Job Title: Senior or Principal Town Planner Location: Bristol Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent Working Pattern: Hybrid working available A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior or Principal Town Planner to join a highly regarded planning consultancy team in Bristol. This is an ideal role for a commercially minded planner with strong technical skills who is looking to work on high-profile, complex developments across the UK. You'll be joining a well-established team known for advising private and public sector clients on a wide variety of projects - including major regeneration schemes, city centre redevelopment, strategic housing promotion, retail, logistics, student housing, sports and leisure developments, and the reuse of listed buildings. About the Role: You will take a leading role in delivering planning advice from early feasibility through to application, Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), and appeal. This role involves working closely with landowners, developers, institutional investors, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver commercially viable outcomes. Key Responsibilities: Lead on the preparation and delivery of planning strategies, appraisals, and documentation Assess site planning histories and relevant local/national policy frameworks Draft clear and persuasive planning statements to support development proposals Represent clients in planning negotiations and at public consultations Attend site visits, client meetings, and design team discussions Manage project delivery, timelines, and budgets Collaborate with colleagues across disciplines such as transport, sustainability, and design Monitor planning applications and respond to consultation feedback About You: Degree in Town Planning or a related discipline Chartered Membership of the RTPI (or NIPA) Solid knowledge and experience of the UK planning system Background in either private sector consultancy or local authority planning Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong critical thinking and analytical skills A commercial and proactive approach to client engagement Passionate about contributing to a growing, collaborative team environment What's on Offer: Opportunity to work on landmark and regionally significant developments A hybrid working model supporting flexibility and work-life balance Career progression within a multidisciplinary consultancy environment A supportive team culture with access to technical experts across disciplines Involvement in diverse and high-impact planning projects across sectors This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven planning professional to step into a senior role within a collaborative and innovative consultancy team working at the forefront of UK planning. Interested? Apply now to take the next step in your planning career - (url removed) or call (phone number removed) Reference - 61041
Sep 11, 2025
Full time
Job Title: Senior or Principal Town Planner Location: Bristol Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent Working Pattern: Hybrid working available A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior or Principal Town Planner to join a highly regarded planning consultancy team in Bristol. This is an ideal role for a commercially minded planner with strong technical skills who is looking to work on high-profile, complex developments across the UK. You'll be joining a well-established team known for advising private and public sector clients on a wide variety of projects - including major regeneration schemes, city centre redevelopment, strategic housing promotion, retail, logistics, student housing, sports and leisure developments, and the reuse of listed buildings. About the Role: You will take a leading role in delivering planning advice from early feasibility through to application, Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), and appeal. This role involves working closely with landowners, developers, institutional investors, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver commercially viable outcomes. Key Responsibilities: Lead on the preparation and delivery of planning strategies, appraisals, and documentation Assess site planning histories and relevant local/national policy frameworks Draft clear and persuasive planning statements to support development proposals Represent clients in planning negotiations and at public consultations Attend site visits, client meetings, and design team discussions Manage project delivery, timelines, and budgets Collaborate with colleagues across disciplines such as transport, sustainability, and design Monitor planning applications and respond to consultation feedback About You: Degree in Town Planning or a related discipline Chartered Membership of the RTPI (or NIPA) Solid knowledge and experience of the UK planning system Background in either private sector consultancy or local authority planning Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong critical thinking and analytical skills A commercial and proactive approach to client engagement Passionate about contributing to a growing, collaborative team environment What's on Offer: Opportunity to work on landmark and regionally significant developments A hybrid working model supporting flexibility and work-life balance Career progression within a multidisciplinary consultancy environment A supportive team culture with access to technical experts across disciplines Involvement in diverse and high-impact planning projects across sectors This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven planning professional to step into a senior role within a collaborative and innovative consultancy team working at the forefront of UK planning. Interested? Apply now to take the next step in your planning career - (url removed) or call (phone number removed) Reference - 61041
SENIOR/PRINCIPAL TRANSPORT PLANNER 55- 62k plus benefits Warwickshire Our client occupies an envious position within the highways, traffic and transport planning arena providing advice and design services across the residential, commercial, leisure and energy sectors. As they continue to grow their business they are seeking to appoint an experienced Transport Planner/Engineer to support their workload which provides transport solutions for a wide and diverse range of projects across the country. They are well known in their field and work closely with a number of leading architects, planners and developers. At any one time they have a range of live projects covering all transport sectors, including residential, retail, commercial, education, health, energy, ports, regeneration, new communities and urban extensions. Key to this role is the ability to embrace many facets of the role and demonstrate adaptability is seen as key as well as being capable of working on a wide spectrum of work. Our client would hope to attract an individual with preferably five or more experience as a Tranpsort Planner, more would certainly be very useful as the job remit is far reaching with masses of potential. It is hoped that you may also be a Civil Engineer with good highways knowledge and report writing skills and possess excellent communication skills, as well as sound experience with current industry software. You will also be fully acquainted with UK standards, policy and legislation. The work will cover a wide area with the focus being on the Midlands and South East and offers a diverse range of schemes, which will involve delivery of a number of projects at any one time. You will take on responsibility for project delivery for this wide range of projects, whilst producing quality technical assessments and designs and ensuring reports are delivered to the highest standards. There will also be responsibility for liaising with client teams and local authority officers to reach agreement on development proposals and ensuring projects are delivered on time and to budget. From time to time there will be the call to prepare and present at hearings and inquiries. In return you can expect a very generous salary package along with superb prospects with the opportunity to run your own schemes including being an integral part of their dedicated team. We are keen to hear from individuals who are perhaps just exploring the market - this role offers autonomy, potential ownership in the business and a very healthy workload in the heart of the picturesque county of Warwickshire.
Sep 09, 2025
Full time
SENIOR/PRINCIPAL TRANSPORT PLANNER 55- 62k plus benefits Warwickshire Our client occupies an envious position within the highways, traffic and transport planning arena providing advice and design services across the residential, commercial, leisure and energy sectors. As they continue to grow their business they are seeking to appoint an experienced Transport Planner/Engineer to support their workload which provides transport solutions for a wide and diverse range of projects across the country. They are well known in their field and work closely with a number of leading architects, planners and developers. At any one time they have a range of live projects covering all transport sectors, including residential, retail, commercial, education, health, energy, ports, regeneration, new communities and urban extensions. Key to this role is the ability to embrace many facets of the role and demonstrate adaptability is seen as key as well as being capable of working on a wide spectrum of work. Our client would hope to attract an individual with preferably five or more experience as a Tranpsort Planner, more would certainly be very useful as the job remit is far reaching with masses of potential. It is hoped that you may also be a Civil Engineer with good highways knowledge and report writing skills and possess excellent communication skills, as well as sound experience with current industry software. You will also be fully acquainted with UK standards, policy and legislation. The work will cover a wide area with the focus being on the Midlands and South East and offers a diverse range of schemes, which will involve delivery of a number of projects at any one time. You will take on responsibility for project delivery for this wide range of projects, whilst producing quality technical assessments and designs and ensuring reports are delivered to the highest standards. There will also be responsibility for liaising with client teams and local authority officers to reach agreement on development proposals and ensuring projects are delivered on time and to budget. From time to time there will be the call to prepare and present at hearings and inquiries. In return you can expect a very generous salary package along with superb prospects with the opportunity to run your own schemes including being an integral part of their dedicated team. We are keen to hear from individuals who are perhaps just exploring the market - this role offers autonomy, potential ownership in the business and a very healthy workload in the heart of the picturesque county of Warwickshire.
Principal Planning Officer Rutland County council - Local Authority £50+ ph Initial 3 months Job Ref - 60515 The right person will need to be highly experienced and able to hit the ground running, with a solid track record of handling major planning applications including major industrial developments and residential schemes of up to 200 homes. We're after someone who's self-sufficient, well-organised, and comfortable working independently with minimal supervision. As most of our team work remotely, the postholder will need to be confident using IT systems and managing their workload from home. Experience with Idox Uniform would be a bonus. The role will also involve site visits, so access to transport and flexibility to travel within the area is essential. Office presence - Hybrid Carrington West Pay Rate - up to £50+ ph Please call Lauren Buchanan on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion on this role, or email me or our planning team if you are short of time to chat: (url removed) (url removed) Carrington West's dedicated Town Planning Recruitment Team supply clients UK wide on both a permanent and contract basis and all levels of seniority. If this role is too senior, too junior or in a location that is unsuitable, but you are keen on options, please still feel free to apply and we can discuss other, often unadvertised roles with you.
Sep 08, 2025
Contractor
Principal Planning Officer Rutland County council - Local Authority £50+ ph Initial 3 months Job Ref - 60515 The right person will need to be highly experienced and able to hit the ground running, with a solid track record of handling major planning applications including major industrial developments and residential schemes of up to 200 homes. We're after someone who's self-sufficient, well-organised, and comfortable working independently with minimal supervision. As most of our team work remotely, the postholder will need to be confident using IT systems and managing their workload from home. Experience with Idox Uniform would be a bonus. The role will also involve site visits, so access to transport and flexibility to travel within the area is essential. Office presence - Hybrid Carrington West Pay Rate - up to £50+ ph Please call Lauren Buchanan on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion on this role, or email me or our planning team if you are short of time to chat: (url removed) (url removed) Carrington West's dedicated Town Planning Recruitment Team supply clients UK wide on both a permanent and contract basis and all levels of seniority. If this role is too senior, too junior or in a location that is unsuitable, but you are keen on options, please still feel free to apply and we can discuss other, often unadvertised roles with you.
Job Description What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you. A little more about your role We are seeking a Principal / Associate Transport Planner based in the North of England specialising in business case development and appraisal for active and sustainable transport schemes. Manage a range of transport projects or tasks focusing on business case development and appraisal for active and sustainable travel schemes and transport strategies. This will include working with our other service lines on large multi-disciplinary projects from concept to delivery. Lead the development of high quality business cases and appraisals that enable our clients to unlock funding for sustainable transport solutions Responsible for the financial performance of tasks and projects and contribute to the commercial performance of our team. Collaborate with our national business case specialists to bid, deliver projects and share good practice, including to upskill colleagues across the business particularly in appraisal and business case development to grow capability and capacity. You will also have the opportunity to work collaboratively with our Net Zero, Future Mobility, Transport Communications and other expertise practice groups on a range of innovative strategies and projects for our clients. Your Team Our Transport Planning North Team incorporates a team of over 100 people across the North, Midlands and Scotland, with close links to our southern transport planning team. We also work closely with our Team Transport colleagues in Strategic Modelling and Liveable Places. We deliver a wide range of transport planning projects for our clients, as well as an extensive portfolio of multi-disciplinary and cross-sector services, including (but not limited to): active travel solutions; public transport network planning; scheme development and appraisal; business case development and Government funding applications for all types of transport schemes; economic appraisal; carbon appraisal and management; consultation and engagement and transport strategy and policy development. The broad range of our services allows our staff to develop their own skills and experiences over a wide portfolio of project work, providing both versatility in workload, and career development opportunities. Our clients are from Local Authorities and National Government Organisations. This provides our staff with the opportunity to work in a range of roles, across multiple disciplines, and realise their career aspirations, whatever they may be. help us to deliver challenging and exciting work for a range of national and regional clients. We are based at Wellington Place in Leeds City Centre just a short walk from the train station. What we will be looking for you to demonstrate Experience in the development of all five dimensions of transport business cases, advising on appropriate standards and appraisal methodologies including active mode, public realm, public transport, highway, environment, social and distributional and wider economic impact appraisal methodologies. Good project and task management skills developed across a range of transport and multi-disciplinary projects. Some experience in business development and work winning. The ability to manage and prioritise multiple projects and tasks to meet deadlines with minimal supervision and ability to adapt approach as necessary dependent on live project requirements Good spoken and written communication skills. Ability to liaise confidently with internal and external colleagues including public sector officials, members of the public and other key project stakeholders We are keen to hear from people who hold or who are currently working towards a professional qualification / chartership. Don't quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team. Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world. With us, you can. Apply today. About Us We are one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower. WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU? Work-life balance At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It's important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community. Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK. Inclusivity & Belonging We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote our culture of inclusivity. Health & Wellbeing We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme. Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you - giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package. Flex your time To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the "WSP My Hour," allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day. We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you. Your development We understand the importance of development and training to you. That's why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership. Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.
