Assistant Transport

Roles and responsibilities

This role requires managing variety of transport planning & modelling studies large scale strategic transport plans & traffic management plan assessments for multi-disciplinary planning projects. Working closely with the Regional Transport Planning Team Members to ensure timely completion of the necessary analysis, reports and plans as assigned.

Requirements

• The Transport Modeller will have a qualified professional degree with a minimum of 10 years experience ideally also hold a Master’s qualification in the related field.
• A strong working knowledge of Transport Modelling and Traffic Engineering Software with experience in use of strategic transport models built in software platforms such as PTV Vision (VISUM), Citilabs (Cube Voyager), EMME, AIMSUN etc.
• Experience in development of Activity Based Transport Models will be an asset.
  

Responsibilities

• Completion of assigned tasks
• Adherence to AtkinsRealis Quality Manual and Procedures
• Coordination with other design disciplines
• Plan and organise own work and work of others
• Qualifications - External
  

Qualifications

• Degree qualified
• Ideally MSc and or chartered status
  

Technical Competencies

Essentials

• Must have a minimum of degree in planning or transportation and over ten years related professional work experience, post university graduation
• Understanding of the state-of-the art transport model development, modelling principles and best practices, transportation planning, development/access planning public transport issues, transit-oriented development, transport demand theory, parking policies, planning regulations, and other urban planning policies and approaches.
• Capable of presentation of transport modelling and planning projects (through all phases) and interpretation of studies to a skilled audience
• Practical understanding of the role and importance of transport modelling and planning in development access, citywide mobility and assisting people’s needs.
• Good client interface skills is essential
• Experience in providing the appropriate junction analysis to assist traffic impact assessments
• Contribute to preparation of transport model User manuals, technical notes and reports.
• Contribute to preparation of transport planning reports including existing conditions analyses, trip generation, junction analysis, parking assessment for projects undertaken by the department
• Project management experience in the Middle East and familiarity with local trends and transport modelling and planning practices and standards
• Competence with programming software such as VB, Python etc.
• 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
• Experience project management

Desired candidate profile

Desirable

• Capable of communicating in Arabic effectively, both written and spoken
• Contribute to the concept and final design and development of land use plans for projects ranging from relatively small plot plans to large masterplans
• Working knowledge of using other modelling /microsimulation software such as LEGION, VISSIM, aaSIDRA, SYNCHRO, HCM
• Competency with EXCEL and GIS software
  

Behavioural Competencies

Essential

• Highly developed interpersonal skills, such as high competency in listening and communicating.
• A positive attitude that focuses on improving team work and co-operation at all times.
• Sound communication skills, oral and written, including presentation competency.
• Able to manage and motivate subordinates appropriately
• Ability to work without excessive supervision
• Ability for self checking & correction of work
  

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Rewards & Benefits

We offer an excellent package which includes:

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