Transport Planner

DDF Consultants; New Delhi; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

DDF Consultants in Delhi seeks an experienced Transport Planner with GIS-based expertise for master plan projects. You will plan transportation networks, perform GIS analyses, and prepare layouts and reports in coordination with multidisciplinary teams.

Proficiency in ArcGIS/QGIS and AutoCAD is essential, with familiarity in IRC guidelines and master planning standards to ensure compliant mobilities and sustainable transport outcomes.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in ArcGIS and/or QGIS.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD for road network layouts and drawings.
• Understanding of GIS-based spatial analysis and network analysis.
• Knowledge of road hierarchy, ROW planning, connectivity and transportation infra.
• Understanding of urban mobility, public transport and NMT planning.
• Familiarity with IRC guidelines, urban development norms and master planning standards.
• Good report writing, presentation and technical documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare transportation & mobility master plans for urban/township/industrial projects.
• Develop GIS-based road network plans and expressway/arterial hierarchies.
• Plan road connectivity, ROW requirements and intersections.
• Conduct GIS-based spatial analysis for accessibility and proximity.
• Prepare road network layouts using ArcGIS, QGIS and AutoCAD.
• Coordinate with urban planners, engineers and multidisciplinary teams.
• Review proposals for adequate connectivity and transport infrastructure.

Skills

ArcGIS

QGIS

Spatial analysis

Road hierarchy

ROW planning

Urban mobility

Report writing

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Description Transport Planner (GIS-Based Master Plan Projects)

Job Title: Transport Planner
Department: Planning / Infrastructure
Project Type: Urban Development, Township, Industrial and Regional Master Plan Projects

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Transport Planner with expertise in GIS-based transportation planning and road network development for large-scale urban development, township, industrial and regional master plan projects. The candidate will be responsible for planning and designing integrated transportation networks, conducting spatial and accessibility analysis, and preparing GIS-based transportation layouts, technical drawings and planning reports in coordination with multidisciplinary teams.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

1. Transportation & Road Network Planning

• Prepare comprehensive transportation and mobility master plans for urban, township, industrial and regional development projects.
• Develop GIS-based existing and proposed road network plans.
• Plan road hierarchy, including expressways, arterial, sub-arterial, collector and local roads.
• Identify road alignments, connectivity, intersections and Right of Way (ROW) requirements.
• Assess existing road infrastructure and identify gaps in network connectivity.

2. GIS-Based Planning & Spatial Analysis

• Conduct GIS-based spatial analysis for road connectivity, accessibility and proximity.
• Integrate transportation networks with proposed land use, zoning, population density and development plans.
• Prepare road network layouts using ArcGIS, QGIS and AutoCAD.
• Develop transportation thematic maps, spatial datasets and infrastructure databases.
• Perform network and accessibility analysis for residential, commercial, industrial and institutional developments.

3. Public & Sustainable Transportation Planning

• Plan public transportation corridors, bus routes, metro connectivity and multimodal transport hubs.
• Identify suitable locations for bus terminals, bus stops, parking facilities and transport interchange facilities.
• Develop pedestrian pathways, cycling tracks and Non-Motorized Transport (NMT) networks.
• Ensure seamless integration of different transportation modes within the master plan.

4. Traffic Assessment & Infrastructure Planning

• Assess existing and future transportation requirements based on projected population and land-use development.
• Support traffic demand assessment, trip generation analysis and Traffic Impact Studies (TIS).
• Evaluate road capacity, accessibility and future network requirements.
• Recommend transportation infrastructure improvements to support planned development.

5. Technical Documentation & Coordination

• Prepare GIS-based transportation maps, technical drawings, planning reports, technical notes and presentations.
• Coordinate with urban planners, infrastructure engineers, GIS specialists and other multidisciplinary teams.
• Review master plan proposals to ensure adequate road connectivity and transportation infrastructure.
• Incorporate client feedback and statutory authority requirements into revised transportation plans.
• Support the preparation of concept master plans, detailed master plans and final statutory submission drawings.

6. Standards & Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure transportation plans comply with applicable IRC guidelines, urban planning standards and relevant Development Control Regulations (DCR).
• Review road layouts and transportation proposals for compliance with applicable planning norms and project requirements.

Required Technical Skills

• Proficiency in ArcGIS and/or QGIS.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD for road network layouts and technical drawings.
• Understanding of GIS-based spatial analysis and network analysis.
• Knowledge of road hierarchy, ROW planning, road connectivity and transportation infrastructure.
• Understanding of urban mobility, public transportation and NMT planning.
• Familiarity with IRC guidelines, urban development norms and master planning standards.
• Good report writing, presentation and technical documentation skills.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in GIS-based transportation planning for master plan and large-scale development projects.
• Exposure to urban development, township, industrial and regional planning assignments.
• Experience in coordinating with multidisciplinary planning and engineering teams.