Transport Planning & Modelling Lead

Location/s: Dublin, IE
Recruiter contact: David McFall

Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with over 20,000 employees across more than 50 countries and 140+ offices. 

We work across incredible global industries, delivering exciting work that is defining our future and making an important societal impact in the communities we serve. Our people power our performance – we succeed when they do. With countless opportunities to collaborate, learn, and grow, the possibilities for excellence are as varied as every individual. 

Whether you want to grow as a subject matter expert or broaden your experience with roles across our international community, you’re surrounded by global specialists who want to combine their expertise and champion you to be your best. As a proudly employee-owned business, we benefit our clients, our communities, and each other, investing in creating the right space for everyone to feel empowered, included, and valued. Whatever your ambition, Mott MacDonald is where people come to be brilliant.

About the business unit 
We help conceive, drive, and implement transport solutions for cities, regions, and asset owners/operators around the globe. From preparing the business case and advising on related issues - such as revenue, procurement, and environmental legislation - to delivering the completed infrastructure and helping maintain it. Our planning, engineering, environmental and management skills cover the whole project cycle. We play a major role in developing and delivering the Global Transport Sector Strategy. 

Overview of the role
We are seeking an experienced Chartered Transport Planning Lead to be part of our Transport and Mobility Solutions Division in Ireland. Located in Dublin you will be required to combine managerial responsibilities with technical responsibilities to promote a collaborative approach and inspire teams to win work and deliver projects to quality, budgets and timescales.

You will be offered, and be expected to take on, a key role and have responsibility for growing the Transport Planning and Modelling team’s profile by utilising existing client relationships and business development skills to develop and grow a portfolio of work for the division.

Although the role is located in Dublin, you will be expected to collaborate with our wider business in Ireland and the UK.

The role offers the successful applicant the opportunity to balance leadership in the delivery of complex projects ensuring technical excellence and innovation, with the requirement to engage with Local Authorities and transport authorities to expand our client base, grow our project portfolio and help shape the future of our division in Ireland.

Key responsibilities and duties include:

• Leading multi-disciplinary teams in the pursuit, bidding, design and delivery of transport planning and modelling projects
• Demonstrating leadership and promoting a Safety First culture
• Managing the planning and implementation of transport planning projects including those related to Active Travel and Public Transport
• Leading a portfolio of projects, ensuring delivery to client requirements, programme and budget
• Controlling project resources and monitoring against budget
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with key clients, local authorities, and industry partners
• Monitoring market trends and contribute to strategic planning and growth initiatives

Candidate specification
The successful candidate will meet the following criteria:

• Degree qualified in a related discipline, or extensive equivalent experience
• Member of a relevant professional organisation (such as Chartered Institution of Highways and Transport, Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, Transport Planning Society or Institution of Civil Engineers) ideally a chartered professional or Transport Planning Professional
• Proven track record in developing planning applications of major infrastructure projects to a high quality
• Demonstrable senior skills in planning for major infrastructure projects (particularly transport), demand modelling/forecasting, transport business cases, wider transport economics, transport policy and strategy
• Demonstrate a strong track record in business development with the ability to identify and exploit growth opportunities
• Experience and/or familiarity of working with Irish clients

Desirable:

• MSc or further qualifications related to transport planning or transport economics
• Experience in delivering multi-disciplinary transport strategies, feasibility studies and business cases
• Ability to oversee transport modelling, demand forecasting and assessment
• Represent Mott MacDonald at industry events, conferences and networking opportunities

Equality, diversity, and inclusion 

We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute.

Accessibility

We want you to perform your best at every stage in the recruitment process. If you are disabled or need any support to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at reasonable.adjustments@mottmac.com and we will talk to you about how we can support you.

Agile working  

At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well-being, flexibility, and trust.

We offer some fantastic benefits including:

• Flexible working
• Pension matched up to 7% of base salary
• Competitive annual leave
• An annual professional institution subscription
• Life insurance
• Income continuance
• Enhanced Paternity leave
• Annual company performance bonus scheme – Subject to company performance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Travel TaxSaver tickets
• Commitment to Continuing Professional Development – we are accredited by Engineers Ireland
• Mentoring and support for career development and progression

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