Associate to Associate Director - Transport Planning
Meet Our Recruiter
Sue Greeff
About the Role
A growing multidisciplinary consultancy is seeking two experienced Associate to Associate Directors to join its expanding Transport Planning & Infrastructure team. This is a senior opportunity to lead on a diverse portfolio of development and infrastructure projects across the UK, working within a collaborative, planning-led environment.
You'll play a key role in shaping transport strategies, supporting major development schemes and contributing to the continued growth of the team across multiple office locations.
The Role
As a senior member of the team, you will take ownership of project delivery, client relationships and technical outputs across a range of transport planning services.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading transport planning input across development projects from appraisal through to delivery.
- Preparing and overseeing Transport Assessments, Statements and Travel Plans.
- Developing sustainable transport and mobility strategies.
- Undertaking junction modelling, network analysis and forecasting.
- Supporting site promotion and infrastructure planning work.
- Managing project programmes, priorities and deliverables.
- Building strong relationships with clients, stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams.
- Contributing to business development and team growth.
About You
- Significant experience in transport planning within a consultancy or similar environment.
- Strong technical capability across modelling and assessment tools (e.g. ARCADY, PICADY, TRICS, TEMPRO, AutoCAD).
- Proven ability to manage projects and deliver high-quality technical outputs.
- Excellent written, analytical and communication skills.
- Strong client-facing experience and relationship management ability.
- Proactive, organised and commercially aware approach.
- Experience leading or mentoring team members (desirable at this level).
Salary & Benefits
- Competitive salary (DOE).
- Hybrid working arrangements.
- Private healthcare, pension and life assurance.
- Professional membership support and CPD programme.
- Enhanced family policies and wellbeing support.
- Cycle to work and flexible benefits schemes.
- Clear progression opportunities within a growing team.
Why Apply?
This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a senior leadership role within a growing consultancy, offering real influence over project delivery, team development and client relationships. You'll benefit from varied, high-profile work and a supportive environment that encourages professional growth.
When applying to any role through Cobalt, your CV will never be shared with a client without your prior consent. Apply in confidence below or get in touch with me for a confidential discussion about the position via sgreeff@cobaltrecruitment.com or 07458161399.
