The Infrastructure Sector includes a portfolio of high-profile projects that involve international, national, and regional clients, contractors, and various local authorities. Jacobs' Transport Modelling team provides comprehensive consultancy and analytical services to the transportation sector, covering the full spectrum of strategic planning requirements, from long-range transport plans and regional models to project-specific analyses, feasibility studies, and operational assessments.
As a Strategic Transport Modelling Lead, you will be responsible for independently leading the modelling team and deliverables on assigned Jacobs' transportation and infrastructure development projects. You will be client-facing, offer support to the broader transport planning team to develop suitable analytical approaches and solutions, and provide leadership and mentorship to a team of modellers on different scales of projects. You will also collaborate with commercial, project management, and technical leaders to create opportunities for Jacobs to plan, develop, deliver, and operate a range of projects, managing Jacobs' risk on proposals and projects by undertaking key analytical roles. You will provide technical expertise across transport projects and be involved in the development of proposals.
In addition, your duties will be to:
• Lead and mentor a team of transport modellers, analysts, and technicians working on a variety of projects.
• Be responsible for the preparation of strategic transport models, technical reports, analytical studies, and production of planning documents across a variety of projects.
• Seek innovative solutions in achieving the best value in delivering our services, particularly in the application of new modelling techniques and technologies.
• Drive the development of the team through the delivery of projects and commissions, providing technical and administrative support and leadership where required.
• Ensure continual improvement of our deliverables by leveraging digital tools, incorporating lessons learned from other projects, and responding to client feedback.
• Be responsible for the coordinated technical delivery, reporting, and associated governance of the projects.
• Implement improvement measures and share good practices across the global Jacobs modelling Community of Practice.
• Assist with the technical development of more junior staff and contribute to knowledge sharing initiatives.
• Actively engage in business development at Jacobs, including contributing to proposals and client presentations.
• Help maintain a highly motivated team with specific attention to safety and well-being, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.
As a successful candidate you will have a Bachelor's or Master's Degree (or equivalent Degree) and a minimum of 20 years' experience in transport modeling and strategic planning. You will have extensive knowledge and understanding of strategic modeling techniques, new technologies in model development, and best practices in the industry alongside excellent communication (written and oral) and presentation skills. It is desirable to be a member of a relevant professional institution with a sound understanding of transport planning principles and their application in urban and regional environments.
• Extensive experience in leading the development and use of strategic models for large-scale urban and regional transport projects.
• In-depth knowledge of common strategic modeling software including VISUM, Cube, and EMME.
• Strong technical skills and the ability to critically assess model specifications and results.
• Experience and passion for implementing innovative techniques in model development (e.g., big data utilization, modeling new technologies, activity-based models).
• Proven ability to manage and develop a team of transport modelers.
• Experience in leading model development proposals and communicating with high-profile stakeholders from government and private sectors.
• Hands-on experience with project management and collaboration tools.
• Some previous experience in the Middle East region is desirable.
• Flexibility to travel within the Middle East region.
Your interpersonal skills will allow you to influence and communicate effectively with high-profile stakeholders from within the government and private sector. You will have the ability to "see the wood for the trees" in model specification and the assessment of model results, ensuring that complex technical information is translated into actionable insights for clients and team members.
With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we have gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximise your potential. You will uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities to do good too – from participating in our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you will discover how you can cultivate, nurture and achieve your goals – all at a single global company.