Sep 08, 2025
Full time
Job Description What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you. A little more about your role We are seeking a Principal / Associate Transport Planner based in the North of England specialising in business case development and appraisal for active and sustainable transport schemes. Manage a range of transport projects or tasks focusing on business case development and appraisal for active and sustainable travel schemes and transport strategies. This will include working with our other service lines on large multi-disciplinary projects from concept to delivery. Lead the development of high quality business cases and appraisals that enable our clients to unlock funding for sustainable transport solutions Responsible for the financial performance of tasks and projects and contribute to the commercial performance of our team. Collaborate with our national business case specialists to bid, deliver projects and share good practice, including to upskill colleagues across the business particularly in appraisal and business case development to grow capability and capacity. You will also have the opportunity to work collaboratively with our Net Zero, Future Mobility, Transport Communications and other expertise practice groups on a range of innovative strategies and projects for our clients. Your Team Our Transport Planning North Team incorporates a team of over 100 people across the North, Midlands and Scotland, with close links to our southern transport planning team. We also work closely with our Team Transport colleagues in Strategic Modelling and Liveable Places. We deliver a wide range of transport planning projects for our clients, as well as an extensive portfolio of multi-disciplinary and cross-sector services, including (but not limited to): active travel solutions; public transport network planning; scheme development and appraisal; business case development and Government funding applications for all types of transport schemes; economic appraisal; carbon appraisal and management; consultation and engagement and transport strategy and policy development. The broad range of our services allows our staff to develop their own skills and experiences over a wide portfolio of project work, providing both versatility in workload, and career development opportunities. Our clients are from Local Authorities and National Government Organisations. This provides our staff with the opportunity to work in a range of roles, across multiple disciplines, and realise their career aspirations, whatever they may be. help us to deliver challenging and exciting work for a range of national and regional clients. We are based at Wellington Place in Leeds City Centre just a short walk from the train station. What we will be looking for you to demonstrate Experience in the development of all five dimensions of transport business cases, advising on appropriate standards and appraisal methodologies including active mode, public realm, public transport, highway, environment, social and distributional and wider economic impact appraisal methodologies. Good project and task management skills developed across a range of transport and multi-disciplinary projects. Some experience in business development and work winning. The ability to manage and prioritise multiple projects and tasks to meet deadlines with minimal supervision and ability to adapt approach as necessary dependent on live project requirements Good spoken and written communication skills. Ability to liaise confidently with internal and external colleagues including public sector officials, members of the public and other key project stakeholders We are keen to hear from people who hold or who are currently working towards a professional qualification / chartership. Don't quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team. Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world. With us, you can. Apply today. About Us We are one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower. WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU? Work-life balance At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It's important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community. Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK. Inclusivity & Belonging We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote our culture of inclusivity. Health & Wellbeing We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme. Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you - giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package. Flex your time To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the "WSP My Hour," allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day. We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you. Your development We understand the importance of development and training to you. That's why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership. Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.
Senior/Principal Planning Consultant - Leading Multidisciplinary Consultancy Location: Scotland (Hybrid/Flexible Working Options Available) Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits + Clear Progression Path A globally recognised multidisciplinary consultancy is seeking a talented Senior or Principal Planning Consultant to join their expanding environment and infrastructure team in Scotland. With a growing pipeline of high-profile projects, this is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced planning professional looking to make a meaningful impact on major UK developments. You'll be joining a highly respected planning team operating at the forefront of sustainable development, working across sectors including energy, transport, utilities, ports and harbours, and buildings. This is a chance to shape the future of infrastructure and deliver real-world solutions to today's most pressing environmental and societal challenges. Key Responsibilities: Act as Planning Lead or Support Lead across a range of strategic projects Manage and deliver multi-disciplinary projects, providing expert consultancy services to a diverse client base Lead on bid preparation and framework responses Mentor junior planners and contribute to the overall growth and capability of the team Collaborate with experts across planning, environmental, engineering, and design disciplines Engage with key clients to support business development and market opportunities Requirements: Degree in Town Planning or a relevant subject Chartered or working towards chartered status Strong understanding of the UK planning system, including TCPA, DCO or TWAO processes Strategic planning and policy experience Knowledge of the Environmental Impact Assessment process (desirable) Excellent communication skills, with the ability to deliver well-presented reports and presentations Strong time management skills, able to handle multiple projects to tight deadlines Confidence to work independently and collaboratively within multi-disciplinary teams What's on Offer: A competitive salary package regularly benchmarked against the market 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to buy/sell additional leave A flexible benefits scheme tailored to support work/life balance, including medical insurance, gym membership, cycle-to-work scheme, and more Extensive support for chartership and ongoing professional development A supportive, inclusive, and forward-thinking working environment While preference is given to candidates based in or near Glasgow, applications from individuals across the UK are welcomed. Flexible and remote working arrangements are available. To find out more or apply confidentially, please get in touch today. Interested? The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on (phone number removed) or (url removed)
Sep 08, 2025
Full time
Senior/Principal Planning Consultant - Leading Multidisciplinary Consultancy Location: Scotland (Hybrid/Flexible Working Options Available) Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits + Clear Progression Path A globally recognised multidisciplinary consultancy is seeking a talented Senior or Principal Planning Consultant to join their expanding environment and infrastructure team in Scotland. With a growing pipeline of high-profile projects, this is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced planning professional looking to make a meaningful impact on major UK developments. You'll be joining a highly respected planning team operating at the forefront of sustainable development, working across sectors including energy, transport, utilities, ports and harbours, and buildings. This is a chance to shape the future of infrastructure and deliver real-world solutions to today's most pressing environmental and societal challenges. Key Responsibilities: Act as Planning Lead or Support Lead across a range of strategic projects Manage and deliver multi-disciplinary projects, providing expert consultancy services to a diverse client base Lead on bid preparation and framework responses Mentor junior planners and contribute to the overall growth and capability of the team Collaborate with experts across planning, environmental, engineering, and design disciplines Engage with key clients to support business development and market opportunities Requirements: Degree in Town Planning or a relevant subject Chartered or working towards chartered status Strong understanding of the UK planning system, including TCPA, DCO or TWAO processes Strategic planning and policy experience Knowledge of the Environmental Impact Assessment process (desirable) Excellent communication skills, with the ability to deliver well-presented reports and presentations Strong time management skills, able to handle multiple projects to tight deadlines Confidence to work independently and collaboratively within multi-disciplinary teams What's on Offer: A competitive salary package regularly benchmarked against the market 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to buy/sell additional leave A flexible benefits scheme tailored to support work/life balance, including medical insurance, gym membership, cycle-to-work scheme, and more Extensive support for chartership and ongoing professional development A supportive, inclusive, and forward-thinking working environment While preference is given to candidates based in or near Glasgow, applications from individuals across the UK are welcomed. Flexible and remote working arrangements are available. To find out more or apply confidentially, please get in touch today. Interested? The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on (phone number removed) or (url removed)
Title: Senior/Principal Town Planner Location: Leeds/Manchester/ Sheffield Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting one of the world's leading multi-disciplinary consultancy firms. Renowned for their expertise across infrastructure, energy, environment, transport, and development, they offer unparalleled opportunities for talented individuals in search of a rewarding career. We are looking to speak with experienced Town Planners at Senior and Principal level to join their highly successful and progressive planning team in the North of England. This is an opportunity to play a key role in delivering some of the UK's most exciting infrastructure and development projects while supporting the continued growth of a consultancy recognised globally for thought leadership in sustainability, Net Zero, ESG, Biodiversity Net Gain, and digital transformation. You will be part of a genuinely collaborative environment where every voice is valued equally. The organisation works with an impressive portfolio of clients including government bodies, major infrastructure providers, housing and regeneration agencies, transport organisations, local authorities, and private developers. The Role As a Senior/Principal Planner, your purpose will include: Acting as Planning Lead on projects across a range of markets and sectors. Leading on bid preparation, tender submissions and framework responses. Acting as lead consultant for multi-disciplinary projects and taking responsibility for project management and delivery. Providing support and mentorship to junior colleagues while working closely with Planning team leaders. Collaborating across environmental, engineering, and design disciplines within a multi-disciplinary consultancy environment (UK and international). Engaging with market and client leads to support business growth and development opportunities. What You Can Bring A relevant Planning degree (RTPI membership desirable). Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and resilient approach to work. Strong time management skills with a proven track record of delivering under pressure. Understanding of TCPA, DCO, TWAO or equivalent planning applications. Experience with the Environmental Impact Assessment process, strategic planning and planning policy. Ability to work effectively as part of multi-disciplinary teams and confidently contribute across projects. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain planning issues clearly and persuasively. Demonstrable experience in developing client relationships and supporting work winning/market growth. Why Join? This consultancy has consistently been recognised as one of the best places to work, with awards including LinkedIn's Top 25 Companies and Times Top 50 Employers for Women. You will benefit from: Working on some of the UK's most high-profile and complex infrastructure and development projects. A strong commitment to sustainability, Net Zero and creating social value. Inclusive employee networks and policies designed to support all backgrounds and lifestyles. Flexible working arrangements to support your wellbeing and work-life balance. Interested? The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on (phone number removed) or (url removed)
Sep 08, 2025
Full time
Title: Senior/Principal Town Planner Location: Leeds/Manchester/ Sheffield Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting one of the world's leading multi-disciplinary consultancy firms. Renowned for their expertise across infrastructure, energy, environment, transport, and development, they offer unparalleled opportunities for talented individuals in search of a rewarding career. We are looking to speak with experienced Town Planners at Senior and Principal level to join their highly successful and progressive planning team in the North of England. This is an opportunity to play a key role in delivering some of the UK's most exciting infrastructure and development projects while supporting the continued growth of a consultancy recognised globally for thought leadership in sustainability, Net Zero, ESG, Biodiversity Net Gain, and digital transformation. You will be part of a genuinely collaborative environment where every voice is valued equally. The organisation works with an impressive portfolio of clients including government bodies, major infrastructure providers, housing and regeneration agencies, transport organisations, local authorities, and private developers. The Role As a Senior/Principal Planner, your purpose will include: Acting as Planning Lead on projects across a range of markets and sectors. Leading on bid preparation, tender submissions and framework responses. Acting as lead consultant for multi-disciplinary projects and taking responsibility for project management and delivery. Providing support and mentorship to junior colleagues while working closely with Planning team leaders. Collaborating across environmental, engineering, and design disciplines within a multi-disciplinary consultancy environment (UK and international). Engaging with market and client leads to support business growth and development opportunities. What You Can Bring A relevant Planning degree (RTPI membership desirable). Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and resilient approach to work. Strong time management skills with a proven track record of delivering under pressure. Understanding of TCPA, DCO, TWAO or equivalent planning applications. Experience with the Environmental Impact Assessment process, strategic planning and planning policy. Ability to work effectively as part of multi-disciplinary teams and confidently contribute across projects. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain planning issues clearly and persuasively. Demonstrable experience in developing client relationships and supporting work winning/market growth. Why Join? This consultancy has consistently been recognised as one of the best places to work, with awards including LinkedIn's Top 25 Companies and Times Top 50 Employers for Women. You will benefit from: Working on some of the UK's most high-profile and complex infrastructure and development projects. A strong commitment to sustainability, Net Zero and creating social value. Inclusive employee networks and policies designed to support all backgrounds and lifestyles. Flexible working arrangements to support your wellbeing and work-life balance. Interested? The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on (phone number removed) or (url removed)
