Director - Infrastructure Planning A prestigious planning and engagement consultancy, renowned for its work on significant infrastructure projects, is seeking dynamic individuals for a Planning Director. This is a unique chance to lead and influence major projects across the rail, road, water, and energy sectors, working closely with clients on a day-to-day basis. Why This Role Stands Out: - Impactful Work: Be at the forefront of transformative infrastructure projects, from initiation through to operation. - Client Interaction: Engage directly with clients, ensuring your expertise shapes the future of essential public services. - Career Growth: Join a consultancy that values professional development and offers a clear pathway for career advancement. - Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a team of dedicated professionals in a supportive and innovative setting. Key Responsibilities: - Project Leadership: Oversee the planning and execution of infrastructure projects from inception to completion, ensuring all objectives are met. - Strategic Development: Develop and implement strategic plans and policies that drive project success. - Stakeholder Engagement: Liaise with government bodies, local authorities, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless project progression. - Budget and Timeline Management: Manage project budgets and timelines, ensuring efficient use of resources. - Expert Advice: Provide expert advice on planning and development issues, contributing to the consultancy's reputation for excellence. Skills and Experience Required: - Proven Experience: Demonstrable experience in town planning, particularly within the infrastructure sector. - Leadership Skills: Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to inspire and guide a team. - Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop and implement strategic plans that align with project goals. - Communication Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with a range of stakeholders. - Problem-Solving: Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate complex planning and development.

Our client is a well-established and growing transport planning consultancy delivering high-quality advice to private and public sector clients across the UK. They work on a broad range of residential, commercial and mixed-use developments, providing pragmatic, development-led transport solutions. The Role Our client is seeking a Transport Planner at Consultant or Senior Consultant level to join their Surrey-based team. The role will involve leading and contributing to a wide range of development-focused transport planning projects, supporting planning applications and providing technical input from feasibility through to delivery. This is an excellent opportunity for a transport planner looking to take on greater responsibility, develop client-facing skills and progress within a supportive consultancy environment. Key Responsibilities Prepare and manage Transport Assessments, Transport Statements and Travel Plans Undertake and review junction modelling and analysis (e.g. Junctions 9/10, LinSig, PICADY/ARCADY) Analyse traffic, pedestrian and cycle survey data and present findings clearly Provide transport input to planning applications and appeal work Liaise directly with clients, local highway authorities, architects and project teams Support and lead site feasibility studies and access strategy development Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior team members (Senior level) Contribute to project management, programme delivery and fee proposals Attend and represent the company at client and design team meetings Candidate Requirements Essential: Degree in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Geography or a related discipline Proven experience within a transport planning consultancy or similar environment Good understanding of the UK planning system and development control process Experience preparing technical transport reports for planning applications Strong written, analytical and verbal communication skills Desirable: Experience with industry-standard modelling software (e.g. LinSig, AutoCAD) Experience managing smaller projects or workstreams independently Experience across residential and mixed-use development projects What Our Client Offers Competitive salary commensurate with experience Hybrid and flexible working arrangements Clear progression pathway to Senior and Principal levels Support towards professional accreditation and ongoing CPD Exposure to high-quality projects and a varied client base Friendly, collaborative and professional working environment How to Apply To apply, please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and interest in the.