David Bates

David Bates is an experienced transport planning professional with a career spanning over two decades. Currently serving as Associate Director of Transport Planning at Clarkebond since December 2022, David previously held key roles including Technical Director at MAC - Pre-planning Engineering and Associate (Transport & Development Planning) at Richard Jackson Limited. Early career positions include Senior Transport Planner at multiple firms and various technical roles that laid the groundwork for expertise in the field. David holds an MSc in Traffic & Transportation from Nottingham Trent University, reflecting a strong academic foundation that complements extensive practical experience in transport engineering and planning.