Project Manager

SYSTRA is one of the world's leading engineering and consultancy groups specialising in public transport and sustainable mobility. With over 10,300 employees, SYSTRA's mission is to design safe and sustainable transport solutions to bring people together, develop social inclusion and facilitate access to employment, education and leisure throughout the world.

For 65 years, the Group has been working alongside cities and regions to contribute to their development by creating, improving and modernising their infrastructure and transport systems, throughout the life cycle of their projects. SYSTRA is involved from the earliest stages of design through to the testing, deployment and maintenance phases. The company provides all its services in over 80 countries worldwide and generates 74% of its turnover internationally. With its new services, SYSTRA supports its clients and partners in their digital, ecological and energy transition, in order to invent the mobility of tomorrow.

The position requires the provision of expert transport planning solutions, a thorough knowledge of transport related policy, regulation standards and best practice. Undertake all transport modeling requirements necessary for the assigned project/projects.

• It is expected that you will have experience in the preparation of transport plans, transport modelling, Traffic Impact study, feasibility studies, road safety audit studies, transport scheme reports, and transport/traffic appraisal with knowledge of relevant transport/traffic policy and standards.

• You should be able to organize and manage the collection of raw transport and traffic data. Analyze and interpret data findings to provide appropriate transport and traffic solutions.

• You will be required to have a strong knowledge of the principles of strategic transport planning software (TransCAD) modeling, and prior experience of using a range of transport specific and associated software.

• You will support a team of consultants working on a variety of urban planning and industrial planning tasks.

• Liaise with the Ministry of Transport and other government agencies as required.

• Coordinate with other Departments and Divisions in the implementation of the current and future Master Plan deliverables and initiatives related to Transport (all modes).

• Assist Clients by providing expert transport/traffic advice on development assessment and private sector investment proposals.

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or relevant field 

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in the field of transport/traffic planning. Middle Eastern experience an advantage.

• Post Graduate or Master's Degree in Transport Planning, preferred.

• Well-rounded experience in transport/traffic issues associated with Industrial and City planning.

• Specific experience with transport/traffic assessment processes and compliance regulation.

• Ideally professional experience with the Private Sector but have experience of dealing with Local Authority and Public Sector clients.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Excellent report writing skills, preparation of presentations. Must have excellent written and oral communications skills in English.

• Must have in-depth experience with Traffic Impact Studies, Traffic Operational Analysis.

• Must have thorough working knowledge with traffic analysis tools such as SYNCHRO, VISUM, VISSIM, HCS, EMME and other traffic engineering – modeling software.

• Highly desirable to have experience in Public Transport, Travel Demand Management, and Intelligent Transportation Systems.

• Professional Engineer registration may be required.

• Must have experience in parking management, parking demand and supply, parking design within buildings, traffic circulations, determining the number of accesses/egresses.

• Must have experience with Traffic Signing and Road Markings.

• Must have experience on working with traffic diversion plans as per KSA standards.

• A strong understanding of transport modelling, demand forecast and multi-modal methodologies 

• Proficient time management, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Systra is an equal opportunities company; this position is open to all applicants.