Regional Director, Transport Network Planning Midwest

Job description

The Opportunity

We are supporting a leading global infrastructure advisory and engineering firm as they expand their Transport & Transit capability across the United States .

With a strong technical platform already in place, the business is now investing in front-end transport planning, advisory, and market leadership — starting in Chicago and the wider Midwest .

This is a senior, market-facing leadership role with a mandate to build, lead, and grow a regional transport planning business .

The Role

As Regional Director – Transport Network Planning , you will:

Lead the growth of transport & transit planning services across the Midwest

Act as a trusted advisor to transit agencies, state authorities, and public sector clients

Drive business development, client engagement, and market positioning

Shape and deliver network planning, operational strategy, and advisory mandates

Navigate federal and state funding mechanisms (FTA, grants, etc.)

Work across disciplines to translate planning into deliverable programmes

Build and lead a high-performing regional team over time

🧠 What We’re Looking For

Proven experience in transport / transit network planning

Strong understanding of urban rail / transit systems and operations

Established relationships with:

State / city agencies

Track record in winning and delivering advisory / planning work

Commercial mindset with the ability to originate and grow a market

Experience operating at Director / VP level within a leading consultancy

Why This Role?

Opportunity to lead and shape a regional business in a high-growth market

Backed by a globally recognised platform with strong technical delivery capability

Direct influence on major transit and infrastructure programmes

Clear pathway to build a team and scale a practice

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Worksite address

chicago, IL, 60290, US

Who can apply

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