Principal Transport Planner

Mott Mac Donald is currently looking for a Principal Transport Planner to lead the delivery of transportation and mobility support on master planning and land development projects in Saudi Arabia and the wider region.

• 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.bd 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.
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• Bachelors in kansadas transportation and civil engineering; an MSc in transport planning or in civil engineering would be highly advantageous.
• Relevant experience in the GCC region for major transport planning projects.
• Demonstratable experience of leading studies / working within multi‑disciplinary teams to deliver integrated outcomes is essential.
• Have a strong local contact base (with developers and government agencies).
• Experience in liaising with Government authorities and municipality departments to obtain approvals.
• Experience in making sound judgements on complex and sensitive issues.
• Highly competent in operational and junction modelling software such as Synchro, HCS and Sidra.
Arabic speaking is advantageous.
• Ability to work under own initiative.

At Mott Mac Donald, 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 (EDI) is at the heart of our organisation. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate, rather take positive steps towards creating asoil inclusively working environment.

At Mott Mac Donald, 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.

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