Senior Transport Planner

at  Mott MacDonald

FLEXIBLE WORKING

At Mott MacDonald, we support our staff to create work-life balance which works for them and welcome candidates looking for career flexibility. We are open to discussing flexible working at interview stage.

We can offer:

• 90 calendar days’ paid maternity leave
• Competitive annual leave
• An annual professional institution subscription
• Annual company performance bonus scheme – Subject to company performance

ABOUT THE ROLE

Mott MacDonald are currently looking for a Senior Transport Planner in Abu Dhabi or Dubai, to support the delivery of on-going projects and also support the company’s positioning for prospects in the marketplace.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES ARE LISTED, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE BELOW:

• Provide line management and mentorship of junior members of the team ensuring the team’s work is regularly reviewed prior to submission
• Support preparation of technical and financial bids and engage in business development activity
• Assume the role of Project Manager on small / Transport Lead on medium-sized projects taking responsibility for the successful delivery
• Remain point of contact for clients, addressing needs and queries on assigned projects
• Manage project finances (including invoicing and contract/commercial management), tracking progress and budget on assigned projects ensuring commercial success
• Provide management and direction of sub-consultants on assigned projects
• Demonstrate the ability to use initiative to solve the majority of problems that could occur on a project
• Develop an understanding of Mott MacDonald methodologies and project management principles, and implement on live projects
• Skills in managing own time and the time of others, setting priorities for others in order to meet deadlines
• Assist with resource management for the team, ensuring projects are properly resourced and team members are sufficiently occupied

OUR PURPOSE

At Mott MacDonald, our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do; relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients’ businesses, our communities and employee opportunities.