Senior Transport Planner
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About the Role
AECOM seeks an experienced Senior Transport Planner to join their Abu Dhabi team. The role involves leading transport assessments, travel plans, and technical reports for diverse development projects.
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Responsibilities
- Lead preparation and delivery of Transport Assessments, Transport Statements, Travel Plans, and other technical reports
- Conduct comprehensive transportation analysis using industry standard software
- Collaborate with internal teams, clients, architects, planners, and regulatory bodies
- Mentor and supervise junior planning staff
- Develop and present transportation strategies and feasibility studies to clients and stakeholders
- Support preparation of fee proposals and manage project budgets and timelines
- Engage in strategic negotiations with local authorities
- Contribute to innovative and sustainable transportation solutions
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Geography, Mathematics, Economics, Urban Planning, or related field
- Proven professional experience in development related transport planning
- Proficiency with transportation software packages and MS Office
- Experience liaising with clients, local authorities, and regulatory bodies
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to lead project work and mentor junior staff
- Master's degree in Transportation Planning or related discipline (preferred)
- Professional membership with CIHT, SoRSA, CILT, IHE, TPS, or ICE (preferred)
Full Job Posting
Job Description
- We are seeking an experienced Senior Transport Planner to join our planning and development team in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
- You will work with private and public sector clients, architects, planners, and other development professionals throughout the project lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the preparation, analysis, and delivery of Transport Assessments, Transport Statements, Travel Plans, Delivery and Servicing Plans, and other technical reports.
- Conduct comprehensive transportation analysis using industry standard software packages and tools.
- Collaborate effectively with internal teams, clients, architects, planners, and regulatory bodies.
- Mentor and supervise junior planning staff.
- Develop and present compelling transportation strategies, feasibility studies, and masterplan recommendations.
- Support the preparation of fee proposals for new projects and manage project budgets and timelines.
- Engage in strategic negotiations with local authorities and regulatory bodies.
- Contribute to the development of innovative transportation solutions that prioritize sustainability.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in an analytical discipline such as Engineering, Geography, Mathematics, Economics, Urban Planning, or a related field.
- Proven professional experience in development related transport planning.
- Proficiency with transportation software packages, data analysis tools, and MS Office applications.
- Demonstrated experience liaising with clients, local authorities, and regulatory bodies.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proven ability to lead project work, delegate effectively, and mentor junior staff.
- Experience in understanding client briefs, developing fee proposals, and managing project budgets and timelines.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in Transportation Planning, Urban Planning, Civil Engineering, or related discipline.
- Professional membership with a recognised institution such as CIHT, SoRSA, CILT, IHE, TPS, or ICE.
- Experience with GIS software, spatial analysis tools, large scale infrastructure projects, or strategic transportation planning initiatives.
Additional Information
- All newly hired employees are required to attend an in person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.
About AECOM
- AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world.
- We are a Fortune 500 firm with revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025.
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