Transport Planning Lead | Transport Planning & Consulting
Joining Arup
Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.
Our Philippines Office, established over 30 years ago, with an office in Manila established in 1990, hosts over 200 staff working on local projects in infrastructure, transport, urban planning/design, water, energy, city resilience and buildings. Our transport planning team in Manila is leading a wide range of exciting and multifaceted local and international projects. Clients include local developers, Local Government Units (LGU), the national government, as well as international development banks and foreign governments.
The Opportunity
The Lead role will lead and grow the Manila Transport Planning practice, providing technical leadership and strategic direction for transport planning projects in the Philippines and SEA. The role requires a senior practitioner with demonstrated experience for delivering ADB (Asian Development Bank) and WB (World Bank) funded projects, particularly within the Philippines context. Also, with the experience on working with local government agencies, and private developers.
You will work closely with and report to the SEA Transport Leader and Manila-based Cities Planning and Design Leader. You will have a day-to-day coordination role and work with the Manila team and other teams including teams in APAC region and beyond, with periodic travel to other SEA project locations possible.
The role is based in Manila office.
Your Role In Our Team
Provides overall leadership and day-to-day management of the Manila Transport Planning team, including resourcing, workload planning, and technical oversight.
Liaises directly with clients, government agencies, and funding institutions, acting as a trusted advisor and senior point of contact.
Serves as a key specialist on projects, fulfilling roles as leader, project manager, or critical designer.
Oversees concept planning, assessment, and design of transport infrastructure such as roads, buses, and rail, as well as the preparation of development master plans.
Conducts traffic impact analyses for proposed developments, including circulation studies and accessibility schemes.
Drives business development by applying international best practices aligned with Philippine regulations, leading proposals, building strong client relationships, and supporting broader Southeast Asia initiatives.
Is this role right for you?
Bachelors in Transport Planning, Transport Engineering, Urban Planning, or Civil Engineering (or Other Relevant Field); Master’s in Transport Planning preferred
10-15 years of relevant traffic and transport planning experience including traffic analysis, policy assessment, design, and surveys.
Demonstrated experience leading or significantly contributing to ADB and/or World Bank, Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank funded projects, preferably in the Philippines and Southeast Asia
Strong desire to grow the Philippines Team and support the country
Experience in business development & leading/winning bids
Proficiency in both written and spoken English, and Tagalog is an advantage
Willing to undertake domestic and some international travel.
What We Offer You
At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.
Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward that recognizes 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 permanent members to share in the results of our collective efforts.
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, 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.
Our Application Process
Please apply directly through our applicant tracking system. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by Talent Acquisition to discuss next steps. Stay safe online – Arup will never ask for your bank details as part of our recruitment process.
Arup does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies.
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