REF: NE(phone number removed) Principal Town Planner - Ipswich - Negotiable Are you a visionary leader passionate about shaping vibrant communities and sustainable urban environments? We're seeking an experienced and dynamic Principal Town Planner to lead our innovative client and drive impactful change in the city's development. Our client are dedicated to creating thriving, inclusive, and resilient communities that enhance the quality of life for all residents. As a leading urban planning firm, they're committed to excellence in urban design, environmental stewardship, and community engagement. Role Overview: As the Principal Town Planner, you'll play a pivotal role in guiding the strategic direction of our planning initiatives. Your responsibilities will include: Leading a team of talented planners to develop comprehensive urban plans and policies. Collaborating with government agencies, stakeholders, and community groups to ensure alignment with local needs and priorities. Providing expert guidance on zoning regulations, land use planning, and development proposals. Championing sustainability principles and advocating for innovative solutions to urban challenges. Overseeing project budgets, timelines, and deliverables to ensure successful outcomes. Requirements: To excel in this role, you should possess: A bachelor's or master's degree in urban planning, architecture, geography, or a related field. A proven track record in urban planning, with experience in leadership and project management. In-depth knowledge of planning principles, land use regulations, and urban development trends. Strong communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders and build consensus. Proficiency in GIS software, urban modeling tools, and other planning technologies. A commitment to fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of planning practice. Why Apply Opportunity to lead transformative projects that make a real difference in people's lives. Supportive and collaborative work environment that values innovation and creativity. Competitive salary and benefits package, including professional development opportunities. Vibrant city location with access to cultural amenities, parks, and public transportation. How to Apply: Contact Neil Ellerton of Penguin Recruitment on (phone number removed). Or send your CV to (url removed)
Sep 08, 2025
Full time
REF: NE(phone number removed) Principal Town Planner - Ipswich - Negotiable Are you a visionary leader passionate about shaping vibrant communities and sustainable urban environments? We're seeking an experienced and dynamic Principal Town Planner to lead our innovative client and drive impactful change in the city's development. Our client are dedicated to creating thriving, inclusive, and resilient communities that enhance the quality of life for all residents. As a leading urban planning firm, they're committed to excellence in urban design, environmental stewardship, and community engagement. Role Overview: As the Principal Town Planner, you'll play a pivotal role in guiding the strategic direction of our planning initiatives. Your responsibilities will include: Leading a team of talented planners to develop comprehensive urban plans and policies. Collaborating with government agencies, stakeholders, and community groups to ensure alignment with local needs and priorities. Providing expert guidance on zoning regulations, land use planning, and development proposals. Championing sustainability principles and advocating for innovative solutions to urban challenges. Overseeing project budgets, timelines, and deliverables to ensure successful outcomes. Requirements: To excel in this role, you should possess: A bachelor's or master's degree in urban planning, architecture, geography, or a related field. A proven track record in urban planning, with experience in leadership and project management. In-depth knowledge of planning principles, land use regulations, and urban development trends. Strong communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders and build consensus. Proficiency in GIS software, urban modeling tools, and other planning technologies. A commitment to fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of planning practice. Why Apply Opportunity to lead transformative projects that make a real difference in people's lives. Supportive and collaborative work environment that values innovation and creativity. Competitive salary and benefits package, including professional development opportunities. Vibrant city location with access to cultural amenities, parks, and public transportation. How to Apply: Contact Neil Ellerton of Penguin Recruitment on (phone number removed). Or send your CV to (url removed)
Job Description What if you could shape a career as unique as you? At WSP, you can always find opportunities to grow and do what matters to you. Make the most of our global reach to discover new challenges and chances to work with diverse, talented individuals who will help you expand your horizons. A little more about your role We are currently seeking a Senior Airport Planner that will join a team of aviation professionals to help support and grow the Airport Planning & Advisory team in the UK. You will be working on a range of projects across the UK and Internationally with a strong focus on delivering high quality airport planning services and solutions. The Senior Airport Planner role will support the Airport Planning and Advisory Team across business development, technical development, project delivery, and people development. WSP specialise in airport planning and advisory for aviation infrastructure both in terms of planning new airports and assessing existing airports for their potential for redevelopment, expansion and operational improvement. In terms of Airport Planning, the team delivers consultancy services relating to airport master planning, demand forecasting, capacity analysis, terminal and support facility planning, airfield planning and phasing, airside and terminal simulation modelling, and environmental and sustainability advice. In terms of Aviation Advisory, the team provides aviation business and regulatory advice, including regional and national policy studies, technical advisor roles for investors and lenders, economic analysis, research and benchmarking, technical due diligence for acquisitions and privatisations, and airport operations advisory. WSP recognises that Airports have become more than places where travellers arrive and depart. As global connectivity hubs, they drive innovation and technological developments, and they stimulate social and economic activity in their local communities. Our global aviation projects range from strategic consulting services to project management, from microsimulation models to airport master plans, from terminal expansion to carbon accreditation, and from rehabilitating runways to implementing baggage handling systems. A typical week would include: Contributing to and/or leading the technical delivery of airport planning tasks on a variety of domestic and international aviation projects; Coordinating, supervising and/or delivering airport planning & capacity solutions as part of airport master plan and development projects, covering airfield, apron, terminal, landside, ancillary facilities etc; Undertaking analytical studies relating to capacity-demand analysis; Preparing airport master plan, terminal layout or airfield layout drawings in AutoCAD; Undertaking airfield and/or terminal simulation modelling work using software such as AirTOP or CAST; Being responsible for the successful management of airport planning tasks, workstreams or small to medium-sized projects and coordinating with specialist teams, including sub-consultants; Assisting the project manager with the management of internal/external clients, and the project processes; Contributing to and/or leading the preparation of bids and proposals for potential new projects; and Providing technical training and professional guidance and mentorship to the early career professionals within the team. We'd love to hear from you if you have: A Bachelor degree, or preferably a Masters degree, or other equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline such as air transport management, airport planning, engineering, architecture, or transport planning; Chartership with a relevant professional body is preferred but not mandatory; A proven track record in an Airport planning role with either a consultancy or airport operator - with strong experience in areas including airport master planning, terminal and/or airside spatial planning; capacity analysis, terminal facilities planning, support facilities planning, and familiar with CAA, EASA, ICAO and IATA and other standards applicable to aviation; Strong spatial planning and master planning skills, including the ability to use Auto CAD for the development of airport layout drawings; Strong data analysis and presentational skills; Competent project management skills and experience; Possess a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications; Working knowledge and experience of simulation & modelling tools for airfield and terminal facilities will be favourably considered e.g. AirTOP or CAST; A keen interest in ensuring that airport development plans incorporate 'future ready' ideas to deliver efficient and effective airports of the future, based on achieving net-zero, decarbonisation, and sustainable aviation goals; A good understanding of the environmental impacts of aviation including noise, air quality and carbon assessments would be beneficial, though not a requirement; Fluent in the English language with excellent verbal communication and writing skills. Additional language skills could be beneficial; and A willingness to travel nationally and internationally. Don't quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team. Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. Work on landmark projects around the world and embrace opportunities to make an even bigger impact in the communities you care about. What if you could do the best work of your life and create a legacy for yourself? With us, you can. Apply today. About Us We are one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower. WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU? Work-life balance At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It's important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community. Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK. Inclusivity & Belonging We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote our culture of inclusivity. Health & Wellbeing We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme. Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you - giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package. Flex your time To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the "WSP My Hour," allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day. We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you. Your development We understand the importance of development and training to you. That's why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership. Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.
Sep 07, 2025
Full time
Job Description What if you could shape a career as unique as you? At WSP, you can always find opportunities to grow and do what matters to you. Make the most of our global reach to discover new challenges and chances to work with diverse, talented individuals who will help you expand your horizons. A little more about your role We are currently seeking a Senior Airport Planner that will join a team of aviation professionals to help support and grow the Airport Planning & Advisory team in the UK. You will be working on a range of projects across the UK and Internationally with a strong focus on delivering high quality airport planning services and solutions. The Senior Airport Planner role will support the Airport Planning and Advisory Team across business development, technical development, project delivery, and people development. WSP specialise in airport planning and advisory for aviation infrastructure both in terms of planning new airports and assessing existing airports for their potential for redevelopment, expansion and operational improvement. In terms of Airport Planning, the team delivers consultancy services relating to airport master planning, demand forecasting, capacity analysis, terminal and support facility planning, airfield planning and phasing, airside and terminal simulation modelling, and environmental and sustainability advice. In terms of Aviation Advisory, the team provides aviation business and regulatory advice, including regional and national policy studies, technical advisor roles for investors and lenders, economic analysis, research and benchmarking, technical due diligence for acquisitions and privatisations, and airport operations advisory. WSP recognises that Airports have become more than places where travellers arrive and depart. As global connectivity hubs, they drive innovation and technological developments, and they stimulate social and economic activity in their local communities. Our global aviation projects range from strategic consulting services to project management, from microsimulation models to airport master plans, from terminal expansion to carbon accreditation, and from rehabilitating runways to implementing baggage handling systems. A typical week would include: Contributing to and/or leading the technical delivery of airport planning tasks on a variety of domestic and international aviation projects; Coordinating, supervising and/or delivering airport planning & capacity solutions as part of airport master plan and development projects, covering airfield, apron, terminal, landside, ancillary facilities etc; Undertaking analytical studies relating to capacity-demand analysis; Preparing airport master plan, terminal layout or airfield layout drawings in AutoCAD; Undertaking airfield and/or terminal simulation modelling work using software such as AirTOP or CAST; Being responsible for the successful management of airport planning tasks, workstreams or small to medium-sized projects and coordinating with specialist teams, including sub-consultants; Assisting the project manager with the management of internal/external clients, and the project processes; Contributing to and/or leading the preparation of bids and proposals for potential new projects; and Providing technical training and professional guidance and mentorship to the early career professionals within the team. We'd love to hear from you if you have: A Bachelor degree, or preferably a Masters degree, or other equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline such as air transport management, airport planning, engineering, architecture, or transport planning; Chartership with a relevant professional body is preferred but not mandatory; A proven track record in an Airport planning role with either a consultancy or airport operator - with strong experience in areas including airport master planning, terminal and/or airside spatial planning; capacity analysis, terminal facilities planning, support facilities planning, and familiar with CAA, EASA, ICAO and IATA and other standards applicable to aviation; Strong spatial planning and master planning skills, including the ability to use Auto CAD for the development of airport layout drawings; Strong data analysis and presentational skills; Competent project management skills and experience; Possess a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications; Working knowledge and experience of simulation & modelling tools for airfield and terminal facilities will be favourably considered e.g. AirTOP or CAST; A keen interest in ensuring that airport development plans incorporate 'future ready' ideas to deliver efficient and effective airports of the future, based on achieving net-zero, decarbonisation, and sustainable aviation goals; A good understanding of the environmental impacts of aviation including noise, air quality and carbon assessments would be beneficial, though not a requirement; Fluent in the English language with excellent verbal communication and writing skills. Additional language skills could be beneficial; and A willingness to travel nationally and internationally. Don't quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team. Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. Work on landmark projects around the world and embrace opportunities to make an even bigger impact in the communities you care about. What if you could do the best work of your life and create a legacy for yourself? With us, you can. Apply today. About Us We are one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower. WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU? Work-life balance At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It's important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community. Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK. Inclusivity & Belonging We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote our culture of inclusivity. Health & Wellbeing We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme. Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you - giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package. Flex your time To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the "WSP My Hour," allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day. We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you. Your development We understand the importance of development and training to you. That's why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership. Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.
