Senior Transport Planner - Public Transport Master Plan

Overview

• This position requires a senior professional with strong expertise in transport planning, policy and strategy development, multimodal network design, first and last mile integration, and data-driven analysis to support evidence-based decision-making at government level.
• Support the development of the national Public Transport Master Plan, ensuring alignment with national development strategies, government priorities, and sustainability objectives
• Conduct comprehensive assessment of the existing and planned transport network, identifying gaps, operational inefficiencies, and strategic improvement opportunities
• Develop and apply transport modelling approaches and GIS-based analysis to forecast demand, test scenarios, and evaluate network performance
• Define and assess multimodal public transport solutions, including metro, bus, feeder services, and first/last mile connectivity strategies
• Engage and coordinate with key stakeholders, including government entities, transport authorities, municipalities, and relevant private sector operators, to ensure alignment and consensus building
• Develop strategic policy recommendations and planning frameworks covering service planning, network expansion, infrastructure investment prioritisation, and operational optimisation
• Prepare implementation strategies and phased roadmaps, including governance structure, key milestones, resource requirements, and performance monitoring indicators
• Produce high-quality technical reports, presentations, and decision-support documentation for senior leadership and government stakeholders
• Ensure integration of public transport planning with wider urban development, land use planning, environmental sustainability, and economic development strategies
• Monitor international best practices and innovations in public transport and sustainable mobility, and adapt relevant approaches to the Qatar context
• Contribute to multidisciplinary coordination across planning, engineering, and policy teams to ensure coherent and integrated project delivery