Job Description

Requisition Number 63654BR

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Contract Type Permanent

Work pattern Full time

Mott MacDonald is currently looking for a Senior Transport Planner in UAE to support the delivery of ongoing projects and enhance the company's positioning for prospects in the marketplace.

Key responsibilities and duties are listed, but not limited to, below: Provide line management and mentorship of junior members of the team ensuring the team's work is regularly reviewed prior to submission Prepare technical and financial bids and engage in business development activity Assume the role of Project Manager on medium-sized projects taking responsibility for the successful delivery Remain point of contact for clients, addressing needs and queries on assigned projects Manage project finances (including invoicing and contract/commercial management), tracking progress and budget on assigned projects ensuring commercial success Provide management and direction of sub-consultants on assigned projects Demonstrate the ability to use initiative to solve the majority of problems that could occur on a project Develop an understanding of Mott MacDonald methodologies and project management principles, and implement on live projects Skills in managing own time and the time of others, setting priorities for others in order to meet deadlines Assist with resource management for the team, ensuring projects are properly resourced and team members are sufficiently occupied

Candidate Specification

Bachelors in Transportation and Civil Engineering; an MSc in Transport Planning or in Civil Engineering would be highly advantageous Relevant years of experience spent in the UAE Experience in at least one of the VISUM and CUBE (STEAM) modelling packages. Experience in both is advantageous. Highly competent in operational and junction modelling software such as Synchro, HCS and Sidra. Experience with VISSIM advantageous. A self-starter and the ability to work both alone and in teams resolving complex tasks Experience working within multi-disciplinary master planning teams to deliver integrated outcomes is essential. Experience in making sound judgements on complex and sensitive issues. Experience working with GIS software advantageous Membership to a professional institution affiliated to the transport sector

Job Profile Our Purpose At Mott MacDonald, our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do; relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients' businesses, our communities and employee opportunities.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) is at the heart of our organisation. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate, rather take positive steps towards creating a diverse and inclusive working environment.

Flexible Working At Mott MacDonald, we support our staff to create work-life balance which works for them and welcome candidates looking for career flexibility. We are open to discussing flexible working at interview stage.

We can offer: Pension matched up to 7% Life insurance An annual professional institution subscription Continuous development opportunities - because we want you to thrive Agile/flexible working - because life isn't 9-5 Enhanced parental leave; shared parental leave policies - for parents and care givers Annual company performance bonus scheme - Subject to company performance Flexible benefits that suit you, including cycle to work & interest free season ticket loans The opportunity to make a difference; learn more about our social outcomes

Other Information Equality, diversity and inclusion We put equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.

Agile working At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team and personal commitments. We embrace agility, flexibility and trust.

More about Mott MacDonald We're a global engineering, management and development consultancy. Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients' businesses, our communities and employee opportunities. A fundamental part of this is respecting each person's differences and striving to meet their needs. Our values: progress, respect, integrity, drive, excellence

Recruiter Contact Iustina Blidariu

Discipline Planning and modelling

Sector Transport

Website Sector Transportation