Director - Transport & Infrastructure

About the position

4C Associates is a commercial, supply chain and operations consultancy that harnesses the power of people & collaboration to build transformative solutions that create sustainable impact for our clients and for society. Due to significant growth and increasing demand for our expertise across Transport & Infrastructure , we are seeking an exceptional Director to help lead, shape and grow our Transport & Infrastructure consulting practice. This role is ideal for a consulting leader with deep procurement experience and a strong track record delivering complex consulting engagements in transport and infrastructure environments (e.g., rail, roads, aviation, energy, utilities and wider infrastructure). Key Responsibilities Shape and drive the vision, growth strategy and go‑to‑market approach for the Transport & Infrastructure practice. Drive commercial growth within Transport & Infrastructure accounts, supporting priority pursuits and building a robust pipeline (in line with practice targets). Lead end‑to‑end business development activity where required: spotting opportunities, shaping client needs, developing propositions, writing/winning bids, and converting opportunities into high‑quality delivery. Expand our Transport & Infrastructure offering across procurement and commercial transformation, category strategy, contract and supplier management, operating model design, cost reduction/value creation, and programme delivery support across capital portfolios. Oversee delivery of complex consulting programmes, ensuring exceptional quality and measurable outcomes for Transport & Infrastructure clients (e.g., procurement transformations, supplier remediation, commercial governance, and major programme support). Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders across transport operators, infrastructure owners, delivery bodies, contractors and regulators. Successful candidates will demonstrate the following: Extensive consulting delivery experience, with a strong focus on procurement and operating model / commercial transformation. Strong experience within transport and infrastructure sectors; adjacent sector exposure is also valuable (e.g., rail, energy, utilities and wider capital programmes). Business development experience (e.g., shaping propositions, supporting bids, growing accounts) is highly advantageous and will set candidates apart, though it is not a strict requirement. A strong network is a plus. A demonstrable track record of leading and delivering high‑impact consulting engagements end‑to‑end, including complex stakeholder landscapes, tight governance and measurable outcomes. Outstanding leadership and stakeholder‑management capabilities, with the credibility and gravitas to influence senior client executives and lead teams through ambiguity. 4C is proud of its inclusive culture and promotes the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of employment. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnerships and social background.

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