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Job title
Associate Director Transport and Development Planning
Ref no. | BHN535268 |
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Location | London, England |
Start date | ASAP |
Job type | Permanent |
Job status | Closed |
Job summary
With a growing pipeline of new clients and opportunities, and projects already in hand, our client are undergoing an exciting period of growth. They are looking to appoint an experienced Associate Director of Transport and Development Planning.
Key skills required for this role
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR TRANSPORT PLANNING
Important
Transport Planning - team leading and business development
Job description
Candidates will be in a similar Associate Director or an experienced Associate/Principal role looking to advance their career. Ideal candidates will have 10 plus years' experience in transport and development planning with a proven track record of developing profitable work streams with both private developers and local authority clients. A self-starter, you will be able to deliver and lead major projects and programmes of work, lead teams and demonstrate the ability to support the continued growth of the Region and providing support and growth within the discipline across the business, ensuring consistency and quality is maintained.
Main duties
- In collaboration with the Technical Director, develop and implement our strategic plan for the Transport and Development Planning Service;
- Manage project resources within the business unit, including the supervision and development of multidisciplinary and multi-location teams
- Promote the professional services offered to clients within the region, and work together with other directors and account managers to develop new business opportunities.
- Develop and direct business growth initiatives to grow and diversify the Client and service offering.
- Ensure customer satisfaction and develop long-term partnerships
- Contribute to regional and national level forums within the service and sector areas;
- Ensure individuals and teams operate in compliance with relevant industry legislation and design standards, quality management systems and procedures;
- Provide interdisciplinary coordination, determine project needs, and participate in inter-office coordination of other stakeholders on small, medium and large scale projects;
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in relevant technical discipline
- Chartered Status with a recognised professional Institution (ICE, CIHT or equivalent)
- 15 years' experience delivering relevant technical and professional services.
- Proven leadership skills, ability to work under pressure, and deliver efficient financial performance.
- Knowledge and experience operating within a matrix model;
- Self-starter with the ability to analyse complex situations, develop options and successfully promote solutions quickly
- Well-developed written and oral communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels
- Experience developing and leading opportunity pursuits, business and account management and experience establishing and developing Client relationships;
- Knowledge and experience of effective people leadership initiatives including Equality, Inclusion and Diversification
- Demonstrable experience of project management including experience of change management
- Holistic overview of the progression of the discipline across the company in terms of quality and consistency