Senior Transport Planner

About the job
Joining Arup

Arup is the creative force at the heart of many of the world’s most prominent projects in the built environment and across industry. Working in more than 140 countries, the firm’s designers, engineers, architects, planners, consultants and technical specialists work with our clients on innovative projects of the highest quality and impact. We embrace equality, diversity and inclusion in all aspects including individual differences and open-mindedness.

The Opportunity
You will undertake various project tasks and also, as needed, support on various technical analysis and lead individual tasks and technical write-up, for assigned projects primarily for the Vietnam market but also for regional projects, as needed.
•    Undertaking concept planning, assessment and design of transport infrastructure including roads, bus and rail stations/terminals, as well as master plan developments
•    Conducting traffic impact analysis for new developments including circulation and accessibility schemes 
•    Managing/planning traffic and infrastructure surveys 
•    Developing and delivering proposals and presentations to potential clients and supporting the proposal process with support from colleagues
•    Liaising directly with clients and ensuring quality input to client, including quality control / assurance of local staff inputs
•    Providing timely and quality technical advice to clients and responding to client requirements
•    Supervising staff and delivering projects on time and to budget, with support from the Vietnam Transport Team and oversight / guidance from regional colleagues in the Hong Kong Transport Team
•    Liaising and meeting with clients in Vietnam and possible work regionally

Is this role right for you?
•    Degree in Transport Planning / Engineering or Civil Engineering or Urban Planning or related discipline; post graduate studies will be an advantage
•    Possess relevant professional license in Vietnam 
•    6-10+ years of experience managing traffic impact assessments / temporary traffic schemes / traffic engineering design / transport planning / transport modelling/ public transport operations for municipalities, transport operators, and comprehensive developments (more experienced candidates are welcome to apply)
•    Familiarity with traffic engineering and transport planning practices in Vietnam
•    Excellent writing, presentation skills, and analytical skills, with experience working directly with clients on projects and proposals
•    Marketing and business development experience an advantage
•    Out-going, self-confident, self-motivated, and adaptable, with strong inter-personal communication skills
•    Willingness to travel when necessary, within the region
•    Proficiency in both written and spoken English and Vietnamese

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 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 of 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 eligible 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 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. Arup provides an environment where you will 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. Please let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.

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.

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