Head of Transportation Strategy

2 months ago

Manchester, United Kingdom RPS Group Full time

Head of Transportation Strategy

RPS Group is seeking a Head of Transportation Strategy to join our UK Transport Planning Division. This pivotal role focuses on uncovering new avenues to expand our client portfolio and directly influence RPS' growth trajectory. Our expertise in transport planning spans various sectors, including energy, residential, commercial, sports, leisure, healthcare, and educational developments.

At RPS, our workforce is our greatest asset. We value individuals who are passionate about addressing significant challenges. Our flat organizational structure fosters enhanced collaboration and swift communication, allowing you to work alongside some of the industry's most talented professionals.

Key Responsibilities

You will spearhead initiatives to generate new business from your established client relationships, while also recruiting and nurturing your team. Providing clients with expert transport planning guidance will be essential to the success of their development projects.

You will enjoy autonomy in your role, supported by the broader Transport Team to cultivate the business, catering to developers, housebuilders, and infrastructure stakeholders.

Ideal Candidate Profile

We are in search of a highly proficient and seasoned transport planner with a robust network of client contacts. You should possess exceptional communication, leadership, and management abilities, along with the financial insight necessary to meet profit and loss objectives.

Benefits of Joining Us

Our workforce is our foundation for success. We are committed to fostering a culture that values diverse ideas, perspectives, and approaches. We believe that a variety of experiences and skills are crucial for developing innovative solutions. You will be part of a diverse community within a company that prioritizes its employees and their well-being.

We recognize the importance of flexible working arrangements, offering agile office environments and hybrid work options as standard. We are open to discussions about flexible working arrangements.

Next Steps

Our Talent Acquisition Team will reach out to inform you of your application status. If your application progresses, you will have a conversation with the Talent Acquisition Lead for the Planning Division, followed by an interview with the Operational Director of the UK Transport Planning Division.

About RPS Group, A Tetra Tech Company

As part of an exciting new chapter, RPS became a Tetra Tech company, enhancing our capabilities with a global workforce of 28,000 across over 550 offices in more than 120 countries. Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting and engineering services worldwide. As a Tetra Tech company, RPS is proud to offer our employees unparalleled development and project opportunities, contributing to solutions for some of the world's most intricate challenges.

Commitment to Inclusion

We are dedicated to fostering an environment of Fairness, Inclusivity, and Respect in all our endeavors. To fulfill our mission of creating shared value and simplifying complexities for our clients, we are committed to building a culture where diverse working styles and experiences can flourish, leading to exceptional outcomes.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and collaborate with Inclusive Employers. We also support reservists and their families, having signed the Armed Forces Covenant. Our inclusive culture empowers our employees to work in ways that suit them while delivering their best for RPS. We have established working groups to promote true inclusion, recognizing that it is a journey that involves learning, collaboration, and engagement.

Please inform us if you require any adjustments during the interview process, and we will make reasonable accommodations to support you in showcasing your abilities.

Recruitment Agencies

We maintain a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners for recruitment assistance and do not accept unsolicited CVs or candidate introductions from agencies not on this list. For further information, please refer to the careers section on our website.

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