Location/s: UK-wide Recruiter contact: Alice Roostan Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with over 20,000 employees across more than 50 countries and 140+ offices. We work across incredible global industries, delivering exciting work that is defining our future and making an important societal impact in the communities we serve. Our people power our performance - we succeed when they do. With countless opportunities to collaborate, learn, and grow, the possibilities for excellence are as varied as every individual. Whether you want to grow as a subject matter expert or broaden your experience with roles across our international community, you're surrounded by global specialists who want to combine their expertise and champion you to be your best. As a proudly employee-owned business, we benefit our clients, our communities, and each other, investing in creating the right space for everyone to feel empowered, included, and valued. Whatever your ambition, Mott MacDonald is where people come to be brilliant. About our division We are Transport Mobility Solutions (TMS) Transport planners and modellers, highway design and asset specialists, technologists, and aviation and carbon consultants. We solve our clients'future transport problems to benefit their customers. Our vision is to be recognised by the market, and our colleagues at Mott MacDonald, as renowned pioneers in our industry. To lead the way, as a connected centre of technical excellence, industry influence and innovation. Our goals are: Thriving culture - Inspire and encourage our people through leadership and development to live and breathe the TMS Way Delivering excellence - Known as a diverse network where people, energy and ideas come together to deliver excellence Partnering with our clients - Trusted by our clients to understand and deliver on their goals through commercial confidence and collaboration The ITS Engineering and Consultancy team is part of the Technology Services team within the Transport and Mobility Solutions (TMS) Division at Mott MacDonald. We provide client support from feasibility studies through detailed design to post installation analysis for Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS). Mott MacDonald help clients deliver high-quality transport technology solutions across local roads, the highway network, and public transport. Technology Services are currently growing a highly skilled and customer-focused team in response to an increasing number of secured schemes and potential future opportunities. We require design and engineering skills across the entire ITS spectrum to develop and implement schemes for local, national and international highway projects. Projects range from high profile smart motorways schemes to local equipment installations, such as VMS, CCTV and meteorological stations. Overview of the role We are seeking an individual who will contribute technically to Mott MacDonald's technology services ITS Engineering and Consultancy team. This may include work on a specific project seconded into our client in the South East region. This would involve weekly travel to the Hampshire area to visit our client. As a separate matter, your main Mott MacDonald office location will be discussed at interview stage. The weekly travel to Hampshire would be coordinated with other colleagues seconded into our client, several of which are based in the Bristol and Southampton Mott MacDonald offices as their main location. Depending on the project in the South East region, either from the start or in due course, your role will primarily be centred around designing and specifying a varied range of ITS projects using your skills and experience to deliver technical excellence to schemes on behalf of our clients. You will also have experience with supervising other team members, and this may include mentoring, support, training, and general guidance within their day-to-day activities. You will be a member of a professional body (e.g. Institute of Highway Engineers, Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation, Institution of Engineer & Technology). The ability to travel and the flexibility to work from different offices/locations on occasion would be beneficial. Candidate Specification You will most likely have an engineering background with a track record of design input (at any stage of the process) to ITS projects. You will have a detailed understanding of ITS and/or related technologies, along with a broad insight to developing trends across the transport sector, together with their operational applications to meet client needs. Essential: BEng / BSc (in engineering or related subject) or relevant professional experience A track record in the design of ITS schemes in the UK A good working knowledge of national standards, equipment capabilities and design specifications Chartership with a relevant institution Desirable: Experience of working with Highways England and UK local authorities Experience of designing major project ITS schemes Experience of working in a collaborative environment Project management experience in an ITS project context Ability to develop relationships and engender trust with clients and partners Excellent communication skills Strong sense of initiative Sector 8 Accreditation Please be advised that offers for this role are conditional upon obtaining the appropriate level of Security Clearance. UK Immigration Mott MacDonald Ltd. are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision is as a consequence of the changes made to the Skilled Worker route by the UK Government in April 2024. We continue to welcome applications from candidates who are eligible for alternative immigration routes in the UK, that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in future. Equality, diversity, and inclusion We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute. Accessibility We want you to perform your best at every stage in the recruitment process. If you are disabled or need any support to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at and we will talk to you about how we can support you. Agile working We are happy to talk openly about flexible working and how we can support your responsibilities beyond the workplace. We offer some fantastic benefits including: Health and wellbeing Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues. Health cash plan to support you with every day health costs and treatments. Access to Peppy, providing free support from menopause experts for all UK colleagues. A variety of wellbeing support is available through our comprehensive wellbeing program, including access for you and your family. Ability to flex your salary to opt into a wide range of health benefits, many of which can be extended to your family too. Financial wellbeing We match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%. Life assurance equal up to 4 x your basic salary, with an option to increase the level of cover to 6 x your salary. Our income protection scheme provides a financial benefit, as well as absence and return to work support due to long-term illness or injury. Flexible benefits, including increased life assurance cover, critical illness insurance, payroll saving and will writing. As an independently owned business we share the financial success of the business with all our colleagues in various ways including annual bonus schemes. Lifestyle A minimum of 33-35 days holiday each year, inclusive of public holidays and dependent on level, with the ability to buy or sell leave through our flexible benefits programme. Holiday entitlement increased to a minimum of 35 days after 5 years' service. Variety of employee saving schemes and discounts from high-street retailers. Enhanced family and carers leave Enhanced family leave policies, including 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave, and two weeks paid paternity/partner leave. Our shared parental leave matches maternity leave meaning we pay up to 24 weeks at full pay. Up to five additional days leave are provided for those with significant caring responsibilities, two of which are paid. Learning and development Primary annual professional institution subscription. A broad range of opportunities to enhance both technical and soft skills through mentoring, formal training, and self-development options. Networks, communities, and social outcomes Join a wide range of groups including our Advanced Employee Networks which support our LGBTQ+, gender, race and ethnicity, disability, and parents/carers communities. Make a difference within our communities through our social outcomes. Apply now, or for more information about our application process, click here.
Sep 05, 2025
Full time
Location/s: UK-wide Recruiter contact: Alice Roostan Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with over 20,000 employees across more than 50 countries and 140+ offices. We work across incredible global industries, delivering exciting work that is defining our future and making an important societal impact in the communities we serve. Our people power our performance - we succeed when they do. With countless opportunities to collaborate, learn, and grow, the possibilities for excellence are as varied as every individual. Whether you want to grow as a subject matter expert or broaden your experience with roles across our international community, you're surrounded by global specialists who want to combine their expertise and champion you to be your best. As a proudly employee-owned business, we benefit our clients, our communities, and each other, investing in creating the right space for everyone to feel empowered, included, and valued. Whatever your ambition, Mott MacDonald is where people come to be brilliant. About our division We are Transport Mobility Solutions (TMS) Transport planners and modellers, highway design and asset specialists, technologists, and aviation and carbon consultants. We solve our clients'future transport problems to benefit their customers. Our vision is to be recognised by the market, and our colleagues at Mott MacDonald, as renowned pioneers in our industry. To lead the way, as a connected centre of technical excellence, industry influence and innovation. Our goals are: Thriving culture - Inspire and encourage our people through leadership and development to live and breathe the TMS Way Delivering excellence - Known as a diverse network where people, energy and ideas come together to deliver excellence Partnering with our clients - Trusted by our clients to understand and deliver on their goals through commercial confidence and collaboration The ITS Engineering and Consultancy team is part of the Technology Services team within the Transport and Mobility Solutions (TMS) Division at Mott MacDonald. We provide client support from feasibility studies through detailed design to post installation analysis for Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS). Mott MacDonald help clients deliver high-quality transport technology solutions across local roads, the highway network, and public transport. Technology Services are currently growing a highly skilled and customer-focused team in response to an increasing number of secured schemes and potential future opportunities. We require design and engineering skills across the entire ITS spectrum to develop and implement schemes for local, national and international highway projects. Projects range from high profile smart motorways schemes to local equipment installations, such as VMS, CCTV and meteorological stations. Overview of the role We are seeking an individual who will contribute technically to Mott MacDonald's technology services ITS Engineering and Consultancy team. This may include work on a specific project seconded into our client in the South East region. This would involve weekly travel to the Hampshire area to visit our client. As a separate matter, your main Mott MacDonald office location will be discussed at interview stage. The weekly travel to Hampshire would be coordinated with other colleagues seconded into our client, several of which are based in the Bristol and Southampton Mott MacDonald offices as their main location. Depending on the project in the South East region, either from the start or in due course, your role will primarily be centred around designing and specifying a varied range of ITS projects using your skills and experience to deliver technical excellence to schemes on behalf of our clients. You will also have experience with supervising other team members, and this may include mentoring, support, training, and general guidance within their day-to-day activities. You will be a member of a professional body (e.g. Institute of Highway Engineers, Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation, Institution of Engineer & Technology). The ability to travel and the flexibility to work from different offices/locations on occasion would be beneficial. Candidate Specification You will most likely have an engineering background with a track record of design input (at any stage of the process) to ITS projects. You will have a detailed understanding of ITS and/or related technologies, along with a broad insight to developing trends across the transport sector, together with their operational applications to meet client needs. Essential: BEng / BSc (in engineering or related subject) or relevant professional experience A track record in the design of ITS schemes in the UK A good working knowledge of national standards, equipment capabilities and design specifications Chartership with a relevant institution Desirable: Experience of working with Highways England and UK local authorities Experience of designing major project ITS schemes Experience of working in a collaborative environment Project management experience in an ITS project context Ability to develop relationships and engender trust with clients and partners Excellent communication skills Strong sense of initiative Sector 8 Accreditation Please be advised that offers for this role are conditional upon obtaining the appropriate level of Security Clearance. UK Immigration Mott MacDonald Ltd. are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision is as a consequence of the changes made to the Skilled Worker route by the UK Government in April 2024. We continue to welcome applications from candidates who are eligible for alternative immigration routes in the UK, that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in future. Equality, diversity, and inclusion We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute. Accessibility We want you to perform your best at every stage in the recruitment process. If you are disabled or need any support to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at and we will talk to you about how we can support you. Agile working We are happy to talk openly about flexible working and how we can support your responsibilities beyond the workplace. We offer some fantastic benefits including: Health and wellbeing Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues. Health cash plan to support you with every day health costs and treatments. Access to Peppy, providing free support from menopause experts for all UK colleagues. A variety of wellbeing support is available through our comprehensive wellbeing program, including access for you and your family. Ability to flex your salary to opt into a wide range of health benefits, many of which can be extended to your family too. Financial wellbeing We match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%. Life assurance equal up to 4 x your basic salary, with an option to increase the level of cover to 6 x your salary. Our income protection scheme provides a financial benefit, as well as absence and return to work support due to long-term illness or injury. Flexible benefits, including increased life assurance cover, critical illness insurance, payroll saving and will writing. As an independently owned business we share the financial success of the business with all our colleagues in various ways including annual bonus schemes. Lifestyle A minimum of 33-35 days holiday each year, inclusive of public holidays and dependent on level, with the ability to buy or sell leave through our flexible benefits programme. Holiday entitlement increased to a minimum of 35 days after 5 years' service. Variety of employee saving schemes and discounts from high-street retailers. Enhanced family and carers leave Enhanced family leave policies, including 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave, and two weeks paid paternity/partner leave. Our shared parental leave matches maternity leave meaning we pay up to 24 weeks at full pay. Up to five additional days leave are provided for those with significant caring responsibilities, two of which are paid. Learning and development Primary annual professional institution subscription. A broad range of opportunities to enhance both technical and soft skills through mentoring, formal training, and self-development options. Networks, communities, and social outcomes Join a wide range of groups including our Advanced Employee Networks which support our LGBTQ+, gender, race and ethnicity, disability, and parents/carers communities. Make a difference within our communities through our social outcomes. Apply now, or for more information about our application process, click here.
