TRANSPORT PLANNER

Join us in engineering a better future for our planet and its people. AtkinsRalis is a world-leading design engineering and project management organization. We connect people, data, and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together with our industry partners and clients and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers, and project managers, we can change the world. We have a strong presence in the Middle East that enables us to build deep and lasting relationships with our clients. We share their goals and long-term ambitions; we're on the same journey to create places and infrastructure which will support long-term sustainable development, healthy living, and vibrant communities. We are seeking a qualified Transport Planner with between 3 to 5 years of experience to join our Transport Planning and Strategic Advisory Business Unit in the Middle East. The candidate must be a degree-qualified professional with a minimum of 3-5 years of traffic engineering, transport planning, and traffic modelling experience in the Middle East. An ideal candidate should possess the following but not limited to: Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or equivalent is a must.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in traffic engineering and transport planning.
• Knowledge of Middle East and International Transport Planning standards and procedures.
• Has worked within a team.
• Master's degree in transport planning or equivalent field is desirable.

Responsibilities

• This role requires contributing to a variety of transport planning studies including large scale transport master plan assessments, traffic impact studies, or multidisciplinary planning projects in the public and private sectors.
• Understanding of transport planning, traffic engineering, and travel demand theory.
• Project experience in the Middle East and familiarity with local transport planning standards and practices.
• Practical understanding of the role and importance of transport planning in development access and citywide mobility plans.
• Experience in undertaking junction analysis to support the traffic impact assessments.
• Contribute to the preparation of reports including existing conditions analyses, trip generation, junction analysis, and parking assessments.
• Must be able to communicate in English effectively both written and spoken.
• Must be able to learn and retain new skills quickly from a variety of sources.
• Must be able to work with limited supervision.
• Some experience in project/financial management.
• Competence to assist in growing the Atkins Transport Planning Business as well as to sell Atkins services generally.

What we're looking for

• Experience in traffic engineering and transport planning projects across UAE.
• Competence with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Understanding of various authority guidelines and manuals in UAE.
• Experience with traffic engineering software (SYNCHRO / SIDRA / HCS).
• Understanding of transport modelling software (STEAM / PTV VISUM / PTV VISSIM).
• Can work in a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong communication and personal skills.

Behavioural Competencies

• A highly developed interpersonal skill set such as high competency in listening and communicating.
• A positive attitude that focuses on always improving teamwork and cooperation.
• Good communication skills oral and written including presentation competency.
• Ability to work without excessive supervision.
• Ability for self-checking & correction of work.
• A team player.

Why choose AtkinsRalis 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. Thrive with us. When you join us, your wellbeing, health, and safety become our top priority. Engineering the future with digital. From design and engineering to project management, digital is fundamental to our way of working. Champion lasting change. We build sustainability into everything we do. Rewards & Benefits:

• A competitive salary
• Transportation allowance
• Medical and life insurance cover
• 22 calendar days annual leave
• Company gratuity scheme
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Annual flight allowance to point of origin

Equal Opportunities Statement AtkinsRalis 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 disablement. 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 applications 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.
• Ensuring that the workplace is an environment free from discrimination, harassment, victimization, and bullying regardless of an individual's gender, marital status, age, race, ethnic origin, religious conviction, or disablement.
• Making all decisions relating to recruitment, selection, or promotion according to the employee's ability.

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