Technical Director

Ceto Talent
London

Associate / Technical Director - Transport Planning

£70,000 - £90,000 per annum Permanent London / Leeds / Bristol (Hybrid)

Are you an entrepreneurial transport planning professional ready to shape the future of a leading consultancy? Ceto Talent is recruiting an Associate / Technical Director - Transport Planning for a prestigious independent design practice, offering the opportunity to build teams, develop business and receive genuine recognition for your contribution.

What We're Looking For

The ideal Associate / Technical Director - Transport Planning will bring:

  • Extensive experience in transport planning within a consultancy environment
  • Proven track record of successful business development and winning new work
  • Demonstrable client followership with established relationships
  • Significant experience leading complex transport planning projects
  • Chartered status (MCIHT, MRTPI, MICE or equivalent)
  • Degree in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Geography, Urban Planning or related discipline
  • Specialist capability in areas such as development planning, active travel, business case development, or public transport planning
  • Experience managing and developing teams
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with strong commercial acumen and strategic thinking
  • Excellent presentation, communication and negotiation skills

About the Role

This Associate / Technical Director - Transport Planning position is ideal for ambitious professionals seeking genuine autonomy to demonstrate their ability with better reward and recognition. You'll build and develop transport planning teams whilst shaping business direction in collaboration with Partners.

As Associate / Technical Director - Transport Planning, you'll develop strategic business plans, lead complex projects, and provide specialist technical expertise. This role offers the platform to grow the business whilst bringing your client base with you.

Key Responsibilities

In this Associate / Technical Director - Transport Planning role, you will:

  • Develop and execute strategic business development plans to grow the transport planning market
  • Build and maintain a strong client base and lead on tenders and proposals
  • Provide specialist technical expertise and lead complex transport planning projects
  • Build, develop and mentor transport planning teams across offices
  • Collaborate with Partners to shape business direction and identify growth opportunities
  • Ensure all work meets the highest technical standards and client expectations

What's On Offer

  • Salary: £70,000 - £90,000 per annum
  • Location: London / Leeds / Bristol with hybrid working
  • 25 days annual leave (increasing with service)
  • Group pension scheme and private medical cover
  • Group Life Assurance and Income Protection
  • Professional Institution subscription paid
  • Cycle to Work Scheme and employee mentoring programme
  • Autonomy to shape your role with reward aligned to contribution
  • Close-knit collaborative culture with direct Partner access

How to Apply

If you're an experienced Associate / Technical Director - Transport Planning with the entrepreneurial drive, client followership and technical expertise we're looking for, we want to hear from you.

Please apply now or contact Ceto Talent for a confidential discussion about this opportunity.

Ceto Talent is committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of background

Posted 2026-02-24

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