Associate Director - Transport Planner

About the role

Join BWB Consulting’s Transport & Accessibility Planning team as an Associate Director Transport Planner. You will lead strategic delivery on large development projects, including Development Consent Orders (DCO) and associated examinations, while building strong client relationships across the Midlands and other UK offices.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure delivery of high‑quality project services, collaborating with management to secure approvals and repeat business.
• Act as the primary client contact for Transport & Accessibility Planning, leading large projects, DCOs, examinations and expert‑witness support.
• Develop service expertise in planning, development and infrastructure processes with a client‑focused mindset.
• Coordinate and deliver client account plans and manage client relationships as required.
• Contribute to discipline, divisional and regional meetings.
• Support growth of the Transport & Accessibility Planning team and wider advisory division.
• Lead multi‑disciplinary BWB teams both internally and externally when needed.

Required profile

• Proactive character with strong teamwork abilities.
• Flexibility to meet demanding timescales.
• Excellent project management and organisational skills.
• Ability to thrive under high‑pressure situations.
• Attention to detail and commercial client focus.
• Innovative mindset, adaptable and willing to challenge norms.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills for diverse audiences.
• Visible technical leadership, accountable for work outcomes.
• Proven adaptability to varied client needs and initiative‑driven.
• Sound understanding of transport planning and BWB pre‑planning services.
• Membership of a relevant professional institution (CIHT, CILT, IHE, TPS, ICE).

Required skills

• Transport Planning
• Development Consent Orders (DCO)
• Examination processes
• Expert witness experience

What we offer

• Inclusive culture encouraging authenticity.
• Competitive rewards: salary, 5% pension match, life assurance, long‑service recognition.
• Hybrid working (3 days office) with 25‑28 days holiday and flexible core hours.
• Health & wellbeing programmes including Westfield Health, cash plan, Cycle‑to‑Work scheme.
• Fully funded training, chartership support and paid professional subscriptions.
• Community initiatives: volunteering days, social events, discounts and savings.