We are seeking a full-time Principal Transport Planner or Senior Transport Planner for our Manchester transport planning team based in Manchester. We offer a challenging and rewarding career working for a leading consultancy with a strong presence in the North West. You will join a growing team delivering a wide variety of interesting projects for clients in the private and public sectors. Responsibilities : Our clients typically include housing and commercial developers, local authorities, highway authorities, architects, town-planners and other professionals. Your work will primarily be development related transport planning and will include preparation of Transport Assessments, Travel Plans, transport chapters for environmental impact assessment, and other development related transport reports. You will also help mentor and support junior staff and be proactive in keeping up to date with current practices, guidelines etc. in our field. You will undertake site visits and attend meetings as required. The role will also involve some client liaison, such as attending meetings and assisting with work winning through preparing fee proposals. Full support will be provided on a day-to-day basis by an experienced transport planning professional. Requirements: We are looking for a keen, progressive and versatile individual with a genuine interest in transport consultancy. You will have approximately 4-6 years' experience working in the industry and your experience will ideally include: Experience of producing Transport Assessments and Travel Plans. Experience of analysing, collating and interpreting data. Knowledge of highway design principles relevant to site access design. An ability to use AutoCAD and GIS software. Good knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel. Experience of software packages such as TRICS, Junction 10 and LinSIG. Previous UK work experience. An understanding of the UK planning process and how your work fits into that. Some experience of developing and maintaining client relationships would be advantageous. Above all, we are looking for someone with the following qualities: Drive to succeed and a willingness to get involved Excellent communication skills, confidence to liaise with clients and team members Methodical approach to problem solving and excellent attention to detail Ability to produce clear, precise and coherent analysis, reports and drawings Ability to work collaboratively as part of a skilled multi-disciplinary team Knowledge of the application of transport modelling software. Preferred Qualifications Degree or Masters in a relevant subject (e.g. transport planning, civil engineering, geography). Professional Accreditation, such as CIHT, CILT, TPP, CIHT or ICE. About Tetra Tech: Tetra Tech is a leading provider of high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. We combine the resources of a global, multibillion pound company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 400 locations around the world. We are Leading with Science to provide sustainable and resilient solutions for our clients. At Tetra Tech, we provide a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity. We are proud to offer competitive compensation and benefits. For more information on our company, please visit our website at . To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter on the Careers section of our website. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Tetra Tech is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity/shared parental leave, in line with the Equalities Act 2010. We are very happy to discuss flexible working for this role, including the possibility of reduced hours, working from home, flexible start and finish times, or compressed hours. We can offer a range of solutions to help you to get the most out of your work / life balance. Additional Information Organization: 784 TCE Requisition
Sep 05, 2025
Full time
We are seeking a full-time Principal Transport Planner or Senior Transport Planner for our Manchester transport planning team based in Manchester. We offer a challenging and rewarding career working for a leading consultancy with a strong presence in the North West. You will join a growing team delivering a wide variety of interesting projects for clients in the private and public sectors. Responsibilities : Our clients typically include housing and commercial developers, local authorities, highway authorities, architects, town-planners and other professionals. Your work will primarily be development related transport planning and will include preparation of Transport Assessments, Travel Plans, transport chapters for environmental impact assessment, and other development related transport reports. You will also help mentor and support junior staff and be proactive in keeping up to date with current practices, guidelines etc. in our field. You will undertake site visits and attend meetings as required. The role will also involve some client liaison, such as attending meetings and assisting with work winning through preparing fee proposals. Full support will be provided on a day-to-day basis by an experienced transport planning professional. Requirements: We are looking for a keen, progressive and versatile individual with a genuine interest in transport consultancy. You will have approximately 4-6 years' experience working in the industry and your experience will ideally include: Experience of producing Transport Assessments and Travel Plans. Experience of analysing, collating and interpreting data. Knowledge of highway design principles relevant to site access design. An ability to use AutoCAD and GIS software. Good knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel. Experience of software packages such as TRICS, Junction 10 and LinSIG. Previous UK work experience. An understanding of the UK planning process and how your work fits into that. Some experience of developing and maintaining client relationships would be advantageous. Above all, we are looking for someone with the following qualities: Drive to succeed and a willingness to get involved Excellent communication skills, confidence to liaise with clients and team members Methodical approach to problem solving and excellent attention to detail Ability to produce clear, precise and coherent analysis, reports and drawings Ability to work collaboratively as part of a skilled multi-disciplinary team Knowledge of the application of transport modelling software. Preferred Qualifications Degree or Masters in a relevant subject (e.g. transport planning, civil engineering, geography). Professional Accreditation, such as CIHT, CILT, TPP, CIHT or ICE. About Tetra Tech: Tetra Tech is a leading provider of high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. We combine the resources of a global, multibillion pound company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 400 locations around the world. We are Leading with Science to provide sustainable and resilient solutions for our clients. At Tetra Tech, we provide a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity. We are proud to offer competitive compensation and benefits. For more information on our company, please visit our website at . To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter on the Careers section of our website. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Tetra Tech is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity/shared parental leave, in line with the Equalities Act 2010. We are very happy to discuss flexible working for this role, including the possibility of reduced hours, working from home, flexible start and finish times, or compressed hours. We can offer a range of solutions to help you to get the most out of your work / life balance. Additional Information Organization: 784 TCE Requisition
Development Management Implementation (DMI) Senior Engineer Are you a dynamic, creative and delivery focused Highways Engineering / Transport Planning professional. Can you use your first-rate technical skills to assist Tetra Tech in a new and exciting relationship with Hertfordshire County Council (HCC)? If so, we would like to hear from you. HCC has recently awarded Tetra Tech in partnership with co-consultant partners Jacobs and Tony Gee and Partners, their Professional Services Contract (PSC) for the delivery of Highways and Transport Professional Services. The PSC is a long-term contract and requires a close working partnership within the Council's overall Highways 'One Service'. Within the PSC, Tetra Tech is responsible for the Development Management Implementation (DMI) Service function and to provide support to other service areas within the One Service. The DMI Team currently responsible for the service delivery is circa 20 staff members. Tetra Tech is seeking an experienced Highways Engineer / Transport Planner at either Senior or Principal Consultant grade to be a team leader, technical specialist and key member of the DMI Team. This is a pivotal, challenging and exciting role, which requires the person to manage a team of staff and provide technical work outputs to internal and external stakeholders and delivery partners. The successful candidate will have the ability if desired to follow a hybrid office / working from home approach in the role. Requirements: For this key role we require candidates to have: Significant highway design experience, ideally working on behalf of a local authority although working for a private sector developer would also be beneficial. Experience in providing professional and technical advice with highways Section 278 and Section 38 Agreement works, involving either preparation or review of developers' proposals for highway works and checking specifications for works on adopted highways or roads offered for adoption. Proven project management capabilities and desirable (although not essential) to have staff management experience. Prepared work programmes, costings and budget management/monitoring for highway schemes. Reviewed developers' method statements and traffic management proposals Experience of undertaking road safety audits at all appropriate stages of the scheme. Carried out site inspections during and following construction period, including preparation of remedial works and liaison with developers Reviewed Transport Assessments and other transport and highways related documents received as part of a planning application. Provided pre-application advice to developers on Transport and Highways matters. Preferred Qualifications Degree or Masters in a relevant subject (e.g., civil engineering, transport planning) Professional accreditation, such as MICE or CIHT. About Tetra Tech: Tetra Tech is a leading provider of high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. We combine the resources of a global, multibillion dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 400 locations around the world. We are Leading with Science to provide sustainable and resilient solutions for our clients. At Tetra Tech, we provide a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity. We are proud to offer competitive compensation and benefits. For more information on our company, please visit our website at . To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter on the Careers section of our website. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Tetra Tech is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity/shared parental leave, in line with the Equalities Act 2010. We are very happy to discuss flexible working for this role, including the possibility of reduced hours, flexible start and finish times, or compressed hours. We can offer a range of solutions to help you to get the most out of your work / life balance. Additional Information Organization: 784 TCE Requisition
Sep 05, 2025
Full time
Development Management Implementation (DMI) Senior Engineer Are you a dynamic, creative and delivery focused Highways Engineering / Transport Planning professional. Can you use your first-rate technical skills to assist Tetra Tech in a new and exciting relationship with Hertfordshire County Council (HCC)? If so, we would like to hear from you. HCC has recently awarded Tetra Tech in partnership with co-consultant partners Jacobs and Tony Gee and Partners, their Professional Services Contract (PSC) for the delivery of Highways and Transport Professional Services. The PSC is a long-term contract and requires a close working partnership within the Council's overall Highways 'One Service'. Within the PSC, Tetra Tech is responsible for the Development Management Implementation (DMI) Service function and to provide support to other service areas within the One Service. The DMI Team currently responsible for the service delivery is circa 20 staff members. Tetra Tech is seeking an experienced Highways Engineer / Transport Planner at either Senior or Principal Consultant grade to be a team leader, technical specialist and key member of the DMI Team. This is a pivotal, challenging and exciting role, which requires the person to manage a team of staff and provide technical work outputs to internal and external stakeholders and delivery partners. The successful candidate will have the ability if desired to follow a hybrid office / working from home approach in the role. Requirements: For this key role we require candidates to have: Significant highway design experience, ideally working on behalf of a local authority although working for a private sector developer would also be beneficial. Experience in providing professional and technical advice with highways Section 278 and Section 38 Agreement works, involving either preparation or review of developers' proposals for highway works and checking specifications for works on adopted highways or roads offered for adoption. Proven project management capabilities and desirable (although not essential) to have staff management experience. Prepared work programmes, costings and budget management/monitoring for highway schemes. Reviewed developers' method statements and traffic management proposals Experience of undertaking road safety audits at all appropriate stages of the scheme. Carried out site inspections during and following construction period, including preparation of remedial works and liaison with developers Reviewed Transport Assessments and other transport and highways related documents received as part of a planning application. Provided pre-application advice to developers on Transport and Highways matters. Preferred Qualifications Degree or Masters in a relevant subject (e.g., civil engineering, transport planning) Professional accreditation, such as MICE or CIHT. About Tetra Tech: Tetra Tech is a leading provider of high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. We combine the resources of a global, multibillion dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 400 locations around the world. We are Leading with Science to provide sustainable and resilient solutions for our clients. At Tetra Tech, we provide a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity. We are proud to offer competitive compensation and benefits. For more information on our company, please visit our website at . To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter on the Careers section of our website. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Tetra Tech is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity/shared parental leave, in line with the Equalities Act 2010. We are very happy to discuss flexible working for this role, including the possibility of reduced hours, flexible start and finish times, or compressed hours. We can offer a range of solutions to help you to get the most out of your work / life balance. Additional Information Organization: 784 TCE Requisition
