Transport Planning Lead

Job description / Role

Overview

KEO is a creative enterprise, where innovation is a way of life. We are uniquely resourced with end-to-end services to take clients from inspiration through conceptualization to realization of planning, design or project delivery in the built and natural environments. For over 60 years, we've led with vision, contributing to many of the world's most ambitious projects, iconic places, remarkable experiences and prosperous communities.

As a highly integrated and agile AEP/PMCM firm, KEO is recognized by ENR as one of the Top 225 International Design Firms and one of the Top 20 International PM/CM Firms. We are also ranked by World Architecture as the 51st largest global architecture firm and the #1 firm in the Middle East Region in their 2024 WA100 Survey.

We invite you to join us. Why?

When you join KEO, you'll discover more than just a job - you'll find a supportive environment that fosters your professional development through internal global mobility and career development and does so within a culture that supports company-wide health and well-being through on-demand counselling services and regular workplace clinics. You will be invited to celebrate community events such as sports days, fun-runs, in-house sports teams and beach clean-ups. In addition to your competitive package and benefits, you will have access to a suite of policies that include hybrid working arrangements, individual athletic sponsorship, study assistance sponsorship, and employee referral rewards.

Responsibilities

Our newest opportunity is for a talented Transport Planning Lead to join our award-winning team based in Dubai, UAE.

This critical role will work as part of the Infrastructure team, supporting the design phase of various Transport Planning projects in Dubai and supporting other GCC offices where needed.

We envisage success in this role to include:

• Leading and managing multi-disciplinary teams on a variety of transport planning projects, including traffic and transportation modeling and analysis, strategic transport planning studies, transport demand forecasting, public transport planning and design, traffic management and control plans, road safety audits and assessments, environmental impact assessments related to transport, etc.
• Ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
• Developing and maintaining strong client relationships and ensuring client satisfaction.
• Providing expert technical advice and guidance to internal and external stakeholders, including government agencies, developers, and the public.
• Staying abreast of the latest developments in transport planning methodologies, technologies, and best practices.
• Contributing to the development of innovative and sustainable transport solutions.
• Identifying and pursuing new business opportunities with existing and potential clients.
• Preparing proposals, presentations, and tenders for new projects.
• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with key clients and industry contacts.
• Leading, mentoring, and developing junior transport planners and engineers.
• Conducting research and developing innovative solutions to address complex transport planning challenges.
• Exploring and evaluating emerging technologies and their potential applications in the transport sector.
• Contributing to the development of new methodologies and tools for transport planning.
• Contributing to the development of national-level transport policies and strategies.
• Advising on the development of road infrastructure to enhance national connectivity and efficiency.
• Engaging with relevant stakeholders to promote sustainable and integrated transport solutions.

Qualifications

To be successful in this dynamic opportunity, we envision that your career journey to date will include 15 years of work experience partnered with a Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering. A Master's degree in Traffic or Transportation Engineering will be viewed favourably.

5 years of experience gained in Dubai on major traffic/transportation programs is required and 10 years overall GCC experience is mandatory.

Preferred Attributes

• Candidates that are pre-approved with RTA & ITC.
• Demonstrable experience of working on integration into Smart City planning from a transport perspective.
• Strong understanding of GCC's transport sector and relevant regulations.

KEO's performance is founded upon integrity, results, innovation, safety, and our people. We embrace diversity and recognize its contribution to client success wherever we work.

We are excited to hear how you can partner with our award-winning team and treat all expressions of interest confidentially.

About the Company

KEO is a creative enterprise, where innovation is a way of life. We are uniquely resourced with end-to-end services to take clients from inspiration – through conceptualization – to realization of planning, design or project delivery in the built and natural environments. For over 57 years we’ve led with vision, contributing to many of the world’s most ambitious projects, iconic places, remarkable experiences and prosperous communities.

As a highly integrated and agile AEP/PMCM firm, KEO is ranked by ENR in the Top 225 International Design Firms; in the Top 20 International PM/CM Firms; and by World Architecture as 50th largest global architecture firm and #1 Firm in the Middle East Region in their 2021 WAS 100 Survey.

We invite you to join us.