Arup
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Joining Arup
Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world. Arup is a UK-headquartered independent firm of designers, planners, engineers, consultants, and technical specialists offering a wide range of professional services. With 90 offices in 35 countries, their 19,000+ staff make a positive difference in the world through their work.
The Opportunity
We are looking for an experienced Transport Planner with 8+ years of experience in the railway industry to support planning, analysis, and development of rail transport systems. The role will involve demand forecasting, network planning, timetable analysis, capacity assessment, operational planning, and coordination with multidisciplinary teams for railway infrastructure and operations projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and review rail transport plans, service patterns, and operational strategies.
- Conduct passenger and freight demand analysis, ridership forecasting, and capacity assessments.
- Support railway network planning, station planning, corridor studies, and route optimization.
- Prepare and assess timetables, headways, rolling stock requirements, and operational scenarios.
- Use transport planning tools and models to evaluate railway performance and future demand.
- Coordinate with engineering, operations, signaling, infrastructure, and commercial teams.
- Prepare technical reports, planning documents, presentations, and client deliverables.
- Support feasibility studies, business cases, and transport strategy development for rail projects.
- Ensure planning outputs comply with applicable railway standards, safety requirements, and project objectives.
If this role right for you?
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and Master’s degree in Transport Planning, Railway Engineering, Urban Planning, or a related discipline.
- Minimum 8 years of experience in transport planning, preferably within railway, metro, light rail, or mass transit projects (Relevant experience (Rail/Metro) not less than 3 Years).
- Strong understanding of railway operations, capacity planning, demand forecasting, and service planning.
- Experience working on feasibility studies, master plans, operational plans, or detailed project reports for rail projects.
- Proficiency in transport modelling/planning tools such as Emme, VISUM, VISSIM, RailSys, OpenTrack, Cube, or similar tools is preferred.
- Strong analytical, report writing, communication, and stakeholder coordination skills.
Not ready to apply just yet, or have a few questions? Contact (Monalisa Ginu -Monalisa.Ginu@arup.com). Please note, to ensure we remain GDPR compliant do not send your CV directly to us via this email.
Reward And Benefits
We offer a competitive salary at all levels, and one of the best benefits packages in our sector. Core benefits include Provident Fund contribution, NPS option, Mediclaim cover (incl. family), Term Life and Accident Insurance, Employee Assistance Prog. scheme for the family to safeguard your physical and mental wellbeing. In addition, all permanent employees are eligible for the Global Profit Share scheme. Subject to scheme rules employees can receive two Profit Share payments per year, which are dependent on the firm’s financial performance.
Different people, shared values.
At Arup, we believe when talented people collaborate, great things are possible. Arup hires people with proven skills and open minds. We are taking deliberate action to create an inclusive culture that is grounded in our purpose to shape a better world.
At Arup, we welcome candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and any other protected characteristic. Our internal employee networks - BAME, Culture, Disability, LGBTQ+ and Women - provide a space for you to express your views and to make a positive difference - discover more about life at Arup here.
At Arup, we are committed to making all stages of our recruitment process accessible to candidates with disabilities. Please speak to our recruitment team and we will work with you to make reasonable adjustments to ensure you can perform at your best throughout your application.
At Arup, we appreciate that everyone’s circumstances are different and having the freedom to flex the way we work is essential to our wellbeing. If flexibility matters to you let us know when you apply, and we will discuss how this could work in your role.
What happens next?
If this could be the next step in your journey, please apply online. All applications will be considered, and we will try our very best to respond to you within 72 hours of receiving your application.
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