Location: Croydon, UK Relocation supported: Not supported, but internal applications are welcome Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with over 20,000 employees across more than 50 countries and 140+ offices. We work across incredible global industries, delivering exciting work that is defining our future and making an important societal impact in the communities we serve. Our people power our performance - we succeed when they do. With countless opportunities to collaborate, learn, and grow, the possibilities for excellence are as varied as every individual. Whether you want to grow as a subject matter expert or broaden your experience with roles across our international community, you're surrounded by global specialists who want to combine their expertise and champion you to be your best. As a proudly employee-owned business, we benefit our clients, our communities, and each other, investing in creating the right space for everyone to feel empowered, included, and valued. Whatever your ambition, Mott MacDonald is where people come to be brilliant. About the business unit We help conceive, drive, and implement transport solutions for cities, regions, and asset owners/operators around the globe. From preparing the business case and advising on related issues - such as revenue, procurement, and environmental legislation - to delivering the completed infrastructure and helping maintain it. Our planning, engineering, environmental and management skills cover the whole project cycle. We play a major role in developing and delivering the Global Transport Sector Strategy. About the role: Our specialist aviation team is based in London, UK, and delivers major airport planning and development projects globally, working collaboratively with our regional offices. We are seeking a Technical Director who is a specialist in Airport Capacity Analysis. The successful candidate will be recognised in the industry as a technical expert in their specialist field. The candidate will be part of a globally respected and diverse team of airport planners, airfield engineers and forecast, capacity and business analysts. Key responsibilities include: • Technical Excellence - Lead capacity work on major airport development programmes, for significant airport owners and operators. - Be recognised by our clients and within the aviation industry as a technical specialist with world class capacity expertise. - Train others in this specialist field, nurturing junior members of the team and helping support them to develop their airport capacity capabilities. - Progress our capacity expertise across all airport facilities and systems including operational research, data analysis, capacity planning and simulation modelling. - Optimise capacity at airports by understanding and making use of new technologies. • Business Development - Seek and pursue new business opportunities to grow our airport capacity planning services. - Build and maintain robust relationships with new and existing airport operator clients, influencing key directors to become their preferred consultant. - Plan and positioning for upcoming opportunities and prospects, converting them into projects, producing high-quality proposals that are both technically and commercially sound. - With clients that commission our capacity services, also take on the role of an Account Leader / Client Manager. • Project Delivery: - Technical leadership of capacity and simulation modelling work of major airport planning and development projects. - Communicate effectively with client organisations and key stakeholders, to give them confidence in the capacity principles of their development programmes. - Perform the role of Project Director/Principal, accountable for achieving successful project outcomes, coaching and mentoring Project Managers. - As Project Director/Principal be accountable for the successful completion of all projects under your oversight. Success means sound governance, commercial, financial, technical, health, safety and welfare, and realisation of client benefits agreed in the proposal phase. - Direct airport capacity projects to achieve quality deliverables on time and on budget to maintain customer satisfaction without compromising target profit. We are looking for a flexible and motivated professional with experience and a genuine passion for the aviation industry. Mott MacDonald is an equal opportunity employer, and we do value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate, and we take positive steps to create an inclusive culture. To apply for this position, you must have: • Extensive experience in airport capacity, including work on large scale airport development programmes. • Numerically fluent, able to understand complex systems and able to direct and train junior staff in how to analyse and optimise them. • An understanding of simulation modelling tools and techniques to train junior simulation modellers and optimise airport facilities and operations. • Excellent communication skills, able to communicate effectively at all client and stakeholder levels from board level directors to graduates as well as capacity managers. • A degree in mathematics, operational research, air transport management, aeronautical engineering, airport planning, or civil engineering. Candidates with other relevant qualifications may be considered. • Fluency in English - knowledge of other languages will be valued as an advantage. • To deliver this role you will be required to travel regularly to visit domestic and international clients. Being willing to work overseas on major aviation programmes would be valued as an advantage. • Proficient in Microsoft software. • Experience of using simulation modelling software tools and the ability to manage others to use them to deliver capacity and demand analysis outputs We are looking for candidates with the following characteristics: • Proactive and self-motivated, with a learning mindset. • A person who is naturally curious and analytical, who is willing to adopt new techniques and software and strive for continuous improvement in our ways of working. • An ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients, winning new work and becoming their preferred consultant. • Strong project leadership skills with an ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment • A team player who nurtures and uplifts colleagues, and is able to foster teamwork and collaboration • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, which allow you to confidently liaise with clients and cross-functional teams. UK Immigration Mott MacDonald Ltd. are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision is as a consequence of the changes made to the Skilled Worker route by the UK Government in April 2024. We continue to welcome applications from candidates who are eligible for alternative immigration routes in the UK, that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in future. Equality, diversity, and inclusion We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute. Accessibility We want you to perform your best at every stage in the recruitment process. If you are disabled or need any support to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at and we will talk to you about how we can support you. Agile working We are happy to talk openly about flexible working and how we can support your responsibilities beyond the workplace. We offer some fantastic benefits including: Health and wellbeing Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues. Health cash plan to support you with every day health costs and treatments. Access to Peppy, providing free support from menopause experts for all UK colleagues. A variety of wellbeing support is available through our comprehensive wellbeing program, including access for you and your family. Ability to flex your salary to opt into a wide range of health benefits, many of which can be extended to your family too. Financial wellbeing We match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%. Life assurance equal up to 4 x your basic salary, with an option to increase the level of cover to 6 x your salary. Our income protection scheme provides a financial benefit, as well as absence and return to work support due to long-term illness or injury. Flexible benefits, including increased life assurance cover, critical illness insurance, payroll saving and will writing. As an independently owned business we share the financial success of the business with all our colleagues in various ways including annual bonus schemes. Lifestyle A minimum of 33-35 days holiday each year, inclusive of public holidays and dependent on level, with the ability to buy or sell leave through our flexible benefits programme. Holiday entitlement increased to a minimum of 35 days after 5 years' service. Variety of employee saving schemes and discounts from high-street retailers. Enhanced family and carers leave Enhanced family leave policies . click apply for full job details
Sep 05, 2025
Full time
Location: Croydon, UK Relocation supported: Not supported, but internal applications are welcome Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with over 20,000 employees across more than 50 countries and 140+ offices. We work across incredible global industries, delivering exciting work that is defining our future and making an important societal impact in the communities we serve. Our people power our performance - we succeed when they do. With countless opportunities to collaborate, learn, and grow, the possibilities for excellence are as varied as every individual. Whether you want to grow as a subject matter expert or broaden your experience with roles across our international community, you're surrounded by global specialists who want to combine their expertise and champion you to be your best. As a proudly employee-owned business, we benefit our clients, our communities, and each other, investing in creating the right space for everyone to feel empowered, included, and valued. Whatever your ambition, Mott MacDonald is where people come to be brilliant. About the business unit We help conceive, drive, and implement transport solutions for cities, regions, and asset owners/operators around the globe. From preparing the business case and advising on related issues - such as revenue, procurement, and environmental legislation - to delivering the completed infrastructure and helping maintain it. Our planning, engineering, environmental and management skills cover the whole project cycle. We play a major role in developing and delivering the Global Transport Sector Strategy. About the role: Our specialist aviation team is based in London, UK, and delivers major airport planning and development projects globally, working collaboratively with our regional offices. We are seeking a Technical Director who is a specialist in Airport Capacity Analysis. The successful candidate will be recognised in the industry as a technical expert in their specialist field. The candidate will be part of a globally respected and diverse team of airport planners, airfield engineers and forecast, capacity and business analysts. Key responsibilities include: • Technical Excellence - Lead capacity work on major airport development programmes, for significant airport owners and operators. - Be recognised by our clients and within the aviation industry as a technical specialist with world class capacity expertise. - Train others in this specialist field, nurturing junior members of the team and helping support them to develop their airport capacity capabilities. - Progress our capacity expertise across all airport facilities and systems including operational research, data analysis, capacity planning and simulation modelling. - Optimise capacity at airports by understanding and making use of new technologies. • Business Development - Seek and pursue new business opportunities to grow our airport capacity planning services. - Build and maintain robust relationships with new and existing airport operator clients, influencing key directors to become their preferred consultant. - Plan and positioning for upcoming opportunities and prospects, converting them into projects, producing high-quality proposals that are both technically and commercially sound. - With clients that commission our capacity services, also take on the role of an Account Leader / Client Manager. • Project Delivery: - Technical leadership of capacity and simulation modelling work of major airport planning and development projects. - Communicate effectively with client organisations and key stakeholders, to give them confidence in the capacity principles of their development programmes. - Perform the role of Project Director/Principal, accountable for achieving successful project outcomes, coaching and mentoring Project Managers. - As Project Director/Principal be accountable for the successful completion of all projects under your oversight. Success means sound governance, commercial, financial, technical, health, safety and welfare, and realisation of client benefits agreed in the proposal phase. - Direct airport capacity projects to achieve quality deliverables on time and on budget to maintain customer satisfaction without compromising target profit. We are looking for a flexible and motivated professional with experience and a genuine passion for the aviation industry. Mott MacDonald is an equal opportunity employer, and we do value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate, and we take positive steps to create an inclusive culture. To apply for this position, you must have: • Extensive experience in airport capacity, including work on large scale airport development programmes. • Numerically fluent, able to understand complex systems and able to direct and train junior staff in how to analyse and optimise them. • An understanding of simulation modelling tools and techniques to train junior simulation modellers and optimise airport facilities and operations. • Excellent communication skills, able to communicate effectively at all client and stakeholder levels from board level directors to graduates as well as capacity managers. • A degree in mathematics, operational research, air transport management, aeronautical engineering, airport planning, or civil engineering. Candidates with other relevant qualifications may be considered. • Fluency in English - knowledge of other languages will be valued as an advantage. • To deliver this role you will be required to travel regularly to visit domestic and international clients. Being willing to work overseas on major aviation programmes would be valued as an advantage. • Proficient in Microsoft software. • Experience of using simulation modelling software tools and the ability to manage others to use them to deliver capacity and demand analysis outputs We are looking for candidates with the following characteristics: • Proactive and self-motivated, with a learning mindset. • A person who is naturally curious and analytical, who is willing to adopt new techniques and software and strive for continuous improvement in our ways of working. • An ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients, winning new work and becoming their preferred consultant. • Strong project leadership skills with an ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment • A team player who nurtures and uplifts colleagues, and is able to foster teamwork and collaboration • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, which allow you to confidently liaise with clients and cross-functional teams. UK Immigration Mott MacDonald Ltd. are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision is as a consequence of the changes made to the Skilled Worker route by the UK Government in April 2024. We continue to welcome applications from candidates who are eligible for alternative immigration routes in the UK, that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in future. Equality, diversity, and inclusion We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute. Accessibility We want you to perform your best at every stage in the recruitment process. If you are disabled or need any support to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at and we will talk to you about how we can support you. Agile working We are happy to talk openly about flexible working and how we can support your responsibilities beyond the workplace. We offer some fantastic benefits including: Health and wellbeing Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues. Health cash plan to support you with every day health costs and treatments. Access to Peppy, providing free support from menopause experts for all UK colleagues. A variety of wellbeing support is available through our comprehensive wellbeing program, including access for you and your family. Ability to flex your salary to opt into a wide range of health benefits, many of which can be extended to your family too. Financial wellbeing We match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%. Life assurance equal up to 4 x your basic salary, with an option to increase the level of cover to 6 x your salary. Our income protection scheme provides a financial benefit, as well as absence and return to work support due to long-term illness or injury. Flexible benefits, including increased life assurance cover, critical illness insurance, payroll saving and will writing. As an independently owned business we share the financial success of the business with all our colleagues in various ways including annual bonus schemes. Lifestyle A minimum of 33-35 days holiday each year, inclusive of public holidays and dependent on level, with the ability to buy or sell leave through our flexible benefits programme. Holiday entitlement increased to a minimum of 35 days after 5 years' service. Variety of employee saving schemes and discounts from high-street retailers. Enhanced family and carers leave Enhanced family leave policies . click apply for full job details
