Principal Transport Planner

Main Purpose of the Job:

Mott MacDonald is currently looking for a Principal Transport Planner to lead the delivery of transportation/mobility inputs to masterplanning and land development projects in the UAE and wider region. Join us and be part of a team that works on exciting and varied projects and clients. At Mott MacDonald, we collaborate and champion each other to excel, creating an environment where excellence and achievement are recognised and celebrated.

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 specifications:

• Bachelor in Transportation and Civil Engineering; an MSc in Transport Planning or in Civil Engineering would be highly advantageous.
• Experience in delivering projects in UAE and across the region is preferred
• Demonstratable experience of leading studies / working within multi-disciplinary teams to deliver integrated outcomes is essential.
• Experience in liaising with Government Authorities and Municipality Departments to obtain approvals.
• Have a strong local contact base (with developers and government agencies).
• Experience with strategic and micro-simulation modelling packages expected. Advanced user experience is advantageous.
• Highly competent in operational and junction modelling software such as Synchro, HCS and Sidra.
• Chartered Membership to a professional institution affiliated to the transportation sector is advantageous.
• Arabic speaking is advantageous.
• Experience in making sound judgements on complex and sensitive issues.
• Ability to work under own initiative.

Our Purpose
At 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 Inclusion
Equality, 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 Working
At 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:

• 90 calendar days’ paid maternity leave
• Competitive annual leave
• An annual professional institution subscription
• Annual company performance bonus scheme – Subject to company performance