Director of Transport Planning

Director of Transport Planning

BIRMINGHAM

£75 80k plus benefits

Our client are a prolific consultancy who lead the industry in design, planning and project management across the built environment.

As they continue to expand their offering they are currently seeking to make a this key appointment and call for a Director of Transport Planning to lead, shape and direct a wide portfolio of transport planning consultancy project work, encompassing multiple sectors within the business.

For your part you will have established a solid professional reputation, with an extensive network of contacts. You will be able to take a broad commercial perspective of the business, have a strong track record in winning new work and a focus on supporting a sustainable, healthy and diverse growth agenda.

• A thorough knowledge and understanding of the UK Transport Planning System and knowledge of the relevant legislation, combined with a strong portfolio which demonstrates such knowledge, technical capability and understanding in respect of development planning.
• Extensive experience in the coordination and implementation of strategies from development plan site promotions through to the successful management of applications for major development projects
• Take responsibility for projects from the inception stages through to successful completion
• Take responsibility for the co-ordination of project teams and project management
• Experienced in the coordination and preparation of hearing statements and proofs of evidence, together with the delivery of that evidence planning at both hearings and inquiries
• Ability to write complex reports, interpret data at ease and make clear and relevant recommendations
• Extensive experience of direct client care, the implications of actions and dealing effectively with difficult/complex issues.
• The ability to lead on the management and development of key client contacts
• A detailed understanding of the financial and marketing implications of decisions and actions, together with an awareness of political and economic conditions, business opportunities and competitor activity
• Play an active role in staff development, management and training (mentoring where appropriate) including assistance with the day‑to‑day running of the office
• To work to actively to promote good customer relations across all sections of the community
• Assist in supporting the wider transport planning team at the group through workload and resource planning, leadership, and an appreciation of team capacity and capability.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships across the business;
• Play an effective part in developing and maintaining effective working practices at team level;
• Liaise with Line Manager regarding workload;
• Work with your Line Manager and to take responsibility for own performance and training and development.

We are keen to hear from seasoned Transport Planners with ideally 10 or more years experience in the industry with sound transport planning knowledge, professional networks with the ability to manage a wide and complex workload.

A rewarding and exceptional opportunity awaits you, where you will be well compensated for your efforts, including a well above industry bonus benefit. The company’s strong industry presence will ensure that you have a great platform to work from, whilst being supported by their regional offices.