Technical Director – Transport Planning
Bristol
£68,000 - £75,000
A major consultancy is looking to appoint a Transport Planning Technical Director to drive growth, lead strategy, and build high‑performing teams in one of their core regional offices. This is a unique opportunity for an ambitious mid‑career professional ready to take the step into true leadership, with full backing to shape a business area around your vision.
The Opportunity
You will take a leading role in expanding the transport planning offer across your chosen region, with full strategic input and the freedom to build a team around your specialism. Your expertise could lie in:
* Development Planning
* Active Travel
* Business Case / Economic Appraisal
* Public Transport Planning
* Strategic Transport Modelling
* Or another niche that helps differentiate the market offering
This role suits someone already well‑connected, respected, and trusted by clients, someone with a strong existing followership keen to join you in your next chapter.
You’ll work closely with senior leadership to shape a long‑term business plan, with the autonomy to execute it and the support needed to scale quickly.
What We’re Looking For
* A proven senior transport planning professional with a strong commercial instinct
* Someone who has delivered repeat business and built long‑term client relationships
* An entrepreneurial mindset, comfortable with winning work, shaping markets, and leading growth
* A collaborator who can inspire, mentor, and develop technical teams
* Strong technical foundation in at least one specialist discipline
* A clear vision for how you’d develop the regional transport planning offering
You’ll be invited to present a high‑level plan of your aspirations, growth strategy, and how you’d shape the market. This forms the starting point for collaborative discussions.
Why This Role?
* Real autonomy to build and lead your own team
* Backing from a strong national consultancy with a respected brand
* Highly competitive salary, bonus and long‑term rewards
* Flexible, hybrid working in modern offices
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