Transport Planning - Associate Director

Are you a Transport Planning professional ready to drive strategic direction and make a tangible impact? Stantec, a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, is seeking an Associate Director to join our highly engaged Transport division in our established Leeds office.

This isn't just a job; it's an exciting opportunity to grow an established and reputable business, leading a diverse portfolio of transport planning projects across the region. You'll be instrumental in shaping the future of transportation, working with a broad range of clients in both the private and public sectors.

Our team have a wealth of experience and will offer support, development opportunities and expert advice. Working collaboratively amongst multidisciplinary teams, you will deliver a wide variety of project work and practice with a broad range of clients in the private and public sectors.

You can find out more about us here https://www.hydrock.com/what-we-do/transportation/

As an Associate Director, you will build and maintain strong client relationships, lead and mentor a talented team, and contribute to the growth of the wider Transport business across Stantec.

You will oversee the delivery of project work that is commercially successful and of an excellent technical standard. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining excellent working relationships with clients, developers, statutory authorities, and co-professional collaborators. Identifying new client opportunities and business development will be a key part of your role.

ABOUT YOU

To succeed in this role, you will ideally be a Chartered Transport Planning Professional with a relevant degree in Transport Planning, Geography, Engineering or a related field. You will also have:

• A proven track record delivering transport-related development planning work (Transport Assessments, Travel Plans, Environmental Statements, etc.).
• Strong leadership skills and experience managing medium to large projects or workstreams.
• Commercial acumen, with a flair for business development and client engagement.
• Ideally you will have some experience of business development have an established presence and network within the regional market.
• Most importantly, you will have the ambition and passion to grow our team, deliver and build upon the existing projects within our portfolio and identify new opportunities in the market.

If you are excited and motivated by the challenge to help lead our Transport business in the North of England, then we want to hear from you.  This is a fantastic opportunity to grow an established and reputable business that will allow your creative and entrepreneurial leadership skills to come to the fore. You will be supported by a collaborative leadership team and play a key role in the business, at a very exciting time for us.

As a global design leader with over 31,000 engineers, architects, scientists, and project managers, Stantec is dedicated to designing with communities in mind. Our diverse expertise allows us to tackle projects of all sizes from complex urban developments to impactful neighbourhood initiatives, while connecting across our worldwide network to support one another and share knowledge. This commitment not only helps the communities we serve to thrive but enriches the growth and experience of our own people.

In the UK and Ireland, our growing team of 4,000 is both agile and influential, able to make a meaningful difference by creating solutions that respect the environment and enhance community value. Whether you’re just starting your career or are an experienced professional, your voice is valued here. Our collaborative culture encourages entrepreneurial thinking, ensuring everyone’s ideas are heard.

Our approach for clients is grounded in the belief that we’re stronger together. By merging Hydrock’s capabilities with Stantec’s multidisciplinary services in buildings, infrastructure, environmental science, energy, and sustainability, we’re uniquely positioned as a major force in the UK market, providing a powerful platform for future growth.

What We Offer:

• Inspiring and supportive colleagues
• Recognition for hard work and career progression
• Opportunities to develop both technical and soft skills
• Competitive starting salary
• Community involvement through “Stantec in the Community” initiatives
• Flexible benefits, including a green car leasing scheme
  

 A Culture of Inclusion and Opportunity

Stantec champions diversity, equity, and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we’re committed to creating a supportive environment where every employee can perform at their best. Flexibility is essential to our culture, and we aim to accommodate all employees fairly.

We consider all application individually with the required qualifications and knowledge without regard to any of the protected characteristics. We would like to provide everyone with a fair selection, assessment and employment experience so we ask with are made aware of any physical or neurodiverse condition within your application for which appropriate reasonable adjustments can be made by us. 

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