Associate Director – Transport Planner

- 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.

Requirements

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