Transport Planner

• Degree in Transport Planning or equivalent. A further specialist (such as a MEng or master’s degree) would be an advantage.

Duties & 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.

Essential Requirements

• Must have a minimum of degree in planning or transportation and 3-7 years related professional work experience after university graduation.
• Candidates based in UAE 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 internationally.
• Hands-on use of industry standard transportation modelling software such as VISUM/VISSIM & SATURN.
• Hands on experience in junction/capacity analysis software such as SIDRA & SYNCHRO or similar.

Behavioural 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