accessibility Planning, Transport Modelling, and Safety Audits.

What’s on offer

  • Hybrid / Flexible working
  • Car allowance
  • Bonus scheme
  • Private medical insurance
  • Life assurance
  • Salary sacrifice schemes including: dental, optical etc.

The role

  • Leading business development efforts and proposal development
  • Managing key client relationships
  • Providing guidance and work to team members across various disciplines
  • Mentoring and coaching junior engineers
  • Supporting sector and client leads with strategic initiatives

What you need to succeed

  • You will have proven experience working in a Transport Planning consultancy and be comfortable presenting ideas and project work to Clients
  • You will be a Chartered Transport Planning Professional or Chartered Engineer certified by the Engineering Council
  • You will have strong practical knowledge of Linsig, Junctions 9 and preferably experience of using TRACC/similar
  • You will have a strong understanding of relevant local and national policy and guidance.
  • Organised and methodical with particular attention to detail
  • The ability to prioritise tasks and work to tight deadlines under pressure
  • Have a pragmatic approach and possess strong problem-solving techniques
  • Strong business development skills with the ability to win work and maintain client relationships
  • Experience managing multidisciplinary teams in consultancy or contracting environments
  • Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field
  • Membership with ICE or similar professional body
  • Full, valid UK driving licence
  • Experience in procurement and technical specification writing

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Company: Strata Construction Consulting
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Location: London
Job Description:

An exciting opportunity has arisen to meet the growing portfolio of transport planning projects within one of the UK’s leading independent consultancies. Our client is a specialist design practice with an integrated approach supporting their clients on projects from conception, through consent and during construction.

They are looking for an Associate/Technical Director to join & lead their London office. You’ll be joining a consultancy who provide full Transport Planning services from inception and feasibility through to planning, post-permission, and detailed design.

Working with everyone from developers to local planning authorities, they span the public and private sectors. Their projects range in scale from single-unit developments through to large-scale town centre regeneration and urban extensions. Their work includes Transport Assessments, Transport Planning, Travel Planning, Accessibility Planning, Transport Modelling, and Safety Audits.

What’s on offer

  • Hybrid / Flexible working
  • Car allowance
  • Bonus scheme
  • Private medical insurance
  • Life assurance
  • Salary sacrifice schemes including: dental, optical etc.

The role

  • Leading business development efforts and proposal development
  • Managing key client relationships
  • Providing guidance and work to team members across various disciplines
  • Mentoring and coaching junior engineers
  • Supporting sector and client leads with strategic initiatives

What you need to succeed

  • You will have proven experience working in a Transport Planning consultancy and be comfortable presenting ideas and project work to Clients
  • You will be a Chartered Transport Planning Professional or Chartered Engineer certified by the Engineering Council
  • You will have strong practical knowledge of Linsig, Junctions 9 and preferably experience of using TRACC/similar
  • You will have a strong understanding of relevant local and national policy and guidance.
  • Organised and methodical with particular attention to detail
  • The ability to prioritise tasks and work to tight deadlines under pressure
  • Have a pragmatic approach and possess strong problem-solving techniques
  • Strong business development skills with the ability to win work and maintain client relationships
  • Experience managing multidisciplinary teams in consultancy or contracting environments
  • Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field
  • Membership with ICE or similar professional body
  • Full, valid UK driving licence
  • Experience in procurement and technical specification writing

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Posted: April 17th, 2026