Summary
Egis is seeking a Senior Transport Planner in Lusail, Qatar, to support the development and implementation of the Qatar Public Transport Master Plan. The role covers strategic planning, network assessments, transport modelling, GIS analysis, multimodal solutions and coordination with government and private-sector stakeholders. The successful candidate will have at least 8 years of transport planning experience, including 5 years in strategic master plan development, and experience with tools such as VISUM or CUBE and GIS applications. Middle East experience is preferred.
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Company Description
Egis is a global organisation with over 20,000 employees worldwide. With our head office based in Paris, we offer global career opportunities, as well as offer rewarding careers for our people locally.
Egis is an organisation with a capacity to make meaningful industry and community change in the space of place-making, sustainability and creating connected cities. Different to other engineering firms, Egis offers true end-to-end capability across the entire design-to-operation lifecycle, offering advisory, architecture, engineering, design, asset management and operations services.
We are committed to creating great teams doing innovative work and would love you to join us to Impact the Future.
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Senior Transport Planner to support the development and implementation of the Qatar Public Transport Master Plan (QPTMP). Based in Qatar, the role will contribute to shaping the long-term vision, strategy, and delivery framework for an integrated and sustainable public transport system across the country.
This position requires a senior professional with strong expertise in transport planning, policy and strategy development, multimodal network design, first and last mile integration, and data-driven analysis to support evidence-based decision-making at government level.
- Support the development of the national Public Transport Master Plan, ensuring alignment with national development strategies, government priorities, and sustainability objectives
- Conduct comprehensive assessment of the existing and planned transport network, identifying gaps, operational inefficiencies, and strategic improvement opportunities
- Develop and apply transport modelling approaches and GIS-based analysis to forecast demand, test scenarios, and evaluate network performance
- Define and assess multimodal public transport solutions, including metro, bus, feeder services, and first/last mile connectivity strategies
- Engage and coordinate with key stakeholders, including government entities, transport authorities, municipalities, and relevant private sector operators, to ensure alignment and consensus building
- Develop strategic policy recommendations and planning frameworks covering service planning, network expansion, infrastructure investment prioritisation, and operational optimisation
- Prepare implementation strategies and phased roadmaps, including governance structure, key milestones, resource requirements, and performance monitoring indicators
- Produce high-quality technical reports, presentations, and decision-support documentation for senior leadership and government stakeholders
- Ensure integration of public transport planning with wider urban development, land use planning, environmental sustainability, and economic development strategies
- Monitor international best practices and innovations in public transport and sustainable mobility, and adapt relevant approaches to the Qatar context
- Contribute to multidisciplinary coordination across planning, engineering, and policy teams to ensure coherent and integrated project delivery
Qualifications
- Minimum 8 years of professional experience in transport planning, with at least 5 years focused on strategic master plan development
- Proven experience leading national or regional-level transportation planning initiatives
- Strong expertise in public transportation systems, including bus, rail, and multimodal networks
- Advanced proficiency in transportation modeling software (such as VISUM, CUBE, or similar platforms)
- Demonstrated experience with GIS applications and spatial analysis tools
- Excellent analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets
- Proven ability to develop policy recommendations and strategic frameworks
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly to diverse audiences
- Knowledge of sustainable transportation planning and environmental considerations
- Familiarity with government budgeting and resource allocation processes
- Experience working in the Middle East or similar regional context is preferred
- Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools