Manila Transport Planning Lead: Lead Global Projects

Hammerjack Pty Ltd; Philippines; On-site; PHP 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Arup in Manila is seeking a senior Transport Planning Lead to guide the Manila Transport Planning practice and provide strategic direction for projects in the Philippines and SEA. The role requires a senior practitioner with experience delivering ADB and World Bank funded projects, and collaboration with government agencies.

Based in the Manila office, the role leads the team, drives proposals, and acts as a trusted adviser to clients and funding institutions while overseeing multi‑disciplinary

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with 10–15 years of traffic/transport planning experience.
• Experience delivering ADB/World Bank funded projects, preferably in the Philippines/SEA.
• Fluent written/spoken English; Tagalog is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and day‑to‑day management of the Manila Transport Planning team including resourcing and technical oversight.
• Drive business development and client relationships within Philippines and SEA, leading proposals and bids.
• Liaise with clients, government agencies, and funding institutions as a senior advisor and point of contact.
• Serve as leader, project manager, or senior designer on transport projects (roads, buses, rail).
• Oversee planning, assessment, and design of transport infrastructure and development master plans.
• Conduct traffic impact analyses, circulation studies, and accessibility schemes.

Skills

Transport planning leadership

Client liaison

Team management

Business development

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's in Transport Planning/Engineering/Urban Planning/Civil Engineering

Master's in Transport Planning (preferred)

Job description

Arup in Manila is seeking a senior Transport Planning Lead to guide the Manila Transport Planning practice and provide strategic direction for projects in the Philippines and SEA. The role requires a senior practitioner with experience delivering ADB and World Bank funded projects, and collaboration with government agencies.

Based in the Manila office, the role leads the team, drives proposals, and acts as a trusted adviser to clients and funding institutions while overseeing multi‑disciplinary