Head of Strategic Growth - Transport

Overview

Lead growth, client relationships, and revenue for transport sector

Key Responsibilities

• growth strategy
• market research
• client management
• industry engagement
• revenue growth
• pipeline monitoring

Tasks

The Head of Strategic Growth for Transport is responsible for increasing Ardent’s market share, client base and revenue across all transport sub-sectors, including roads, rail, light-rail, aviation and ports. This role focuses on enhancing the company’s profile within the sector - including for land, consent management and stakeholder engagement services - building and maintaining key client relationships and driving growth across all services and geographies. Success will be measured by achieving revenue growth, expanding market share and developing our long-term pipeline within the transport sector. -Sector Growth and Development: Design and implement Growth strategies across Road, Rail, Light rail, Aviation and Portsub-sectors. Identify and secure new business opportunities. Collaborate with Managing Directors and Heads of Service to align growth initiatives with company objectives. -Internal Knowledge Sharing and Collaboration: Share market insights with senior leadership and operational teams. Collaborate with Strategic Growth, Marketing and Bid teams to ensure joined-up work-winning. Develop people-leadership capability to support future sector and regional growth. -Client Relationship Management: Build and maintain senior-level relationships with government, infrastructure, and private sector stakeholders. Act as Ardent’s lead representative in the transport sector. Deepen understanding of client needs to tailor service delivery. -Profile Building and Industry Engagement: Enhance Ardent’s visibility and reputation across roads, rail, light rail, aviation and ports. Represent the business at conferences, industry events and forums. Produce thought-leadership content and collaborate with marketing on targeted campaigns. -Market Analysis and Opportunity Identification: Conduct market research to identify trends, emerging opportunities and regulatory changes. Develop strategies to capitalise on major infrastructure projects in the UK and Ireland. Monitor competitor activity and market shifts. -Revenue and Market Share Growth: Drive revenue growth at sustainable margins. Collaborate with service delivery and bid teams to ensure proposals align with sector needs. Monitor and report on pipeline, revenue, and market share targets.

Requirements

• commercial acumen
• strategic planning
• stakeholder management
• transport knowledge
• data analysis
• senior relationships

What You Bring

-Commercial Acumen: Experienced in aligning sector initiatives with commercial objectives to ensure sustainable growth. Solid financial literacy, including P&L management, pricing strategy, margin control, and investment appraisal. Ability to balance commercial ambition with sound financial governance and risk awareness. -Strategic Thinking: Develop and deliver Sector Growth Strategies aligned with Ardent’s goals. Proven experience in Strategic Planning, Business Growth, and Diversification within transport or infrastructure sectors. Strong analytical thinking, market evaluation, and decision-making skills to drive revenue, market share, and resilience. -Communication and Influence: Advanced communication, presentation, and influencing skills. Confident in engaging senior stakeholders, clients, and industry forums. Skilled in building alignment and motivating teams through clear, strategic messaging. -Sector Expertise: In-depth sector knowledge of the UK and Ireland transport landscape, including policy, regulatory, and funding frameworks. Strong industry awareness and project delivery experience within complex infrastructure environments. -Client Relationship Leadership: Experienced in building and sustaining Senior-level relationships across government, infrastructure developers, and private clients. Exceptional stakeholder management, relationship-building, and negotiation skills, with experience engaging at board or executive level. Ability to foster long-term partnerships that enhance reputation and influence. -Market Insight and Foresight: Strong research, data interpretation, and critical thinking skills. Proven ability to translate insight into actionable Strategy that keeps Ardent agile and ahead of emerging opportunities.

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Benefits

✨ 25 days of annual leave (with options to buy or carry over) 💼 Salary: Competitive ✨ Enhanced maternity and paternity pay ✨ Hybrid working ✨ Company pension scheme ✨ Benenden Health Care (mental health support, 24/7 GP services, physiotherapy, optical and dental cover, personal accident protection) ✨ Cycle to Work scheme, electric car leasing, recognition awards, long service leave, discretionary annual bonus scheme

About Ardent

-Founded with a mission to provide high-quality consultancy in project management and cost management. -Offers expertise across a wide range of industries, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget. -Specializes in large-scale, complex projects in sectors such as infrastructure, residential, and commercial development. -Known for its deep understanding of cost management, delivering value for clients through tailored solutions. -Typical projects include construction of transport hubs, residential complexes, and energy-related infrastructure. -A trusted partner for both public and private sector projects, with a reach across the UK and beyond. -Approach blends technical expertise with a client-centric mindset, ensuring successful project outcomes. -Prides itself on building long-lasting relationships with clients, providing consistent support across all stages of a project.

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