[LTA-P&P] TRANSPORT PLANNER, BUS STRATEGY, INFRASTRUCTURE AND PRIORITY

Public Service Division; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Public Service Division in Singapore is seeking a Senior/Transport Scientist/Planner for the Bus Strategy, Infrastructure and Priority team. You will help plan and implement bus priority measures to improve speeds and reliability, with strong emphasis on stakeholder engagement.

You will analyse data and surveys to justify proposals, and prepare engagement activities to communicate the values of the projects to diverse audiences and gather public feedback for balanced solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience in data analytics and communication skills is preferred.
• Knowledge of land use planning, GIS, transport planning and modelling is advantageous.
• Excellent communication and writing skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement bus priority measures to improve speed and reliability.
• Analyse data and survey results to justify proposals.
• Prepare engagement activities and craft communication strategies for diverse audiences.

Skills

Data analytics

GIS

Transport planning

Tools

GIS tools

Job description

[What the role is]

[LTA-P&P] SENIOR/TRANSPORT SCIENTIST/PLANNER, BUS STRATEGY, INFRASTUCTURE AND PRIORITY

[What you will be working on]

You will be involved in the planning and implementation of bus priority measures (e.g. bus lane and more) to improve bus speeds and reliability. The role requires strong communication and stakeholder engagement to foster understanding and support from the public, local communities and other partners.

You will be required to analyse data/ survey results collected, and interpret them to assess and justify the benefits/impact of the proposals. You will prepare engagement / publicity activities for key projects that require stakeholders support and craft and execute communication strategies that effectively communicate the values of the proposals to diverse audiences. You will gather, analyse and synthesise public feedback, and recommend mitigation or communication approaches that balance the needs of different commuter groups.

[What we are looking for]

• Knowledge in any disciplines, preferably in communications, urban planning, transport/Geography , public policy or Civil Engineering
• Knowledge/Experience in data analytics, media/communication skills, land use planning, Geographical Information Systems (GIS), transport planning and transport modeling simulation techniques will be an advantage
• Excellent communication and writing skills

As part of the shortlisting process for the role, you may be required to complete a medical declaration and / or undergo further assessment