Senior Transport Planner

Job description / Role

About AtkinsRéalís

Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalís is a world-class engineering services and nuclear company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end-to-end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory and environmental services, intelligent networks and cybersecurity, design and engineering, procurement, project and construction management, operations and maintenance, decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in strategic sectors such as engineering services, nuclear and capital.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to a variety of transport planning studies including large scale transport master plan assessments, traffic impact studies or multi-disciplinary planning projects in the public and private sectors.
• Independently lead Traffic Impact Studies (TIS) in Dubai, including liaison and coordination with various departments of RTA as part of the TIS process.
• Understand transport planning, traffic engineering and travel demand theory.
• Have project experience in the Middle East and familiarity with local transport planning standards and practices.
• Possess practical understanding of the role and importance of transport planning in development access and citywide mobility plans.
• Have experience of traffic engineering and transport planning of large development projects.
• Lead the preparation of reports as per RTA requirements.
• Review and lead the traffic analysis and TIS process.
• Communicate effectively in English, both written and spoken.
• Learn and retain new skills quickly from a variety of sources.
• Work with limited supervision.
• Have some experience in project and financial management.
• Assist in growing the Atkins Transport Planning Business as well as selling Atkins services generally.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or equivalent is a must.
• Minimum 12 to 15 years of experience in traffic modelling and transport planning.
• Experience with RTA TIS Guidelines.
• Must be a registered RTA TIS Liaison Engineer.
• Knowledge of conducting large Traffic Impact Studies in UAE.
• Experience working within a team.
• Master's degree in transport planning or equivalent field is desirable.
• Experience in traffic engineering, transport planning and modelling projects across UAE.
• Must be an RTA-approved Liaison Engineer.
• Must have experience with RTA TIS projects (Level 1 to 3).
• Competence with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
• Understanding of various authority guidelines and manuals in UAE.
• Experience with traffic engineering software such as SYNCHRO, SIDRA and HCS.
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Strong communication and personal skills.

Behavioral Competencies

• Highly developed interpersonal skills, including strong listening and communication abilities.
• A positive attitude focused on improving teamwork and cooperation.
• Good oral and written communication skills, including presentation competency.
• Ability to work without excessive supervision.
• Ability for self-checking and correction of work.
• A team player.

Why choose AtkinsRéalís?

• Tax-free salary.
• Comprehensive life insurance coverage.
• Premium medical insurance coverage for you and your dependents.
• Generous annual leave balance.
• Remote work opportunities outside of country.
• Flexible and hybrid work solutions.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Annual flight contribution.
• Relocation assistance.
• Transportation and housing allowances available for remote work locations.
• Employee wellbeing program with 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, as well as personal health, fitness, and nutrition consulting.

Your difference makes a difference. We care for our people and are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where you can thrive and build a future you want to be a part of.

AtkinsRéalís is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforce. We aim to provide quality and fairness for all job applicants and employees and not to discriminate on grounds of gender, marital status, age, race, ethnic origin, religious conviction, or disability. We oppose all forms of unlawful treatment and discrimination.

Our aim is for the company to be representative of all sections of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to a policy of treating all our employees and job applicants equally.

We pursue this commitment by:

• Having clear and concise procedures and guidelines for both line managers and employees to ensure policies are fully understood and implemented.
• Complying with the relevant employment legislation and codes of practice.
• Ensuring that all existing employees, potential employees, colleagues, and customers are treated equally and with respect.

Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

At AtkinsRéalís, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.