Job Description

Transport Planner


Country: United Arab Emirates
Position Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Contract Type: Permanent
Work Pattern: Full Time
Sector: Transport
Discipline: Planning and modelling
Job Ref: 3943
Recruiter Contact: Anuja Panchal
About the Role

Our Transport Planning team is looking for a Transport Planner to assist with the delivery of projects across the Middle East region.


Key responsibilities and duties are listed, but not limited to, the below:
• Use and apply transportation capacity analysis techniques and tools to validate solutions and where necessary support development of mitigations to support study objectives.
• Undertake an active role in small-sized projects taking responsibility for successful delivery.
• Support development of transport strategies and solutions in medium to large scale project.
• Dedicated team player with the ability to effectively communicate at all levels.
• Help prepare transport reports, drawings, and other deliverables for planning projects to the expected quality standards and ensure they meet client and authority expectations.
• Demonstrate a proactive approach to target challenges and identify potential way forward / solutions.
• Ensure that the quality system is applied to all project tasks and delivery.
• Develop understanding of Mott MacDonald methodologies and project management principles.
• Skills in managing own time and communicating to agree priorities with others.
• In Mott MacDonald, we have a strong policy ethical behavior and expect the highest standards of ethical practice. These are at the core of our corporate values hence do not engage in any aspects of bribery or corrupt practice. As such, we expect staff must always act:
+ Professionally
+ With integrity
+ With due skill, care and diligence
+ In good faith, and
+ In compliance with all applicable laws

Candidate Specification:
• Minimum Bachelor degree in a relevant engineering discipline; a Master degree in Transport Planning would be advantageous.
• Minimum 2-4 years of related transport planning experience, preferably on Abu Dhabi masterplanning / land development projects is preferred.
• Hands-on experience of the following software is preferred:
+ Strategic modelling tools such as VISUM
+ Junction analysis tools such as Synchro and Sidra
+ AutoCAD
• Adept at using and applying Microsoft Office tools.
• Knowledgeable in Abu Dhabi local planning manuals / guidelines / procedures.
• Strong time management skills and ability to work on multiple projects in parallel.
• Membership to a relevant, recognised professional institution would be advantageous.





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