Associate Transport Planning Lead

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Oversee the transport planning service line and provide technical guidance.

• Direct the execution of transport planning, net zero, and decarbonization initiatives.

• Ensure timely project delivery, adhering to budget constraints and meeting client expectations.

• Offer strategic and technical leadership across various projects.

• Create technical documents, client reports, and presentations.

• Collaborate with data science and software development teams to streamline processes and support ongoing improvement.

• Manage technical oversight, advisory functions, and analysis for transport and net zero projects.

• Develop and sustain robust client relationships.

• Present technical insights and proposals to senior stakeholders.

• Represent City Science at industry conferences and events.

• Lead the preparation of bids, tenders, and proposals.

• Identify and secure new business prospects.

• Contribute to revenue enhancement and strategic partnerships.

• Cultivate, manage, mentor, and support the transport planning team.

• Uphold high standards of technical quality and project execution.

• Facilitate engagement sessions, content development, and outreach as needed.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, with at least 4 years in a commercial setting.

• Demonstrated experience in leading complex transport planning projects and programs.

• Strong track record in business development and securing work.

• Experience in implementing transport, sustainability, and decarbonization strategies.

• Familiarity with advising on Local Transport Plans and Local Cycling & Walking Infrastructure Plans (LCWIPs).

• Excellent report writing, analytical, and communication skills.

• Proven experience in managing and developing teams.

• Degree qualified (minimum 2:1 or equivalent), preferably in a STEM field such as Physics, Engineering, Geography, Computer Science, or Mathematics.

• Experience in transport systems and leading technical project components.

• In-depth technical knowledge of transport planning and sustainability.

• Extensive network of client relationships.

• An entrepreneurial, resilient, and determined mindset.

• A Master’s degree in Transport Planning is desirable.

• Chartered status or progress towards chartership is preferred.

• Completion of project management qualifications such as PRINCE2 or APM is an asset.

• Experience in delivering BSIPs and Electric Vehicle Strategies is beneficial.

• Knowledge of GIS, data analysis, and transport modeling tools is desirable.

• Experience in consulting, technology, or high-growth environments is preferred.

• Must not require employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunity to engage in a variety of projects within the consultancy.

• Chance to develop a transport planning team.

• Continuous mentoring, training, and support from senior professionals in the business (including assistance towards professional chartership).

• Paid membership for up to two professional institutions.

• Flexible working arrangements available.

• 25 days of annual leave entitlement, with the option to purchase an additional 5 days.

• Enrollment in our group pension scheme.

• Eye care vouchers provided.

• Cycle to work scheme available.

• Access to an employee assistance program.