Location: Croydon, UK Recruiter contact: Ainsley Anstess Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with over 20,000 employees across more than 50 countries and 140+ offices. We work across incredible global industries, delivering exciting work that is defining our future and making an important societal impact in the communities we serve. Our people power our performance - we succeed when they do. With countless opportunities to collaborate, learn, and grow, the possibilities for excellence are as varied as every individual. Whether you want to grow as a subject matter expert or broaden your experience with roles across our international community, you're surrounded by global specialists who want to combine their expertise and champion you to be your best. As a proudly employee-owned business, we benefit our clients, our communities, and each other, investing in creating the right space for everyone to feel empowered, included, and valued. Whatever your ambition, Mott MacDonald is where people come to be brilliant. About the business unit We help conceive, drive, and implement transport solutions for cities, regions, and asset owners/operators around the globe. From preparing the business case and advising on related issues - such as revenue, procurement, and environmental legislation - to delivering the completed infrastructure and helping maintain it. Our planning, engineering, environmental and management skills cover the whole project cycle. We play a major role in developing and delivering the Global Transport Sector Strategy. Overview of the role Our specialist aviation team is based in London, UK, and delivers major airport planning and development projects globally, working collaboratively with our regional offices. We are seeking a Technical Director who is a specialist in Landside Airport Planning. The successful candidate will be recognised in the industry as a technical expert in their specialist field. The candidate will be part of a globally respected and diverse team of airport planners, airfield engineers and forecast, capacity and business analysts. Key duties and responsibilities will include: Technical Excellence: Lead landside planning workstreams on major airport development programmes, for airport owners and operators Be recognised by our clients and within the aviation industry as a technical specialist with world-class landside planning expertise Train others in this specialist field, nurturing junior members of the team and helping support them to develop their landside planning capabilities Develop our planning expertise across all airport landside facilities include those for surface transport, airport cities, cargo and logistics, ancillary and support facilities, and airport adjacent land uses Optimise landside planning at airports for land-use and operational efficiency Understand surface access numerical capacity analysis and simulation modelling to be able to work closely and collaboratively with transport planners and modellers who specialise in this work Business Development: Seek and pursue new business opportunities to grow our airport landside planning services Build and maintain robust relationships with new and existing airport operator clients, influencing key directors to become their preferred consultant Plan and positioning for upcoming opportunities and prospects, converting them into projects, producing high-quality proposals that are both technically and commercially sound With clients that commission our landside planning services, also take on the role of an Account Leader / Client Manager when required to do so Project Delivery: Technical leadership of landside planning workstreams of major airport masterplan and development projects Communicate effectively with client organisations and key stakeholders, to give them confidence in the landside planning principles of their development programmes Perform the role of Project Director/Principal, accountable for achieving successful project outcomes, coaching and mentoring Project Managers As Project Director/Principal be accountable for the successful completion of all projects under your oversight Success means sound governance, commercial, financial, technical, health, safety and welfare, and realisation of client benefits agreed in the proposal phase Direct airport landside planning projects to achieve quality deliverables on budget and on time to maintain customer satisfaction without compromising target profit Candidate specification We are looking for a flexible and motivated professional with experience and a genuine passion for the aviation industry. Essential: Extensive experience in airport landside planning, including work on large scale airport development programmes Experience to include landside transport facilities, airport operations, land-use planning, cargo and logistics, airport cities, and airport support facilities Fluent in spatial planning, able to understand complex geometry and able to direct and train junior staff in how to optimise configurations using appropriate software An understanding of spatial planning tools and techniques including Autodesk products, GIS, BIM, etc, and the ability to coach and mentor junior resources in their use to optimise airport facilities and operations Excellent communication skills, able to communicate effectively at all client and stakeholder levels from board level directors to graduates as well as planning directors A degree in air transport management, airport planning, architecture, urban planning, transport planning or civil engineering. Candidates with other relevant qualifications may be considered Fluency in English - knowledge of other languages will be valued as an advantage To deliver this role you will be required to travel regularly to visit domestic and international clients Being willing to work overseas on major aviation programmes would be valued as an advantage Proficient in Microsoft software We are looking for candidates with the following characteristics: Proactive and self-motivated, with a learning mindset A person who is naturally curious, who is willing to adopt new techniques and software and strive for continuous improvement in our ways of working An ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients, winning new work and becoming their preferred consultant Strong project leadership skills with an ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment A team player who nurtures and uplifts colleagues, and is able to foster teamwork and collaboration Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, which allow you to confidently liaise with clients and cross-functional teams UK Immigration Mott MacDonald Ltd. are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision is as a consequence of the changes made to the Skilled Worker route by the UK Government in April 2024. We continue to welcome applications from candidates who are eligible for alternative immigration routes in the UK, that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in future. Equality, diversity, and inclusion We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute. Accessibility We want you to perform your best at every stage in the recruitment process. If you are disabled or need any support to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at and we will talk to you about how we can support you. Agile working We are happy to talk openly about flexible working and how we can support your responsibilities beyond the workplace. We offer some fantastic benefits including: Health and wellbeing Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues. Health cash plan to support you with every day health costs and treatments. Access to Peppy, providing free support from menopause experts for all UK colleagues. A variety of wellbeing support is available through our comprehensive wellbeing program, including access for you and your family. Ability to flex your salary to opt into a wide range of health benefits, many of which can be extended to your family too. Financial wellbeing We match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%. Life assurance equal up to 4 x your basic salary, with an option to increase the level of cover to 6 x your salary. Our income protection scheme provides a financial benefit, as well as absence and return to work support due to long-term illness or injury. Flexible benefits, including increased life assurance cover, critical illness insurance, payroll saving and will writing. As an independently owned business we share the financial success of the business with all our colleagues in various ways including annual bonus schemes. Lifestyle A minimum of 33-35 days holiday each year, inclusive of public holidays and dependent on level . click apply for full job details
Sep 05, 2025
Full time
Location: Croydon, UK Recruiter contact: Ainsley Anstess Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with over 20,000 employees across more than 50 countries and 140+ offices. We work across incredible global industries, delivering exciting work that is defining our future and making an important societal impact in the communities we serve. Our people power our performance - we succeed when they do. With countless opportunities to collaborate, learn, and grow, the possibilities for excellence are as varied as every individual. Whether you want to grow as a subject matter expert or broaden your experience with roles across our international community, you're surrounded by global specialists who want to combine their expertise and champion you to be your best. As a proudly employee-owned business, we benefit our clients, our communities, and each other, investing in creating the right space for everyone to feel empowered, included, and valued. Whatever your ambition, Mott MacDonald is where people come to be brilliant. About the business unit We help conceive, drive, and implement transport solutions for cities, regions, and asset owners/operators around the globe. From preparing the business case and advising on related issues - such as revenue, procurement, and environmental legislation - to delivering the completed infrastructure and helping maintain it. Our planning, engineering, environmental and management skills cover the whole project cycle. We play a major role in developing and delivering the Global Transport Sector Strategy. Overview of the role Our specialist aviation team is based in London, UK, and delivers major airport planning and development projects globally, working collaboratively with our regional offices. We are seeking a Technical Director who is a specialist in Landside Airport Planning. The successful candidate will be recognised in the industry as a technical expert in their specialist field. The candidate will be part of a globally respected and diverse team of airport planners, airfield engineers and forecast, capacity and business analysts. Key duties and responsibilities will include: Technical Excellence: Lead landside planning workstreams on major airport development programmes, for airport owners and operators Be recognised by our clients and within the aviation industry as a technical specialist with world-class landside planning expertise Train others in this specialist field, nurturing junior members of the team and helping support them to develop their landside planning capabilities Develop our planning expertise across all airport landside facilities include those for surface transport, airport cities, cargo and logistics, ancillary and support facilities, and airport adjacent land uses Optimise landside planning at airports for land-use and operational efficiency Understand surface access numerical capacity analysis and simulation modelling to be able to work closely and collaboratively with transport planners and modellers who specialise in this work Business Development: Seek and pursue new business opportunities to grow our airport landside planning services Build and maintain robust relationships with new and existing airport operator clients, influencing key directors to become their preferred consultant Plan and positioning for upcoming opportunities and prospects, converting them into projects, producing high-quality proposals that are both technically and commercially sound With clients that commission our landside planning services, also take on the role of an Account Leader / Client Manager when required to do so Project Delivery: Technical leadership of landside planning workstreams of major airport masterplan and development projects Communicate effectively with client organisations and key stakeholders, to give them confidence in the landside planning principles of their development programmes Perform the role of Project Director/Principal, accountable for achieving successful project outcomes, coaching and mentoring Project Managers As Project Director/Principal be accountable for the successful completion of all projects under your oversight Success means sound governance, commercial, financial, technical, health, safety and welfare, and realisation of client benefits agreed in the proposal phase Direct airport landside planning projects to achieve quality deliverables on budget and on time to maintain customer satisfaction without compromising target profit Candidate specification We are looking for a flexible and motivated professional with experience and a genuine passion for the aviation industry. Essential: Extensive experience in airport landside planning, including work on large scale airport development programmes Experience to include landside transport facilities, airport operations, land-use planning, cargo and logistics, airport cities, and airport support facilities Fluent in spatial planning, able to understand complex geometry and able to direct and train junior staff in how to optimise configurations using appropriate software An understanding of spatial planning tools and techniques including Autodesk products, GIS, BIM, etc, and the ability to coach and mentor junior resources in their use to optimise airport facilities and operations Excellent communication skills, able to communicate effectively at all client and stakeholder levels from board level directors to graduates as well as planning directors A degree in air transport management, airport planning, architecture, urban planning, transport planning or civil engineering. Candidates with other relevant qualifications may be considered Fluency in English - knowledge of other languages will be valued as an advantage To deliver this role you will be required to travel regularly to visit domestic and international clients Being willing to work overseas on major aviation programmes would be valued as an advantage Proficient in Microsoft software We are looking for candidates with the following characteristics: Proactive and self-motivated, with a learning mindset A person who is naturally curious, who is willing to adopt new techniques and software and strive for continuous improvement in our ways of working An ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients, winning new work and becoming their preferred consultant Strong project leadership skills with an ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment A team player who nurtures and uplifts colleagues, and is able to foster teamwork and collaboration Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, which allow you to confidently liaise with clients and cross-functional teams UK Immigration Mott MacDonald Ltd. are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision is as a consequence of the changes made to the Skilled Worker route by the UK Government in April 2024. We continue to welcome applications from candidates who are eligible for alternative immigration routes in the UK, that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in future. Equality, diversity, and inclusion We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute. Accessibility We want you to perform your best at every stage in the recruitment process. If you are disabled or need any support to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at and we will talk to you about how we can support you. Agile working We are happy to talk openly about flexible working and how we can support your responsibilities beyond the workplace. We offer some fantastic benefits including: Health and wellbeing Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues. Health cash plan to support you with every day health costs and treatments. Access to Peppy, providing free support from menopause experts for all UK colleagues. A variety of wellbeing support is available through our comprehensive wellbeing program, including access for you and your family. Ability to flex your salary to opt into a wide range of health benefits, many of which can be extended to your family too. Financial wellbeing We match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%. Life assurance equal up to 4 x your basic salary, with an option to increase the level of cover to 6 x your salary. Our income protection scheme provides a financial benefit, as well as absence and return to work support due to long-term illness or injury. Flexible benefits, including increased life assurance cover, critical illness insurance, payroll saving and will writing. As an independently owned business we share the financial success of the business with all our colleagues in various ways including annual bonus schemes. Lifestyle A minimum of 33-35 days holiday each year, inclusive of public holidays and dependent on level . click apply for full job details
