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Associate Director- Transport Planning (Development Management)

Birmingham, gb💼 Full-time🗓 2026-08-26 → 2026-09-25

Core

Senior technical advisor and client lead for transport planning matters, protecting the operation, safety, and future performance of the Strategic Road Network (SRN) for a key strategic client.

Role type

Senior IC transport planning consultant (development management)

Builds

Transport planning advice, planning conditions, and evidence for planning appeals/inquiries for the Strategic Road Network

Domain

UK Transport Planning / Infrastructure Development

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure

Required skills

Transport Assessments, Trip Generation, Trip Distribution/Assignment, Junction Capacity Modelling, Mitigation suitability, Planning conditions drafting, DMRB compliance reviews, GG104 Safety Risk Assessments, WCHARs, Road Safety Audits, DCO process, Local Plan Examination

Preferred skills

Strategic modelling, Microsimulation, Trigger mechanism negotiations, Public inquiries/hearings experience

Technologies

JUNCTIONS, LINSIG, Microsimulation tools

Responsibilities

Review planning application documentation affecting the SRN, lead complex transport planning consultations, manage client relationships and contractual obligations, mentor a team of transport planners, provide technical assurance and sign-off on recommendations

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership

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