Job Description

Senior Transport Planner


Country: United Arab Emirates
Position Location: Abu Dhabi
Contract Type: Permanent
Work Pattern: Full Time
Sector: Transport
Discipline: Planning and modelling
Job Ref: 737
Recruiter Contact: Iustina Blidariu
Main Purpose of the Job:
Mott MacDonald are currently looking for a Senior Transport Planner in Abu Dhabi to support the delivery of on-going projects and also support the company's positioning for prospects in the marketplace.


Key responsibilities and duties are listed, but not limited to, the below:
• Analyze and interpret transportation datasets, including traffic patterns and demands to shape and inform planning decisions.
• Develop comprehensive transportation strategies and plans to meet client objectives whilst embedding sustainability principles.
• Demonstrate ability to use initiative to solve project challenges.
• Act as key point of contact for clients, addressing needs and queries on assigned projects.
• Develop an understanding of Mott MacDonald methodologies and project management principles and implement on live projects to support successful delivery.
• Assume the role of Project Manager on small and medium-sized projects taking responsibility for the successful delivery.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Provide line management and mentorship of junior members of the team ensuring the team's work is regularly reviewed prior to submission.
• Skills in managing own time and the time of others, setting priorities for others in order to meet deadlines.
• Assist with resource management for the team, ensuring projects are properly resourced and team members are sufficiently occupied.

Candidate specification:
• Bachelors in Transportation and Civil Engineering; an MSc in Transport Planning or in Civil Engineering would be highly advantageous.
• Membership to a professional institution affiliated to the transport sector.
• Highly competent in transport modelling packages such as VISUM, Synchro and Sidra.
• A self-starter and the ability to work both alone and in teams resolving complex tasks
• Experience in playing a key team role in delivering medium to large scale projects.
• Experience in making sound judgements on complex and sensitive issues.

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