Senior Transport Planner

We are currently looking for a qualified Senior Transport Planner to join our Transport Advisory and Planning Practice in the Middle East based in Riyadh, KSA.

About AtkinsRéalis

Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world-leading professional services and project management company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end-to-end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in key strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear, Operations & Maintenance and Capital. News and information are available at AtkinsRealis site or follow us on LinkedIn.

Responsibilities:

• This role requires leading and contributing to a variety of transport planning studies including large scale transport master plan assessments, traffic impact studies or multi-disciplinary planning projects in the public and private sectors. 

This would involve the following responsibilities

• Technical delivery and management of small, medium and large-scale transport assignments with minimal supervision
• Working closely with Project Managers and other Atkins departmental staff to ensure timely completion of the necessary analysis, reports and plans as assigned
• Preparing high-quality written reports and technical analyses with the ability to present outcomes to concerned parties
• Advising the client and stakeholders on transportation matters
• Representing the Transportation Team whilst interacting internal client, as well as external stakeholders / statutory authorities
• Ensuring deliverables adhere to prevailing QA/QS and document management protocols
• Application of technical competencies, as well as sharing these with junior staff.

Qualifications:

• Degree qualified in relevant field (civil engineering, transport planning or equivalent)
• The candidate will be degree-qualified in a related professional field and ideally holding a master’s qualification.
• 8-10 years’ experience (at least 5 years’ experience in the Middle East)
• Experience in leading and delivering transportation projects within a multi-disciplinary technical environment together with knowledge of Middle East and/or International Transport Planning standards and practices is essential.
• Transport modelling experience, report writing, and presentation skills are essential.

Essential Requirements

• Candidates based in KSA will be preferred.
• Arabic language proficiency is advantageous.
• Experience in delivering transportation projects within a multi-disciplinary technical environment
• Competency in a range of transportation planning skills including development planning principles, access control, functional planning, public transport issues, temporary traffic management, pedestrian and non-motorised transportation issues, and transport demand theory
• Hands on capability of using modelling software such as VISUM, VISSIM, SIDRA, SYNCHRO, HCM.
• Project experience in the Middle East and familiarity with local trends and transport planning practices and standards
• Experience with transport assessment, preliminary highway design and a good appreciation of transport appraisal and modelling techniques
• Practical understanding of the role and importance of transport planning in development access, citywide mobility and assisting people’s needs
• Experience in providing the appropriate junction analysis to assist traffic impact assessments
• Excellent communication in written and spoken English
• Experience in giving technical presentations to diverse and non-technical audiences
• Advanced skills and competence with Microsoft Office software including Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Familiarity with electronic document management and quality assurance systems
• Project management and commercial competence
• Must be willing to travel internationally.

Behavioral Competencies

• Highly developed interpersonal skills, such as high competency in listening and communicating
• High attention to detail and eye for technical excellence
• A positive attitude that focuses on improving team work and co-operation at all times
• Good communication skills, oral and written, including presentation competency
• Ability to work without excessive supervision
• Ability for self-checking & correction of work
• A team player.

Rewards & Benefits

• A competitive salary
• Transportation allowance
• Medical and life insurance cover
• 22 calendar days annual leave
• Medical and life insurance cover
• Company gratuity scheme
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Annual flight allowance to point of origin.

Equal Opportunities Statement

AtkinsRéalis is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforce. We aim to provide quality and fairness for all job applicants and employees and not to discriminate on grounds of gender, marital status, age, race, ethnic origin, religious conviction or disablement. We oppose all forms of unlawful treatment and discrimination. Our aim is for the company to be representative of all sections of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to a policy of treating all our employees and job applications equally.

We pursue this commitment by:

- Having clear and concise procedures and guidelines for both line managers and employees to ensure policies are fully understood and implemented.

- Complying with the relevant employment legislation and codes of practice.

- Ensuring that all existing employees, potential employees, colleagues and customers are treated equally and with respect.

- Ensuring that the workplace is an environment free from discrimination, harassment, victimization and bullying regardless of an individual’s gender, marital status, age, race, ethnic origin, religious conviction or disablement.

- Making all decisions relating to recruitment, selection or promotion according to the employees’ ability.