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Principal Transport Planner

1.00 to 10.00 Years   United Arab Emirates   16 May, 2023
Mott MacDonald Singapore
Job LocationUnited Arab Emirates
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IndustryBanking /Accounting /Financial Services
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Job Description

Mott MacDonald are currently looking for a Principle Transport Planner to lead the delivery of transportation and mobility support on masterplanning and land development projects in the UAE and wider region.Key responsibilities and duties are listed, but not limited to, the below:

  • Lead and mentor small design teams to provide efficient and compliant deliverables with a high standard of quality.
  • Lead the development of transportation strategies and studies with careful consideration of emerging trends in the transportation and mobility space.
  • Monitor and control project budgets and schedules for projects initiate necessary action to achieve agreed financial targets.
  • Review client briefs (RFPs) and respond with technical, tailored proposals.
  • Lead liaison with local authorities (and other key stakeholders) in pursuit of approvals and general coordination.
  • Coordinate with the other masterplan disciplines to ensure coordinated and integrated solutions
  • Prepare and supervise the preparation of relevant transport strategy and study documents.This will include drawings and design team support throughout the project life-cycle.
  • Represent the company in technical meetings with our clients, supervise the work of more junior staff and provide technical and professional guidance to assist their development.
Candidate Specification
  • Bachelors in Transportation and Civil Engineering an MSc in Transport Planning or in Civil Engineering would be highly advantageous
  • Relevant years of experience in UAE and across the region are preferred
  • Ability to work under own initiative
  • Demonstratable experience in leading studies / working within multi-disciplinary teams to deliver integrated outcomes is essential.
  • Have a solid local contact base (with developers and government agencies).
  • Experience in liaising with Government Authorities and Municipality Departments to obtain approvals.
  • Experience in making sound judgements on complex and sensitive issues.
  • Experience with either the VISUM and CUBE (STEAM) modelling packages.Experience in both is advantageous.
  • Highly competent in operational and junction modelling software such as Synchro, HCS and Sidra.
  • Chartered Membership in a professional institution affiliated with the transportation sector is advantageous
  • Arabic speaking is advantageous.
Job ProfileOur PurposeAt Mott MacDonald, our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients businesses, our communities and employee opportunities.Equality, Diversity and InclusionEquality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) is at the heart of our organisation. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate, rather take positive steps towards creating a diverse and inclusive working environment.Flexible WorkingAt Mott MacDonald, we support our staff to create work-life balance which works for them and welcome candidates looking for career flexibility. We are open to discussing flexible working at interview stage.We can offer:
  • Pension matched up to 7%
  • Life insurance
  • An annual professional institution subscription
  • Continuous development opportunities because we want you to thrive
  • Agile/flexible working because life isnt 9-5
  • Enhanced parental leave shared parental leave policies for parents and care givers
  • Annual company performance bonus scheme Subject to company performance
  • Flexible benefits that suit you, including cycle to work & interest free season ticket loans
  • The opportunity to make a difference learn more about our social outcomes
Other InformationEquality, diversity and inclusionWe put equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.Agile workingAt Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team and personal commitments. We embrace agility, flexibility and trust.More about Mott MacDonaldWere a global engineering, management and development consultancy.Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients businesses, our communities and employee opportunities.A fundamental part of this is respecting each persons differences and striving to meet their needs.Our values: progress, respect, integrity, drive, excellence

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About Company

The Mott MacDonald Group is a consultancy headquartered in the United Kingdom. It employs 16,000 staff in 150 countries. Mott MacDonald is one of the largest employee-owned companies in the world. It was established in 1989 by the merger of Mott, Hay and Anderson with Sir M MacDonald & Partners.

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