Senior Transport Planner

Senior Transport Planner

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The Opportunity

We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Senior Transport Modeller to join our India-based Cities, Design and Planning team. This role will primarily support projects across the Middle East—particularly in the UAE and KSA—while also contributing to projects and initiatives in India. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high-quality transport modelling and analysis, collaborating closely with our Dubai team and wider global Arup network.

As a Senior Transport Planner/Modeller, you will be leading and delivering traffic analysis and transport modelling studies and conduct transit operations analysis and intermodal planning

Lead the development of bespoke modelling tooling  ,  develop and review calculations, drawings, programmes, and cost estimates and manage and produce project documentation, reporting, and presentations and coordinate with clients and multidisciplinary teams with minimal supervision

Support project management and mentoring of junior staff

Job Location- Mumbai/ Gurugram

Qualification

•    Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (specialisation in Transportation); Master’s in Transport Planning is beneficial with minimum seven (7) years of post-graduate experience in transport modelling, planning, analytics 
•    Proficiency in VISUM and CUBE is essential; experience with SYNCHRO, SIDRA, HCS, VISSIM, Aimsun, GIS,                            Python, and VBA is desirable with strong understanding of trip generation, demand analysis, and traffic engineering fundamentals
•    Proven experience in applying and interpreting models, with the ability to build bespoke modelling tools and automate workflows using scripting languages such as Python or VBA
•    Experience working in the Middle East, especially UAE and KSA, with familiarity in UAE guidelines (TIS, TMPs) and models (STEAM, DSTM) is desirable  and experience in big data analytics, active travel strategies, and future mobility trends is desirable
•    Proven ability to deliver high-quality analytical and qualitative outputs with strong communication skills, both written and verbal and ability to communicate effectively complex issues associated with transport planning and design projects
•    Proven ability to manage projects, bids, support client relationships, and contribute to business development with success in contributing to a team-oriented environment with excellent planning, organisational and time management skills.
 
What we offer  

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together. 
Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.  

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts. 

We also provide Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you’ll have access to flexible benefits to help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs  

Different people, shared values. 

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.  

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup. 

We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. We will do everything we can to support you. 

What happens next? 

If this could be the next step in your journey, please apply online. All applications will be considered, along with portfolio and we will try our very best to respond to you within 72 hours of receiving your application. 
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