Principal – Transport & Traffic Engineer

Job description / Role

Hyder Consulting is a multi-national advisory and design consultancy employing around 4,000 people. We have been in operation for over 150 years, working on some of the world's most iconic landmarks and infrastructure. Our international pedigree is further highlighted by our long-standing presence in our regions: we have been in business for over 150 years in Europe, 100 years in East Asia, 70 years in Australia and 45 years in the Middle East

We are looking for a Principal - Transport & Traffic Engineer to be based in Doha, Qatar.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:
* Prepare fee proposal and agree with Business Centre Manger for submission to client, including resources and program
* Manage technical & engineering resources and activities of up to 6 consultants to achieve the technical delivery of project requirements and that outputs delivered are to appropriate standard, timely and within the Projects budget.
* Identify data and information required for project and appoint appropriate sub-consultants.
* Appoint and manage specialist consultancy appointments relating to statutory consents and other approvals, including Parliamentary Agents;
* Establish close working relationships with all key stakeholders in the consents & approvals process, including both internal and external stakeholders
* Manage consultations and communications with stakeholders both internal and external, statutory authorities, developers & other interested parties.
* Act as Project Manager as necessary.
* Professional advice relating to statutory consents and other approvals associated with major transportation infrastructure projects;
* Professional advice relating to engineering & technical matters;
* Technical Leadership of design activity.
* Optimum strategies for the identification, coordinated development and submission of applications for statutory consents and other approvals;
* Guidance and negotiation with design/project teams to secure appropriate and uniform supporting information for consents & approvals in line with published requirements, rules and guidelines, including preparation of Environmental Impact Assessments;
* Development of briefs for consultancy appointments in engineering, technical & other related areas.
* Professional advice & strategies relating to traffic & transportation matters.
* Develop briefs and manage specialist consultancy appointments relating to Transport Assessments matters; Engineering, technical & other related areas. Also, contribute and provide support during tender preparation, evaluation and contract awards.
* Guidance and negotiation with design/project teams to secure appropriate and uniform supporting information for traffic & transportation matters in line with published requirements, rules and guidelines
* Advice on the application of standard specifications, and development of project-specific specifications.
* Monitoring & review of the application of engineering processes & procedures

Requirements

Experience Required: 
* Minimum 10 years of experience in traffic engineering & transport planning
* Understanding of Qatar, UAE & Regional TIS guidelines & Procedures;
+ Reports to the Team Leader in Doha.
+ Day to day technical coordination & assistance in all Traffic Engineering & Transport Planning activities;
+ Key Focus on Technical Delivery in support to the TL

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements:
* Bachelor Degree Civil Engineering
* Masters Transport (preferable)
* Specialized in Transport Modeling Software & Transport Planning Principles
* Good written and verbal communication skills.
* An ability to identify potential problems and propose solutions
* Ability to team build, organize staff and prioritize works
* Ability to work well within and lead a site based team of mixed nationalities
* Experience in Microsoft applications
* Ability to build rapport with work colleagues.
* Knowledge of International standards.
 
Key competencies and values:
* Client focus - differentiating through tailored skills and depth of client understanding
* Excellence - striving for excellence, recognising that excellence is defined by our clients
* Trust - building and retaining relationships of trust with our clients, colleagues and business partners
* Teamwork - working together as a team for the Group, not just the individual
* Responsibility - taking responsibility for our performance and our safety
* People - we create an environment for people to realise their full potential

At Hyder we believe in rewarding our employees for their commitment and endeavours and have designed a flexible benefits package that we feel will suit all of our team.  Commence your future and experience the most fulfilling chapter in your career with us.

About the Company

Hyder Consulting is a multi-national advisory and design consultancy. We have been in operation for over 150 years, working on some of the world's most iconic landmarks and infrastructure including the worlds tallest building in Dubai - Burj Khalifa, the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Tower Bridge in London, the new Berlin airport and the Taiwan High Speed Railway.

Our international pedigree is further highlighted by our long-standing presence in our regions: we have been in business for over 150 years in Europe, 100 years in East Asia, 70 years in Australia and 45 years in the Middle East. We have built on this diversity and today 72% of our revenue comes from outside UK.

We employ around 4000 people and apply our global expertise coupled with local knowledge to create award winning solutions for the property, transport, utilities and environmental sectors.