Transport Planning Director

Transport Planning Director | Transport & Infrastructure
📌 Edinburgh
📌 Hybrid
Company Overview:
Join a well-established, 20+ year business with a strong national brand and a reputation for excellence in Transport Planning & Infrastructure.
The business is seeking a dynamic and entrepreneurial Transport Planning Director to lead and grow the Scottish business. This is a unique opportunity for someone who dreams of starting their own business but prefers the security and resources of an established company.
Enjoy the freedom to shape your own success without the hassle of starting from scratch or chasing fees, and benefit from their extensive national talent pool and resources.
Qualifications:

• A degree in a related subject.
  
• Member of the CIHT or equivalent.
  
• Proven experience in transport planning or a related field.
  
• Strong business development and project management skills.
  
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
  
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a desire to grow and develop the business.
  
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  Role Overview:
  This will be carved out by you. There are no time limits and no KPI expectations. As the brand ambassador of the Scottish Businesses, growth will inevitably take time - and patience.
  Some of the typical responsibilities will include:
  
• Leading and delivering a variety of projects within our growing a team.
  
• Engaging in activities from bidding through to client management and project delivery.
  
• Supporting with data analytics, feasibility studies, modelling, transport appraisal, economic assessments, and sustainable transport initiatives.
  Key Responsibilities:
  
• Secure and manage transport planning projects.
  
• Contribute to business development and growth strategies.
  
• Collaborate with a national team of experts to deliver high-quality projects.
  
• Provide leadership and direction to the Edinburgh office.
  
• Engage with clients and stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes.
  
• Support the development of innovative transport solutions.
  What We Offer:
  
• The opportunity to lead and grow a business with the backing of a strong national brand.
  
• Freedom from micromanagement and the ability to shape your own success.
  
• Access to a vast pool of national talent and resources.
  
• Highly competitive salary and benefits package.
  
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
  How to Apply: If you are a motivated and ambitious transport planner looking for a unique opportunity to lead and grow a business, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV or call in confidence to Zoe Hamilton on (phone number removed).
  Keywords: LR5V5R9R, Transport planner, transport planning, CIHT (Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation), CILT (Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport), Urban Planning, Traffic Engineering, Sustainable Transport, Transport Modelling, GIS (Geographic Information Systems), Data Analytics, Feasibility Studies, Transport Appraisal, Economic Assessments, Project Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Public Policy, Environmental Impact Assessments, Infrastructure Planning, Mobility Management, Smart Cities, Public Transport Systems