Transport Planner

SNC-Lavalin Fayez Engineering; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering services firm in Riyadh, KSA, seeks a Transport Planner to oversee ridership analysis and transport demand forecasting. This vital role requires over 10 years of experience in transport modeling and the ability to strategize for efficient metro operations. The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills, experience in public transport systems, and excellent communication abilities. Attractive benefits include tax-free salary and comprehensive medical insurance.

Benefits

Tax-free salary

Life insurance coverage

Comprehensive medical insurance

Paid Annual leave

Company gratuity scheme

Discretionary bonus program

Annual flight contribution

Relocation assistance

Transportation & housing allowances

Employee Wellbeing Program

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years’ senior technical experience in transport planning.
• Proven expertise in transport modeling and demand forecasting.
• Experience in public transport systems, preferably metro or urban rail.

Responsibilities

• Oversee ridership analysis and transport demand forecasting.
• Develop and deploy travel forecast models on a macro scale.
• Assess transport demand and plan actions to optimize service.

Skills

Transport modeling

Demand forecasting

Analytical skills

Strategic thinking

Effective communication

Job description

Job Description

AtkinsRéalis is looking for a Transport Planner in Riyadh, KSA.

About AtkinsRéalis

Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems.

The Transport Planning Manager will play a key role in overseeing ridership analysis, transport demand forecasting, and timetable optimization across the metro network during its Operations & Maintenance (O&M) phase. This role requires deep technical expertise in travel forecasting models and strategic planning to ensure efficient and responsive metro operations aligned with passenger needs and system capacity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Possess a minimum of 10 years’ senior technical experience with extensive knowledge in developing and deploying travel forecast models on a macro scale.
• Assist the Employer in conducting, specifying, and monitoring ridership across the KAPT (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Public Transport).
• Assess transport demand, plan actions to adjust and predict transport capacity needs, and review the development of timetables to ensure optimal service delivery.
• Supervise the activities of each O&M Contractor in relation to ridership measurement and timetable optimization, ensuring alignment with operational goals and passenger expectations.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Proven expertise in transport modeling, demand forecasting, and metro service planning.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills with the ability to translate data into actionable operational plans.
• Experience in public transport systems, preferably metro or urban rail networks.
• Effective communicator with the ability to collaborate across technical teams, contractors, and government stakeholders.

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

• Tax-free salary.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Comprehensive medical insurance coverage.
• Paid Annual leave.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Annual flight contribution.
• Relocation assistance.
• Transportation & housing allowances.
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, as well as personal health, fitness, and nutrition consulting.

AtkinsRéalis is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforces. We aim to provide quality and fairness for all job applicants and employees and not to discriminate on grounds of gender, marital status, age, race, ethnic origin, religious conviction, or disablement.

We pursue this commitment by having clear and concise procedures and guidelines for both line managers and employees, complying with relevant employment legislation and codes of practice, and ensuring that all existing employees, potential employees, colleagues, and customers are treated equally and with respect.

We seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.