Technical Manager / Technical Director

Transport Planning Society

Full-time Management & Operations
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Location
birmingham, england, United-Kingdom
Posted
July 01, 2026

Job Description

Sweco is looking for a Technical Manager / Technical Director to grow and shape our Transport Planning team in Birmingham.

Responsibilities

  • Technical Leadership: Acting as the technical lead, subject matter expert, or senior reviewer on transport planning projects such as transport strategies, business cases, appraisal studies, and multi-modal transport assessments.
  • Project Work: Developing robust Business Cases and Funding Bids for major public sector transport schemes, preparing comprehensive Transport Assessments and Travel Plans, and supporting planning applications.
  • Shaping Real-World Outcomes: Working on highly impactful schemes such as those in Bradford City Centre, Stoke-on-Trent, Manchester City Centre, and on projects with National Highways like the A47.
  • Thought Leadership & Mentorship: Guiding and mentoring colleagues across the department, elevating the team's technical capabilities, and driving best practices and ...