Transport Planning Manager

Job description / Role

CLIENT

Linum Consult’s client operates out of the Middle East. Due to continued growth, they are currently seeking a Transport Planning Manager with particular experience in First and Last Mile solutions to join their team in Qatar.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identifying various strategies to provide and improve First and Last Mile access to all rail and metro stations, based on local conditions
• Covering all modes of transport for First and Last Mile journeys, including active (such as bike sharing) and motorised (e.g. ride hailing, ride sharing), with consideration for other methods that might be developed in the future
• Preparing mobility plans for the station catchment areas; identifying pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure gaps and remedial measures
• Leading and managing the planning process, including market assessments, concept studies, user analyses, cost-benefit analyses, etc.
• Leading and managing the preparation of tender documents, and the selection process for services
• Developing pilot studies for FMLM solutions and participating in public outreach programmes to gauge usability
• Ensuring that the transport system’s capacities meet the demand requirements

Requirements

PROFILE

• A Bachelor’s degree qualification in Urban Planning or Civil Engineering, ideally with a Master’s degree in Transportation Planning or Engineering
• At least 10 years’ experience within a consultancy transportation planning role, with demonstrable knowledge of First Mile and Last Mile solutions
• General knowledge in all fields of public transport planning, ideally with specialised knowledge of planning first and last mile journeys around railway or metro stations
• Knowledge and experience of the economic aspects, CAPEX and OPEX of FMLM solutions, with any experience of simulation models for rail-bound public transport an added bonus

APPLICATION PROCESS

To apply, please send your CV online.

About the Company

Linum Consult is a niche global consultancy specialising in international recruitment of white collar workers across the Construction & Engineering, Mining and Oil & Gas sectors. We provide a full 360 consultancy service for clients, candidates and partners to eliminate the potential pitfalls of international mobilisation.

All Linum Consultants are industry experts with in country, international, multi-cultural experience. We provide precise market information combined with local knowledge to help facilitate informed decisions that are often life changing.