Transport planning provider opens new city centre office

Vectos, the transport planning provider, has announced the opening of a new office in Leeds city centre.

The consultancy has 130 employees with a network of offices located in London, Cardiff, Birmingham, Manchester, Bristol and Exeter.

Located at 1 City Square, the firm’s newest office will be led by regional director Matt Rudman, who will be supported by senior transport planner James Whitton and several other members of staff. .

Rudman brings more than 20 years’ experience in transport planning and engineering consultancy, whereas Whitton specialises in the transport assessment of new development.

Vectos said the Leeds office “will enhance our ability to support existing clients and strengthen our presence in the Yorkshire and North East development market.”

The firm’s full range of transport planning, modelling and highway engineering consultancy services will be provided locally.

Rudman said: “I am excited to be leading a new Vectos office in Leeds. As a specialist consultancy we can offer the strength in depth of staff and skills to advise on the most demanding projects across all sectors.

“We are all keen to improve the transport network and facilitate development. Opening an office in Yorkshire shows our commitment to support clients based locally and our confident expectation of growth.”