Director of Transport Planning

DIRECTOR OF TRANSPORT PLANNING           

Birmingham

to £BIRMINGHAM

£75 – 80k plus excellent benefits

Superb opportunity to join this fast moving prolific consultancy who lead the industry in design, planning and project management across the built environment.

As they continue to go from strength to strength they are seeking an experienced Transport Planning professional who has a strong industry knowledge.

Your focus will be to expand their offering by leading, shaping and directing 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 circle 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 – for this you will be extremely handsomely rewarded.

In greater detail aThe role requires:-

• 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 is seen as a must.

Additionally you will possess 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.  Co-ordinate

• Take responsibility for the co-ordination of project teams and project management as well as

• 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

An accomplished individual with the 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.

We are keen to hear from seasoned Transport Planners with ideally between 10-15 or more years` experience in the transport planning field with strong ties across the industry and with sound transport planning knowledge, professional networks with the ability to lead on several projects at any one time with strong leadershipmanage 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.   There is also a very generrous company healthcare package for the whole family as well as a significant pension  contribution.

The company`s strong industry presence will ensure that you have a great platform to work from, whilst being a supported by their regional offices.

You will be rewarded exceptionally well with an incredibly generous bonus, extended leave and unrivalled career prospects.