Senior Transportation Planner

Job description

the employer is a global engineering, management and development consultancy committed to delivering impactful work that shapes the future. We are a team of more than 20,000 experts working around the world in more than 50 countries. We are proud to be part of an ever-changing global industry, delivering transformative work that defines our future. It is our employees who support this performance. As an employee-owned company, we invest in creating a space for everyone to feel safe, valued, and empowered with the right tools and support. Whether you want to achieve excellence in your specialty or expand your experience with flexible roles across our business, you'll be connected to a community of global experts who support you to be your best. Join us and shape your story with the employer, where everyone has the opportunity to shine. About the Role the employer is looking for a Senior Transportation Planner to join our Riyadh office. In this role, you will support the delivery of a variety of transport planning projects while contributing to business development activities and strengthening our market presence across the region. You will work closely with clients, multi-disciplinary teams, and sub-consultants, and will have responsibility for project management, commercial performance, and technical delivery. This is an excellent opportunity to lead projects, mentor junior team members, and play a key role in delivering high quality transport planning solutions. Key responsibilities and duties are listed, but not limited to, below: • Lead and mentor junior team members, providing direction and reviewing work prior to submission. • Preparing technical and financial proposals and supporting business development initiatives. • E Manage medium sized projects, assuming project manager responsibilities and ensuring successful delivery. • Act as the client's primary contact, responding to project-related requirements and inquiries. • Manage project budgets, invoices, contracts, and commercial performance to ensure successful outcomes. • Coordinate and manage sub-consultants across assigned projects. • Apply sound judgment and initiative to solve complex project challenges. • Implement the employer project management methodologies and best practices into live projects. • Support resource planning activities to ensure projects are appropriately staffed and maintain team utilization. • Support continuous improvement of digital ways of working, and share knowledge and lessons learned. • Demonstrate safe, ethical and inclusive behaviors consistent with the the employer Values. Essential Candidate Specifications • Bachelor's degree in Transportation Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related field. • Relevant transportation planning experience within the GCC region. • Proven experience managing transportation planning projects and achieving successful results. • Strong client management and stakeholder engagement skills. • High degree of proficiency in Synchro and HCS. • Experience in managing project finances, commercial aspects, and contracts. • Ability to work independently and collaboratively to solve complex challenges. • Experience in making sound judgments on complex and sensitive issues. Desirable • Master's in Transportation Planning, Civil Engineering, or related discipline. • Membership in a professional organization affiliated with the transportation sector. • Experience in multidisciplinary proposal management and bidding. • Previous leading experience, etc J, and developing junior team members. • Experience coordinating and managing sub-consultants on complex projects. Your Benefits and Rewards The benefits we offer vary by country and are subject to local eligibility and policy: • Rewards and Rewards: We are owned by our employees (no outside investors) and through our employee ownership model, success is shared through annual bonus opportunities and long-term engagement as your career grows (subject to local plan, eligibility and business performance). • Medical and life insurance according to local plan (standard and enhanced coverage may vary by country and policy). • Annual leave in line with local policy (competitive within the market). • Mater maternity leave overrides local provisions and paternity leave provisions where applicable. • Professional membership/subscription support to the organization. • Learning and career development through a variety of projects, technical networks and structured development opportunities. • Inclusive Culture: We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported

Requirements

• · Essential Candidate Specifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Transportation Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related field
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• Relevant transportation planning experience within the GCC region
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• Proven experience managing transportation planning projects and achieving successful results
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• Experience in managing project finances, commercial aspects, and contracts
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• Experience in making sound judgments on complex and sensitive issues
• Desirable
• Master's degree in transportation planning, civil engineering, or related discipline

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