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Associate Director - Transport Development Planning

Manchester, LEVEL 4, gb💼 Full-time🗓 2026-08-19 → 2026-09-27

Core

Lead the development and execution of strategic initiatives to grow the transport planning and consulting practice for public and private sector clients in the UK+I region.

Role type

Associate Director, Transport Development Planning

Builds

Strategic transport planning frameworks, feasibility studies, and multidisciplinary project delivery for major developments.

Domain

Urban planning, transport infrastructure, and development consent in the UK+I region.

Deliverable

product features

Required skills

Strategic leadership, business development, project management, client relationship management, team development, transport planning expertise, regulatory compliance knowledge, multi-disciplinary collaboration

Preferred skills

Membership in CIHT or TPS, strong client network, expertise in Development Planning, knowledge of active travel and passenger priority schemes

Technologies

Transport planning tools and software

Responsibilities

Lead strategic initiatives to grow the practice, manage delivery of transport planning inputs, identify and pursue new business opportunities, recruit and mentor high-performing teams, provide strategic advice to clients

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities

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