Transport Planner

AtkinsRéalis are currently looking for a qualified 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 on LinkedIn.

The candidate will be a degree-qualified professional with at 3-6 years of traffic engineering, transport planning and traffic modelling experience. Knowledge of Middle East and/or International Transport Planning standards and practices is required, and transport modelling experience is considered an asset.

Responsibilities:

• This role requires 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
• Working closely with Project Managers and other Atkins departmental staff to ensure timely completion of the necessary analysis, reports and plans as assigned
• Completion of assigned tasks
• Adherence to Atkins Quality Manual and Procedures
• Coordination with internal design disciplines as well as external stakeholders / statutory authorities
• Application of technical competencies.

Qualifications:

• Degree in civil engineering, transport planning or equivalent. A further specialist (such as a MEng or master’s degree) would be an advantage.
• 3-6 years related professional work experience after university graduation.

Essential Requirements:

• Candidates based in KSA will be preferred.
• Arabic language proficiency is advantageous.
• Understanding of transportation planning, development/access planning, public transport planning and transport demand theory.
• Project experience in the Middle East and familiarity with local trends and transport planning practices and standards (UAE and KSA).
• 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.
• Contribute to preparation of transport planning reports including existing conditions analyses, trip generation, junction analysis and parking assessments.
• Competence with Microsoft Office suite of software (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
• Must be able to communicate in English effectively, both written and spoken.
• Must be able to learn and retain new skills quickly from a variety of sources.
• Must be willing to travel regionally.
• Hands-on use of industry standard transportation modelling software such as VISUM/VISSIM.
• Hands on experience in junction/capacity analysis software such as SIDRA & SYNCHRO or similar.

Behavioral Competencies:

• Highly developed interpersonal skills, such as high competency in listening and communicating
• A positive attitude that always focuses on improving team work and co-operation
• 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
• 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.