Are you aTransport Planning professionalready to drive strategic direction and make a tangible impact? Stantec, a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, is seeking anAssociate Directorto join our highly engaged Transport division in our establishedLeeds office.This isn't just a job; it's an exciting opportunity togrow an established and reputable business, leading a diverse portfolio of transport planning projects across the region. You'll be instrumental in shaping the future of transportation, working with a broad range of clients in both the private and public sectors.Our team have a wealth of experience and will offer support, development opportunities and expert advice. Working collaboratively amongst multidisciplinary teams, you will deliver a wide variety of project work and practice with a broad range of clients in the private and public sectors.You can find out more about us here https://www.hydrock.com/what-we-do/transportation/As an Associate Director, you will build and maintain strong client relationships, lead and mentor a talented team, and contribute to the growth of the wider Transport business across Stantec.You will oversee the delivery of project work that is commercially successful and of an excellent technical standard. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining excellent working relationships with clients, developers, statutory authorities, and co-professional collaborators. Identifying new client opportunities and business development will be a key part of your role.ABOUT YOUTo succeed in this role, you will ideally be a Chartered Transport Planning Professional with a relevant degree in Transport Planning, Geography, Engineering or a related field. You will also have:A proven track record delivering transport-related development planning work (Transport Assessments, Travel Plans, Environmental Statements, etc.).Strong leadership skills and experience managing medium to large projects or workstreams.Commercial acumen, with a flair for business development and client engagement.Ideally you will have some experience of business development have an established presence and network within the regional market.Most importantly, you will have the ambition and passion to grow our team, deliver and build upon the existing projects within our portfolio and identify new opportunities in the market.If you are excited and motivated by the challenge to help lead our Transport business in theNorth of England, then we want to hear from you. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow an established and reputable business that will allow your creative and entrepreneurial leadership skills to come to the fore. You will be supported by a collaborative leadership team and play a key role in the business, at a very exciting time for us. #J-18808-Ljbffr