Senior Transport Planner - Public Transport Master Plan (National Level)

About the role

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.

Key responsibilities

• Support the development of the national Public Transport Master Plan, ensuring alignment with national development strategies, government priorities, and sustainability objectives.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments of existing and planned transport networks, identifying gaps, 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 multimodal public transport solutions, including metro, bus, feeder services, and first/last‑mile connectivity strategies.
• Engage and coordinate with government entities, transport authorities, municipalities, and private sector operators to build consensus.
• Prepare implementation strategies, phased roadmaps, governance structures, key milestones, resource requirements, and performance monitoring indicators.

Required profile

• 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.
• Excellent analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills for presenting complex information to diverse audiences.

Required skills

• Advanced proficiency in transportation modelling software such as VISUM, CUBE, or similar platforms.
• Experience with GIS applications and spatial analysis tools.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools.