Ceto Talent

Associate / Technical Director - Transport Planning £70,000 - £90,000 per annum Permanent London / Leeds / Bristol (Hybrid) Are you an entrepreneurial transport planning professional ready to shape the future of a leading consultancy? Ceto Talent is recruiting an Associate / Technical Director - Transport Planning for a prestigious independent design practice, offering the opportunity to build teams, develop business and receive genuine recognition for your contribution. What We're Looking For The ideal Associate / Technical Director - Transport Planning will bring: Extensive experience in transport planning within a consultancy environment Proven track record of successful business development and winning new work Demonstrable client followership with established relationships Significant experience leading complex transport planning projects Chartered status (MCIHT, MRTPI, MICE or equivalent) Degree in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Geography, Urban Planning or related discipline Specialist capability in areas such as development planning, active travel, business case development, or public transport planning Experience managing and developing teams Entrepreneurial mindset with strong commercial acumen and strategic thinking Excellent presentation, communication and negotiation skills About the Role This Associate / Technical Director - Transport Planning position is ideal for ambitious professionals seeking genuine autonomy to demonstrate their ability with better reward and recognition. You'll build and develop transport planning teams whilst shaping business direction in collaboration with Partners. As Associate / Technical Director - Transport Planning, you'll develop strategic business plans, lead complex projects, and provide specialist technical expertise. This role offers the platform to grow the business whilst bringing your client base with you. Key Responsibilities In this Associate / Technical Director - Transport Planning role, you will: Develop and execute strategic business development plans to grow the transport planning market Build and maintain a strong client base and lead on tenders and proposals Provide specialist technical expertise and lead complex transport planning projects Build, develop and mentor transport planning teams across offices Collaborate with Partners to shape business direction and identify growth opportunities Ensure all work meets the highest technical standards and client expectations What's On Offer Salary: £70,000 - £90,000 per annum Location: London / Leeds / Bristol with hybrid working 25 days annual leave (increasing with service) Group pension scheme and private medical cover Group Life Assurance and Income Protection Professional Institution subscription paid Cycle to Work Scheme and employee mentoring programme Autonomy to shape your role with reward aligned to contribution Close-knit collaborative culture with direct Partner access How to Apply If you're an experienced Associate / Technical Director - Transport Planning with the entrepreneurial drive, client followership and technical expertise we're looking for, we want to hear from you. Please apply now or contact Ceto Talent for a confidential discussion about this opportunity. Ceto Talent is committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of background

Contract Details: Long-term contract (12+ months) Full-time, Outside IR35 Location: South West London office / Hybrid working Start date: ASAP Rate: Negotiable depending on experience Offshore Geotechnical Engineer - Long Term Contract Opportunity Ceto Talent is recruiting on behalf of a leading global Offshore Energy EPC company, specialising in the installation of offshore structures and pipelines. We are seeking an experienced Offshore Geotechnical Engineer to join their team in Kingston upon Thames on a long-term contract basis (12+ months). This Geotechnical Engineer role offers an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge offshore projects, providing critical geotechnical expertise throughout the project lifecycle. About the Role: As an Offshore Geotechnical Engineer , you will be responsible for planning, executing, and interpreting geotechnical investigations to support the design and installation of offshore structures, including wind turbine foundations, oil & gas platforms, subsea pipelines, and seabed installations. This Geotechnical Engineer position involves soil interpretation, data analysis, and foundation design/installation recommendations while ensuring compliance with industry standards and project requirements. Key Responsibilities: Plan offshore site investigations by defining scopes of work and selecting appropriate sampling/testing methods (e.g., CPT, boreholes) Analyse soil data to interpret lab results and derive geotechnical parameters like shear strength and stiffness Prepare technical reports, compile Geotechnical Interpretive Reports (GIRs) and Foundation Design Reports (FDRs) Support foundation design by providing input for piles, suction caissons and shallow foundations Perform pile analysis, calculate axial/lateral capacities and assess installation feasibility Assist engineering phases, contribute to FEED and detailed design stages with geotechnical expertise Ensure standards compliance following ISO, API, DNV codes and client specifications Manage geotechnical risks, participate in HAZID/HAZOP and review third-party deliverables Uphold safety & quality, align with HSEQ policies and maintain personal and team safety Coordinate and collaborate with engineering teams and report findings to stakeholders What We're Looking For: Proven experience in offshore geotechnical roles with pile foundations design and installation activities Degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil/Structural Engineering or similar discipline Strong technical skills including shallow foundations, pile installation, CPT interpretation, soil-structure interaction and geotechnical data interpretation Proficiency in Finite Element Analysis software (PLAXIS or ABAQUS) If you're a skilled Offshore Geotechnical Engineer looking for your next challenge with a world-class offshore energy contractor, we'd love to hear from you. To apply, please contact Jasmine White at Ceto Talent.