Transport Planner

Joining Arup

Arup's purpose, shared values and collaborative approach have set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

Dedicated to sustainable development, Arup is a collective of advisors and experts working across 34 countries with over 19,000 employees. Headquartered in London, providing design engineering, architecture, planning, and advisory services across every aspect of the built environment. Founded to be both humane and excellent, we collaborate with our clients and partners using imagination, technology, and rigour to shape a better world.

Our transport planning team in Manila is leading a wide range of exciting and multifaceted local and international projects. Clients include local developers, Local Government Units (LGU), the national government, as well as international development banks and foreign governments.

The Opportunity

The role is based in Manila office.

A Transport Planner will be responsible for concept planning, assessment, and design of transport infrastructure, including roads, bus and rail stations/terminals, and master plan developments. Additionally, the role involves conducting traffic impact analysis for new developments, encompassing circulation and accessibility schemes. The planner will also be tasked with planning and conducting traffic and infrastructure surveys. Reviewing and analyzing public transport services, route planning, and performance are key responsibilities. Furthermore, the planner will support senior staff in presentations and meetings with clients in Manila and across the Philippines, with potential assignments in the region.

Undertaking concept planning, assessment and design of transport infrastructure (roads/buses/rail), as well as development master plans
Supporting visioning, strategy, policy evaluation, and action plans for local, regional, and national transport master plans
Conducting traffic impact analysis (TIA) for proposed developments including circulation and accessibility schemes
Managing/planning traffic, pedestrian, and infrastructure surveys
Liaising directly with clients and ensuring quality input to client, including quality control / assurance of local staff inputs
Actively supporting the development local proposals with developers and LGUs
Contributing to regional proposals and bid materials for international development banks and government clients
Represent your team or discipline at internal meetings and potentially be responsible for organising events, activities or small internal business projects;
Support and collaborate within the team to ensure that deadlines are met.

Is this role right for you?

Bachelors in Transport Planning, Transport Engineering, Urban Planning, or Civil Engineering (or Other Relevant Field); Master's in Transport Planning (or similar) preferred
6-8 years of relevant traffic and transport planning experience including traffic analysis, policy assessment, design, and surveys.
Basic to moderate skills in GIS as well Cube / Vissim / EMME / Synchro
Excellent writing, presentation skills, and analytical skills, with experience working directly with clients on projects and proposals
Proficiency in both written and spoken English and Tagalog
Willing to undertake domestic and some international travel

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 that recognizes 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 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.

Different People, Shared Values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits) gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you're pregnant or on family leave. 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. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at Your life at Arup - Arup

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