Transport Planner

Job Description

We are currently looking for a qualified Transport Planner with 5 years’ experience to join our Transport Planning Business in the Middle East.

The candidate will be degree-qualified in a related professional field and ideally holding a Master’s qualification. Experience in 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. 

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering / Transport Planning / related field.

• Master’s in Urban Planning / Transport Planning is preferred.

Duties & Responsibilities

This role requires supporting 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:

• Support the team in conducting traffic studies, including traffic impact assessments, transportation master plans, capacity analyses, and traffic modelling, using industry-standard software.

• Collect, research and analyse transportation related data, ensuring its accuracy and integrity to assess existing transportation systems, travel patterns, and infrastructure performance.

• Technical delivery and management of small and medium scale transport assignments with minimal supervision.

• Develop and use transport models, simulation tools, and optimization techniques to assess the proposed transport infrastructure solutions.

• Contribute to the development and evaluation of innovative transportation solutions, including smart mobility, multimodal integration, and sustainable mobility options.

• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and other project deliverables to communicate findings, recommendations, and progress updates effectively.

• Stay updated on the latest trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in the field of transportation planning and mobility through continuous learning and professional development opportunities.

• Working closely with Project Managers and other multi-disciplinary teams 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; 

• Ensuring deliverables adhere to proper QAQC and document management protocols; and

• Application of technical competencies, as well as sharing these with junior staff.

Essential Requirements

• Must have a minimum of degree in Civil Engineering or planning or transportation and 5 years related professional work experience after university graduation.

• 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. Experience in EMME and CUBE is preferable.

• 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;

• Experience in Report writing and Presentation skills.

• Excellent communication in written and spoken English.

• Advanced skills and competence with Microsoft Office software including Excel, Power BI, Word and PowerPoint.

Behavioural 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

We offer an excellent package which includes:

• A competitive salary

• Comprehensive allowance

• 22 days annual leave

• Transportation allowance

• Medical and life insurance cover

• Company gratuity scheme

• Mobilisation and demobilisation to point of origin.