Director - Transport

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.

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.

Role

Our Government practice is looking for an experienced Director to join the Transport team. Baringa is growing its Transport practice and we are looking for a senior leader to help shape the future of mobility.

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.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave policy: 5 weeks of annual leave plus an additional 2 weeks after 5 years of continuous service.
• Flexible working: hybrid policy and unpaid leave options.
• Corporate responsibility days: 3 days per year to support social and environmental causes.
• Wellbeing fund: annual People Fund to support personal wellbeing activities.
• Profit share scheme: all employees participate in the Baringa Group Profit Share Scheme.

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 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 actively encourage applications from those who identify with less represented and minority groups. We operate an inclusive recruitment process, ensuring reasonable adjustments where needed. Please contact a member of our Recruitment Team to discuss further.

Privacy Notices

For UK & EU

Your personal data will be retained by Baringa for up to two years, in accordance with our UK Recruitment Privacy Notice / EU Recruitment Privacy Notice, to evaluate your application and meet our legal and reporting obligations. In line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the right to request access to, rectification, or erasure (subject to legal limitations) of your personal data. For more information, please contact us at privacy@baringa.com.

For the USA

Your personal data may be retained by Baringa for up to two years, as outlined in our Recruitment Privacy Notice (AMER & APAC), to support the recruitment process and internal reporting requirements. Where applicable, and in accordance with relevant federal and state laws, you may have the right to request access, correction or deletion of your personal information. For further details, please contact privacy@baringa.com.

For Australia & Singapore

Your personal data will be retained by Baringa for up to two years, in accordance with our Recruitment Privacy Notice (AMER & APAC), to assess your application and meet applicable reporting and legal obligations. In line with the Australian Privacy Act and Singapore’s Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA), you may have rights to access, correct or request limited deletion of your personal data. For more information, please contact us at privacy@baringa.com.

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