DIRECTOR OF TRANSPORT PLANNING

BIRMINGHAM

£75 – 80k plus benefits

Our client is 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 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.

The 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.
• 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 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.