As a provider of multi-disciplined technical services to the built environment, AtkinsRealis Middle East is committed to design excellence in the delivery of first-class solutions which combine, innovation, imagination and best practice. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is witnessing vast investment in its social infrastructure as it strives to meet His Majesty King Salaman\xe2\x80\x99s vision to constantly raise living standards. Similarly, the UAE\xe2\x80\x99s vison for improving quality of life at all emirates drive strong portfolio of key built environment projects. AtkinsRealis is positioned to play an important role, providing technical solutions to many of the challenges presented by this vital development programmes.

As a result, we are currently looking for a Regional Practice Lead - Transport Advisory and Planning Lead to join our team. This position is within our Planning, Design and Engineering business to lead our 40+ team members in the region. The team\xe2\x80\x99s remit covers all aspects of transport planning from transport advisory in all areas, strategic transport planning, policy and regulations, through to a key strength area around development impact assessment and traffic engineering.

Being a enthusiastic and motivated leader in the transportation sector, you will welcome the challenge of working on a diverse range of projects to achieve excellence in our transport advisory and planning service to clients. The role will require coordinated working with other parts of the AtkinsRealis Middle East business.

Requirements

15+ years post-graduate experience in transport planning, transport advisory and future mobility planning and design.

Degree in transport related subject, numeric subject or equivalent professional qualification

Proven track record in the delivery of transport advisory, transport planning, traffic engineering, and transport development planning studies to a high standard

Proven track record of management and leadership of large teams and major projects.

Proven track record of leading interface with clients, market and local authorities

Possess working knowledge of appropriate analytical and design aids (computer software) with respect to reliability and accuracy of data input and analysis.

Excellent report writing and presentational skills.

Confident and professional manner and communication style, and the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, clients and stakeholders.

Proficient IT skills (Microsoft Office and specialist software)

Technical background in policy and regulations, transport modelling and analytics, demand modelling and analysis.

Arabic speaker desirable but not essential

Experience of transport advisory in cities and communities levels

Experience of strategic transport projects as well as a Traffic Impact Studies.

Experience in managing teams, technical excellence and team growth.

Working experience on project commercials, project finance and control.

Previous experience in the region highly desirable.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for the management of the profit and loss sheet for a transport business, lead and participate in business development, client care, bidding, contract negotiations and market strategies. The candidate will manage and develop transport team and its growth and its resources planning.

The successful candidate would be expected to lead and support a range of transport advisory and planning studies both on their own and for other staff working within a team, reporting to the Regional Director for Land Development and market sector lead. You will also be expected to manage and perform the following duties:

Lead a team of transport consultants, planners and engineers, responsible for the development of staff growth, career planning and wellbeing.

Prepare studies, reports, presentations, designs, calculations, drawings, programmes for specific jobs.

Check and approve reports, studies, presentation, drawings, calculations or output from analytical programs.

Develop reports and presentation and participate in particular investigations as required.

Evaluate transport planning issues and problems, consulting with wider teams as necessary.

Supervise the execution of transport analysis using appropriate design aids (for example transport assignment software, appraisal tools, Microsoft Office packages) with particular attention to accuracy and reliability to data input and analysis.

Ensure tasks are carried out within agreed timescales and budgets.

Manage AtkinsR\xc3\xa9alis projects as project director or project manager

Liaise with other disciplines and clients as required on technical aspects.

Presents AtkinsR\xc3\xa9alis in conferences, workshops and client meetings.

Keep up to date with current methods and the latest research in transport advisory and planningLead the interface and management of resources of AtkinsR\xc3\xa9alis Global Technical Centers in India and other countries.

Lead and participate in global technical networks.

The successful candidate will be expected to deliver and lead projects in the space of future mobility, sustainable design and human centric planning and design for our cities and communities.

About AtkinsR\xc3\xa9alis

Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsR\xc3\xa9alis is a world-leading professional services and project management 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 & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in key strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear, Operations & Maintenance and Capital. News and information are available at or follow us on LinkedIn.

AtkinsRealis 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, victimisation and bullying regardless of an individual\xe2\x80\x99s gender, marital status, age, race, ethnic origin, religious conviction or disablement;

Making all decisions relating to recruitment, selection or promotion according to the employees\xe2\x80\x99 ability.

Worker Type Employee

Job Type Regular

At AtkinsR\xc3\xa9alis, 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.

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