Associate Director- Transportation & Active Travel

Associate Director - Transportation and Active

Location: London/Slough 

Full-time | Permanent

Project Centre, part of Marston Holdings, is a leading design, engineering, and landscape architecture consultancy whose highly talented people are passionate about creating places that are attractive, innovative, sustainable, and safe. Our approach to integrated design produces award winning results that have won international recognition and named CIHT’s Employer of the Year in 2021. Led by a forward-thinking management team we work together in multi-disciplinary teams that provide services that are well thought-out and sustainable.

We are passionate about creating innovative, sustainable, and safe environments, and we're looking for a talented Associate Director to join our growing team in London or Slough!

As the Associate Director, you will lead the Transportation and Active Travel team, driving forward exciting projects that shape the future of local communities. This role provides a unique opportunity to contribute to key business strategies, manage high-profile client relationships, and mentor a team of engineers and consultants.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, adopting a collaborative and partnership-focused approach.
• Lead and mentor your team, ensuring quality project delivery and maintaining utilisation targets.
• Develop a pipeline of forward work, ensuring projects meet quality, financial, and client satisfaction goals.
• Manage transportation and active travel projects, including development control, local authority transport strategies, and active travel initiatives.
• Prepare and assist with bid submissions and frameworks, ensuring business growth and client engagement.
• Lead operational meetings, managing resources and project oversight across regional teams.

What We’re Looking For:

• Expertise in transportation and active travel planning, particularly in London and the South-East.
• Proven track record of managing transportation projects for local authorities.
• Strong financial and business management skills, including project budgeting and commercial management.
• Network of consultant, contractor, and developer contacts to assist in the growth and development of business targets.
• Experience in leading teams, mentoring staff, and developing innovative project solutions.
• Track record of continuous improvement and innovation in design and delivery processes
• Chartered status with CIHT and a relevant degree.

What’s in it for you?

• Salary: up to £75,000 per annum DOE
• Hybrid working
• Contract: Permanent
• Full time, 37.5 hours per week
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Package, subject to eligibility criteria
• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Private health care
• Yearly professional membership

Apply today and help shape the future of transportation and active travel!

Please note: New starters will be subject to clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and a County Court Judgment check. In addition, the post holder is expected to keep the Company updated if their personal circumstances change.

We are an equal opportunity employer, which means we'll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and their passion for creating better outcomes, and we're committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees