Senior Transport Planner

About Mott MacDonald

Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with over 20,000 experts operating in more than 50 countries. As an employee-owned business, the company focuses on delivering impactful work within the global industry and fostering an environment where employees feel valued and supported.

The Role of Senior Transport Planner

Mott MacDonald is seeking a Senior Transport Planner to join its office in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role involves supporting the delivery of various transport planning projects and contributing to business development efforts to enhance the company's market presence in the region. The Senior Transport Planner will manage projects, mentor junior team members, and ensure the delivery of high-quality transport planning solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor junior team members, providing guidance and reviewing their work before submission.
• Prepare technical and financial proposals and support business development initiatives.
• Manage medium-sized projects, assuming Project Manager responsibilities and ensuring successful delivery.
• Act as the primary client contact, addressing project-related requirements and queries.
• Manage project budgets, invoicing, contracts, and commercial performance to ensure successful outcomes.
• Coordinate and manage sub-consultants across assigned projects.
• Apply sound judgment and initiative to resolve complex project challenges.
• Implement Mott MacDonald project management methodologies and best practices on live projects.
• Support resource planning activities to ensure projects are appropriately staffed and team utilization is maintained.
• Support continuous improvement and digital ways of working, sharing knowledge and lessons learned.
• Demonstrate safe, ethical, and inclusive behaviors aligned with Mott MacDonald values.

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates for this role should possess 5-10 years of relevant experience in transport planning. The position requires working closely with clients, multidisciplinary teams, and sub-consultants, demonstrating strong project management and technical delivery capabilities.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in the Mott MacDonald office in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role involves collaboration with a global community of experts and offers opportunities for professional development within a supportive environment.

Application Process

Join Mott MacDonald to contribute to transformative work in the transport planning sector.