Senior Transport Planner - Public & Multimodal

Arup

Manila

On-site

PHP 600,000 - 1,000,000

Full time

37 hours ago

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Job summary

Arup in Manila seeks a Transport Planner to coordinate with the Manila team and regional offices, with periodic travel to SEA project sites. The role involves concept planning, design of roads, buses, and rail, and contributing to transport master plans at local, regional, and national levels.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in Transport Planning or related field, 5–7 years of experience in traffic and transport planning, GIS proficiency, and experience with Cube, Vissim, EMME, or Synchro.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Transport Planning, Transport Engineering, Urban Planning, Civil Engineering, or a related field; Master’s in Transport Planning or similar is preferred.
5–7 years of relevant experience in traffic and transport planning, including public transport and multi-modal planning, traffic analysis, TOD, policy assessment, design, and surveys.
Proficiency in GIS (basic to moderate) and familiarity with transport modelling tools such as Cube, Vissim, EMME, Synchro, or similar.
Strong technical capabilities, including moderate to advanced Excel skills; experience in VBA, Python, or other automation tools is an advantage.
Excellent communication, writing, presentation, and analytical skills
Proficiency in English and Tagalog, and willingness to undertake domestic and occasional international travel.

Responsibilities

Undertaking concept planning, assessment, and design of transport infrastructure (including roads, buses, and rail), alongside contributing to development master plans.
Supporting visioning, strategy development, policy evaluation, and the preparation of action plans for transport master plans at local, regional, and national levels.
Conducting public transport assessments, developing service and operating plans, and carrying out traffic impact analyses (TIA) for proposed developments, including circulation and accessibility schemes.
Contributing to studies on future transport trends such as zero-emission and digital transport, while also managing and planning public transport, traffic, pedestrian, and infrastructure surveys.
Liaising directly with clients, ensuring high-quality deliverables through quality control of team inputs, and supporting the development of proposals with developers and LGUs.
Contributing to regional bids and proposals for international development banks and government clients, representing the team in internal engagements, and collaborating closely with colleagues to meet project deadlines.