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At Jacobs, we push the limits of what’s possible to make the world smarter, more connected and more sustainable. In our transport work, that means designing innovative solutions to move people and goods safely and efficiently across the globe. When it comes to connecting the people and places of tomorrow, the future of transport depends on us.
Our transportation and logistics team in the Middle East is experiencing exciting growth and we have a need for a strong Transport Planning Advisor to support one of our major clients in Qatar. You will be working closely with our client in their strategic transport planning vision.
Whether your journey includes keeping pace with capacity building and accelerating technology innovations, ensuring safety and security, or maintaining transport networks, we’re on board to serve all aspects of high‐speed and conventional passenger rail, freight and logistics, mass/public transit and innovative bus solutions. We’re a globally recognized leader in the safe and efficient delivery of transport solutions – from planning, design and development to construction delivery and management.
Are you ready to make your mark on Qatar's transportation landscape? Jacobs, a global leader in engineering and consulting, is currently seeking a highly skilled Transport Planning Expert to join our team on a range of prestigious projects in Qatar.
As a Transport Planning Expert, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Qatar's transportation networks. You will provide expert advisory services to our strategic client, leveraging your strong technical knowledge and leadership skills to drive the success of projects varying in complexity, from minor improvements to large-scale upgrades. In addition, your duties are:
Conduct in-depth studies, assessments, planning, and development of transport networks.
Review contracts, specifications, and standards to ensure compliance and feasibility.
Analyze reports and plans related to the planning and operation of transport networks, ensuring conformity with client-adopted standards.
Provide technical observations and recommendations on transport network plans prepared by government agencies to secure necessary funding from the client.
Develop comprehensive studies to assess and enhance existing transport networks while planning for future growth.
Offer expert technical consultations to the client's departments and technical sections regarding the design of transport networks.
Prepare and review terms of reference documents for future transport projects and strategic studies tenders.
Advise the client on critical strategic studies that will shape the future of transportation in Qatar.
Develop and refine engineering and planning standards and requirements specific to the transportation sector.
Here’s what you’ll need:
As a successful candidate you will be degree qualified in transport planning or an engineering-related discipline. You will be a seasoned expert with more than extensive experience in transportation planning. Your track record should demonstrate your ability to successfully navigate complex projects, provide strategic advice, and deliver results that exceed client expectations. Throughout your career, you should have gained deep insights into the intricacies of transportation network design, assessment, and development. Your experience should span a range of projects, from minor improvements to large-scale upgrades, showcasing your versatility and adaptability.
In addition to your technical qualifications, you will have exceptional leadership abilities, with the capacity to inspire and guide teams towards success. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to tackle challenges head-on and find innovative solutions alongside excellent communication and interpersonal skills to foster collaboration and build lasting partnerships. You must have a client-centric mindset, always striving to understand and exceed client expectations. As our projects involve close collaboration with clients and stakeholders in Qatar, fluency in both Arabic and English is a critical requirement. You must be able to read, write, and speak both languages with ease and proficiency. Your bilingual skills will enable you to effectively communicate complex technical concepts, engage in meaningful discussions, and build strong relationships with clients and team members from diverse cultural backgrounds.
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