Associate Director – Transport Planner

13 أكتوبر، 2022

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Job Description

Job Description
As a provider of multi-disciplined technical services to the built environment, Atkins Middle East is committed to design excellence in the delivery of first-class solutions which combine, innovation, imagination and best practice. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is witnessing vast investment in its social infrastructure as it strives to meet His Majesty King Salman's vision to constantly raise living standards. Atkins is positioned to play an important role, providing technical solutions to many of the challenges presented by this vital development programme.
Qualifications:

Degree in Transport Planning or equivalent. A further specialist (such as a MEng or master's degree) would be an advantage.

Requirements

15 years post-graduate experience in transport planning.
Degree in transport related subject, numeric subject or equivalent professional qualification
Proven track record in the delivery of strategic transport planning, transport modelling, development planning studies, parking planning and design studies and traffic planning analysis/studies to a high standard
Possess working knowledge of appropriate analytical and design aids (computer software) with respect to reliability and accuracy of data input and analysis
Proven track record of managing teams, leading client account, managing proposals and project control.
Excellent report writing and presentational skills
Confident and professional manner and communication style, and the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, clients and stakeholders
Proficient IT skills (Microsoft Office and specialist software)
Arabic speaker desirable but not essential
Experience of major Master Planning projects as well as a Traffic Impact Studies in Saudi Arabia and regional is desirable.
Previous experience in the region highly desirable.
Must be willing to travel internationally.

Responsibilities
The successful candidate would be expected to lead and support a range of transport planning studies both on their own and for other staff working within a team, reporting to a team leader and project managers. In several studies, the successful candidate is expected to lead studies as a project manager or project director. You will also be expected to manage and perform the following duties:

Prepare designs, calculations, drawings, programmes for specific jobs
Check drawings, calculations or output from analytical programs
Manage a team of Transport Planners, recruitment and growth of a team
Development Program Lead responsible for the development of graduates and junior staff members
Lead client accounts, projects and proposal preparation
Provide information for reports and participate in particular investigations as required
Evaluate transport planning issues and problems, consulting with senior staff as necessary
Execute transport analysis using appropriate design aids (for example transport assignment software, appraisal tools, Microsoft Office packages) with particular attention to accuracy and reliability to data input and analysis
Adherence to Atkins Quality Manual and Procedures
Ensure tasks are carried out within agreed timescales and budgets
Liaise with other disciplines and clients as required on technical aspects
Keep up-to-date with current methods and the latest research in transport planning