Senior Transport Planner & Pedestrian Modelling

Arup; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering consultancy in Singapore is seeking an experienced Senior Pedestrian Planner to lead pedestrian flow simulation and analysis for large-scale projects. This role demands over 5 years of consulting experience, proficiency in various modelling software, and a strong understanding of transport systems. Responsibilities include managing multidisciplinary teams and ensuring compliance on diverse projects. The ideal candidate will excel in stakeholder engagement and innovative solution development while benefiting from a competitive reward package.

Benefits

Hybrid working policy & flexible working hours

13th month bonus

Birthday leave

Paid parental leave

Professional association subscriptions

International mobility opportunities

Dental expense cover

Bike Loans up to SGD2000

Qualifications

• Recognised tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Over 5 years’ experience in pedestrian planning within a consulting environment.
• Proficient in pedestrian flow modelling software and transport disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Manage small to medium-sized projects and delegate tasks.
• Conduct traffic analysis and transportation modelling.
• Lead planning and design of transportation systems and infrastructure.

Skills

Pedestrian assessment techniques

Traffic analysis

Transportation modelling

Demand forecasting

Client engagement

Education

Civil Engineering, Planning, Transport, Urban Studies

Tools

MassMotion

Legion

Viswalk

VISSIM

Job description

Overview

Senior Pedestrian Planner role in Arup's Asia Pacific region. The role brings a human-centred perspective to support planning and design teams delivering large-scale, city-shaping projects. Experience in significant and complex pedestrian flow simulation modelling and analysis in Singapore or other global cities is required, to contribute to multi-disciplinary projects in Arup’s Singapore office and the wider APAC region.

This is a high-impact role that combines project delivery, technical excellence, stakeholder engagement and work winning. The person will undertake significant and complex transport analysis, modelling methodologies, designs and solutions for external projects, including pedestrian flow simulation modelling, demand analysis and operational assessments for transport infrastructure projects, commercial buildings, cultural buildings, urban precincts and major sporting events.

Responsibilities

• Involved in project management of small to medium-sized projects, including delegating tasks to junior team members, leading planning and design efforts for transportation systems, and developing innovative, sustainable solutions.
• Conduct advanced traffic analysis, transportation modelling, and demand forecasting, collaborate with urban planners and engineers, prepare strategic reports and recommendations, ensure compliance with regulations and safety standards, and facilitate effective collaboration across multidisciplinary project teams.
• Lead and manage the planning and design of transportation systems and infrastructure, applying innovative transportation planning and engineering solutions while developing expertise in traffic analysis, transportation modelling, and demand forecasting.
• This role operates with autonomy and accountability, managing deadlines, budgets, and resources to meet targets, while serving in a client-facing, engagement-focused capacity at internal and external events.
• Responsible for the performance and development of junior team members by providing guidance, training, direction, and constructive feedback.

Qualifications

• Recognised tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering, Planning, Transport, Urban Studies, or a related quantitative discipline.
• Over 5 years’ experience in pedestrian planning within a consulting environment, with a solid understanding of pedestrian assessment techniques.
• Proficient in pedestrian flow modelling software (MassMotion, Legion, Viswalk) and familiar with other transport disciplines, including traffic modelling, microsimulation (e.g., VISSIM), active mobility, and public transport planning.
• Operational experience in transport, sports, or events is desirable.
• Confident working with clients and internal stakeholders, with a strategic, innovative, and solution-oriented mindset.

What we offer you

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together. Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each member to our shared success. As well as competitive pay, we offer a career in which all members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and opportunities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling eligible members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

Please see a list of Arup’s Singapore benefits below:

• Hybrid working policy & flexible working hours
• 13th month bonus
• Birthday leave
• Purchase Additional leave of up to 20 days (permanent employees)
• Paid parental leave for birth mothers 16 weeks & new parents (excluding birth mothers) 4 weeks
• Marriage leave (3 days)
• Examination leave (2 days)
• Family care leave

• Paid Annual subscription to relevant Professional association
• Reimbursement of Professional Engineers application and examination Fees
• International mobility opportunities
• QP allowance
• Site Allowance
• Work related travel insurance
• Dental expense cover
• Bike Loans of up to SGD2000

Our application process

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process.

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Arup does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies.

Note: This description reflects the information available for the role and does not imply any job offer.
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