Transportation Advisory and Consulting Practice Director

21 hours ago

Eastern England, United Kingdom Newsom Consulting Ltd Full time
Job Title: Practice Director, Transport Advisory and Consulting

At Newsom Consulting Ltd, we are seeking an exceptional business and people leader to join our team as Practice Director for our Transport Advisory and Consulting practice. As a senior leader, you will be accountable for the leadership, growth, performance, and development of the practice, alongside client engagement and marketplace promotion.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Meet business performance targets with overall accountability for practice revenue and operational profit, including annual budget setting and business planning.
  • Lead on the development of long-term growth strategies and plans, aligning current and future capabilities to the needs of the market and ensuring Newsom Consulting Ltd retains and grows a reputation for technical excellence, quality, and innovation.
  • Cultivate and nurture the professional development of the team, including managing their safety and well-being, championing an inclusive workplace, and empowering people to be the best they can be.
  • Create an entrepreneurial and innovative culture to continually develop existing and new business areas that align with the business strategy and create competitive advantage.
  • Provide oversight to resource deployment, commercial strategy, and client relationship management with the vision to securing and delivering high-quality outputs for clients.
  • Develop and sustain collaborative collegial relationships with other Practice Directors, Market Directors, and other members of the leadership team and visibly demonstrate the leadership behaviours that foster an integrated culture of continuous improvement.
  • Ensure compliance with Newsom Consulting Ltd management systems and policies.
Requirements:
  • Strong personal reputation and recognised by the industry for creating value through environmental, economic, and/or social outcomes.
  • Experience in one or more of Newsom Consulting Ltd's key markets (Rail and Transit, Strategic and Regional Highways, Local Transport).
  • Experience in a related leadership role.
  • Ability to understand and empathise with clients and their challenges.
  • An effective network spanning client, business partners, and other stakeholders.
  • Strong enterprise culture with experience in the continual development of services through innovation, technology, and new business models.
  • Commercial savvy, delivery focus, and excellent relationship-building skills.
  • Drive, curiosity, kindness, and a supportive approach to nurturing talent.
  • Proven track record in driving health and safety culture and performance.
  • High mobility and willingness to travel across the UK.
  • Degree level or equivalent professional qualifications.
Why Work for Newsom Consulting Ltd?

At Newsom Consulting Ltd, we are creating new ideas and smart solutions for cities, people, and the environment. You'll be working alongside some of the top people in the industry, solving challenges that bring together traditional engineering and new technologies. As part of our organisation, you'll be in a privileged position, delivering what's right for governments and communities. You'll be helping to improve their leading environmental performance while enabling others to do the same.

This role may require security clearance, and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role, please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.

Newsom Consulting Ltd is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive, and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and ability.

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