Location: Croydon, UK Recruiter contact: Ainsley Anstess Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with over 20,000 employees across more than 50 countries and 140+ offices. We work across incredible global industries, delivering exciting work that is defining our future and making an important societal impact in the communities we serve. Our people power our performance - we succeed when they do. With countless opportunities to collaborate, learn, and grow, the possibilities for excellence are as varied as every individual. Whether you want to grow as a subject matter expert or broaden your experience with roles across our international community, you're surrounded by global specialists who want to combine their expertise and champion you to be your best. As a proudly employee-owned business, we benefit our clients, our communities, and each other, investing in creating the right space for everyone to feel empowered, included, and valued. Whatever your ambition, Mott MacDonald is where people come to be brilliant. About the business unit We help conceive, drive, and implement transport solutions for cities, regions, and asset owners/operators around the globe. From preparing the business case and advising on related issues - such as revenue, procurement, and environmental legislation - to delivering the completed infrastructure and helping maintain it. Our planning, engineering, environmental and management skills cover the whole project cycle. We play a major role in developing and delivering the Global Transport Sector Strategy. Overview of the role Our specialist aviation team is based in London, UK, and delivers major airport planning and development projects globally, working collaboratively with our regional offices. We are seeking an Account Leader / Client Director to engage with clients, generate and secure project opportunities, contribute to growth of our aviation portfolio and be accountable for the delivery of major airport planning and development projects. The successful candidate will be proactive and dynamic, with a business development mind-set, with a proven ability of winning work with world class airports. The candidate will work collaboratively with a globally respected and diverse team of airport planners, airfield engineers and forecast, capacity and business analysts. Key duties and responsibilities will include: Business Development: Proactively seek and pursue new business opportunities to grow the airport master planning and capacity portfolio Leverage an established industry network to build and maintain relationships with new and existing clients Represent Mott MacDonald with authenticity and integrity at industry conferences, networking events, and client meetings to enhance our profile Account Leadership: Accountable for our relationship with one or more significant airport clients in the role of Account Leader / Client Director Develop and maintain strong and robust client relationships with key directors at airport owners and operators Capture planning and pre-positioning for upcoming opportunities and prospects with clients - identifying opportunities and turning them into prospects Drive the bidding process to convert prospects into projects, be responsible for bid teams, producing high-quality proposals that are both technically and commercially sound Managing risk and commercial performance on projects Working effectively with the Aviation Market Director, Practice Leaders and Resource Managers to bring the right resources to deliver the project to the client's satisfaction and meeting Mott MacDonald's profit targets Addressing client's issues and fulfilling their aspirations Oversight of other discipline projects with your clients to maintain the relationship Project Delivery: Direct major airport planning and development projects with your clients or others, when required to do so Perform the role of Project Director/Principal, ultimately accountable for successful outcomes, coaching and mentoring Project Managers and Technical Leaders As Project Director/Principal accountable for the successful completion of all projects under your oversight. Success means sound governance, commercial, financial, technical, health, safety and welfare, and realisation of client benefits agreed in the proposal phase Direct projects to achieve quality deliverables on time and on budget to maintain customer satisfaction without compromising target profit Candidate specification We are looking for a flexible and motivated professional with experience and a genuine passion for the aviation industry. Essential: A proven track record of success in business development and winning work with major airports Extensive experience in airport planning and capacity, including work on large scale airport development programmes Excellent communication skills including client and stakeholder negotiation A degree in airport planning, air transport management, aeronautical engineering, civil engineering. Candidates with other relevant qualifications may be considered Chartership is not essential to apply for this role but is expected of a candidate who has qualifications aligned with a professional institution Fluency in English - knowledge of other languages will be valued as an advantage A strong and active network of clients in the aviation industry To deliver this role you will be required to travel regularly to domestic and international clients and be expected to work overseas on key projects as and when required Proficient in Microsoft software Knowledge of simulation modelling tools and the ability to manage others to use them to deliver capacity and demand analysis outputs We are looking for candidates with the following characteristics: Proactive and self-motivated, with a learning mindset Excellent networking skills, able to build and maintain client relationships Well-connected in the airport sector, with a respected industry reputation Strong business development skills, with experience in generating and winning work A team player who nurtures and uplifts colleagues, and is able to foster teamwork and collaboration Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, which allow you to confidently liaise with clients and lead cross-functional teams Strong project director skills with an ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment UK Immigration Mott MacDonald Ltd. are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision is as a consequence of the changes made to the Skilled Worker route by the UK Government in April 2024. We continue to welcome applications from candidates who are eligible for alternative immigration routes in the UK, that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in future. Equality, diversity, and inclusion We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute. Accessibility We want you to perform your best at every stage in the recruitment process. If you are disabled or need any support to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at and we will talk to you about how we can support you. Agile working We are happy to talk openly about flexible working and how we can support your responsibilities beyond the workplace. We offer some fantastic benefits including: Health and wellbeing Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues. Health cash plan to support you with every day health costs and treatments. Access to Peppy, providing free support from menopause experts for all UK colleagues. A variety of wellbeing support is available through our comprehensive wellbeing program, including access for you and your family. Ability to flex your salary to opt into a wide range of health benefits, many of which can be extended to your family too. Financial wellbeing We match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%. Life assurance equal up to 4 x your basic salary, with an option to increase the level of cover to 6 x your salary. Our income protection scheme provides a financial benefit, as well as absence and return to work support due to long-term illness or injury. Flexible benefits, including increased life assurance cover, critical illness insurance, payroll saving and will writing. As an independently owned business we share the financial success of the business with all our colleagues in various ways including annual bonus schemes. Lifestyle A minimum of 33-35 days holiday each year, inclusive of public holidays and dependent on level, with the ability to buy or sell leave through our flexible benefits programme. Holiday entitlement increased to a minimum of 35 days after 5 years' service. Variety of employee saving schemes and discounts from high-street retailers. Enhanced family and carers leave Enhanced family leave policies . click apply for full job details
Sep 05, 2025
Full time
Location: Croydon, UK Recruiter contact: Ainsley Anstess Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with over 20,000 employees across more than 50 countries and 140+ offices. We work across incredible global industries, delivering exciting work that is defining our future and making an important societal impact in the communities we serve. Our people power our performance - we succeed when they do. With countless opportunities to collaborate, learn, and grow, the possibilities for excellence are as varied as every individual. Whether you want to grow as a subject matter expert or broaden your experience with roles across our international community, you're surrounded by global specialists who want to combine their expertise and champion you to be your best. As a proudly employee-owned business, we benefit our clients, our communities, and each other, investing in creating the right space for everyone to feel empowered, included, and valued. Whatever your ambition, Mott MacDonald is where people come to be brilliant. About the business unit We help conceive, drive, and implement transport solutions for cities, regions, and asset owners/operators around the globe. From preparing the business case and advising on related issues - such as revenue, procurement, and environmental legislation - to delivering the completed infrastructure and helping maintain it. Our planning, engineering, environmental and management skills cover the whole project cycle. We play a major role in developing and delivering the Global Transport Sector Strategy. Overview of the role Our specialist aviation team is based in London, UK, and delivers major airport planning and development projects globally, working collaboratively with our regional offices. We are seeking an Account Leader / Client Director to engage with clients, generate and secure project opportunities, contribute to growth of our aviation portfolio and be accountable for the delivery of major airport planning and development projects. The successful candidate will be proactive and dynamic, with a business development mind-set, with a proven ability of winning work with world class airports. The candidate will work collaboratively with a globally respected and diverse team of airport planners, airfield engineers and forecast, capacity and business analysts. Key duties and responsibilities will include: Business Development: Proactively seek and pursue new business opportunities to grow the airport master planning and capacity portfolio Leverage an established industry network to build and maintain relationships with new and existing clients Represent Mott MacDonald with authenticity and integrity at industry conferences, networking events, and client meetings to enhance our profile Account Leadership: Accountable for our relationship with one or more significant airport clients in the role of Account Leader / Client Director Develop and maintain strong and robust client relationships with key directors at airport owners and operators Capture planning and pre-positioning for upcoming opportunities and prospects with clients - identifying opportunities and turning them into prospects Drive the bidding process to convert prospects into projects, be responsible for bid teams, producing high-quality proposals that are both technically and commercially sound Managing risk and commercial performance on projects Working effectively with the Aviation Market Director, Practice Leaders and Resource Managers to bring the right resources to deliver the project to the client's satisfaction and meeting Mott MacDonald's profit targets Addressing client's issues and fulfilling their aspirations Oversight of other discipline projects with your clients to maintain the relationship Project Delivery: Direct major airport planning and development projects with your clients or others, when required to do so Perform the role of Project Director/Principal, ultimately accountable for successful outcomes, coaching and mentoring Project Managers and Technical Leaders As Project Director/Principal accountable for the successful completion of all projects under your oversight. Success means sound governance, commercial, financial, technical, health, safety and welfare, and realisation of client benefits agreed in the proposal phase Direct projects to achieve quality deliverables on time and on budget to maintain customer satisfaction without compromising target profit Candidate specification We are looking for a flexible and motivated professional with experience and a genuine passion for the aviation industry. Essential: A proven track record of success in business development and winning work with major airports Extensive experience in airport planning and capacity, including work on large scale airport development programmes Excellent communication skills including client and stakeholder negotiation A degree in airport planning, air transport management, aeronautical engineering, civil engineering. Candidates with other relevant qualifications may be considered Chartership is not essential to apply for this role but is expected of a candidate who has qualifications aligned with a professional institution Fluency in English - knowledge of other languages will be valued as an advantage A strong and active network of clients in the aviation industry To deliver this role you will be required to travel regularly to domestic and international clients and be expected to work overseas on key projects as and when required Proficient in Microsoft software Knowledge of simulation modelling tools and the ability to manage others to use them to deliver capacity and demand analysis outputs We are looking for candidates with the following characteristics: Proactive and self-motivated, with a learning mindset Excellent networking skills, able to build and maintain client relationships Well-connected in the airport sector, with a respected industry reputation Strong business development skills, with experience in generating and winning work A team player who nurtures and uplifts colleagues, and is able to foster teamwork and collaboration Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, which allow you to confidently liaise with clients and lead cross-functional teams Strong project director skills with an ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment UK Immigration Mott MacDonald Ltd. are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision is as a consequence of the changes made to the Skilled Worker route by the UK Government in April 2024. We continue to welcome applications from candidates who are eligible for alternative immigration routes in the UK, that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in future. Equality, diversity, and inclusion We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute. Accessibility We want you to perform your best at every stage in the recruitment process. If you are disabled or need any support to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at and we will talk to you about how we can support you. Agile working We are happy to talk openly about flexible working and how we can support your responsibilities beyond the workplace. We offer some fantastic benefits including: Health and wellbeing Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues. Health cash plan to support you with every day health costs and treatments. Access to Peppy, providing free support from menopause experts for all UK colleagues. A variety of wellbeing support is available through our comprehensive wellbeing program, including access for you and your family. Ability to flex your salary to opt into a wide range of health benefits, many of which can be extended to your family too. Financial wellbeing We match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%. Life assurance equal up to 4 x your basic salary, with an option to increase the level of cover to 6 x your salary. Our income protection scheme provides a financial benefit, as well as absence and return to work support due to long-term illness or injury. Flexible benefits, including increased life assurance cover, critical illness insurance, payroll saving and will writing. As an independently owned business we share the financial success of the business with all our colleagues in various ways including annual bonus schemes. Lifestyle A minimum of 33-35 days holiday each year, inclusive of public holidays and dependent on level, with the ability to buy or sell leave through our flexible benefits programme. Holiday entitlement increased to a minimum of 35 days after 5 years' service. Variety of employee saving schemes and discounts from high-street retailers. Enhanced family and carers leave Enhanced family leave policies . click apply for full job details
