Senior Public Transport Planning Expert

  • Full-time
  • Business Line: Transportation
  • Type of contract: Permanent contract
  • Service Line: Urban Transport and Urban Development
  • Region: Middle East and South Asia
  • Job Family: General Management
  • Profession: General Management

Company Description

Egis is an international player active in architecture, consulting, construction engineering and mobility services. We create and operate intelligent infrastructures and buildings that respond to the climate emergency and contribute to more balanced, sustainable and resilient territorial development. Operating in 100 countries, Egis puts the expertise of its 19,500 employees at the service of its clients and develops cutting-edge innovations accessible to all projects. Through its wide range of activities, Egis is a key player in the collective organisation of society and the living environment of citizens all over the world.

With 3,500 employees across 8 countries in the Middle East, Egis has delivered over 700 complex development projects, stimulating economic growth and enhancing quality of life. Ranked among the top ten firms in the Middle East by Engineering News Record (ENR), Egis is committed to sustainable development. The Group’s operations in the Middle East are built on strategic acquisitions and a deep understanding of local market conditions. Egis’ long history of providing comprehensive engineering, consulting, and project management services makes it a trusted partner for regional governments, investors, and developers.

Job Description

Role Overview

We are looking for a highly experienced Senior Public Transport Planner to support the Qatar Public Transport Master Plan. The ideal candidate will have extensive expertise in multimodal transport planning, strategic mobility frameworks, and public transport operations, with strong experience in the Middle East and, preferably, direct work in Qatar.

Key Responsibilities

 

  • Lead and coordinate public transport strategies across metro, bus, BRT/tram, DRT and emerging mobility modes (such as shared autonomous vehicles).
  • Prepare high-quality technical reports, presentations, and master plan deliverables.
  • Review and enhance multimodal integration, especially first/last-mile and park-and-ride solutions adapted to Qatar’s context.
  • Provide strategic input on policy frameworks, governance structures, and regulatory aspects.
  • Support scenario development, long-term modelling, and evaluation of strategic alternatives.
  • Coordinate with key stakeholders such as MOT, Mowasalat, Qatar Rail, and Ashghal.
  • Mentor junior team members and contribute to knowledge transfer within the team.
  • Ensure recommendations align with international best practice while reflecting GCC and Qatar-specific conditions.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 15 years of experience in public transport planning.
  • Proven track record in national or regional transport/master planning.
  • Strong Middle East experience; Qatar experience is highly preferred.
  • Proficiency in network design, service planning, and multimodal integration.
  • Familiarity with transport modelling tools (VISUM) is an advantage.
  • Strong communication skills (English, Arabi cis a plus).
  • Master’s degree in Transport Planning, Urban Planning, Civil Engineering, or related discipline (PhD is a plus).
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