Senior Transport Planner

The Senior Transport Planner at CEPT Research and Development Foundation will advance research and advisory solutions in urban mobility, focusing on sustainable transport systems in India. Responsibilities include project delivery, data management, client engagement, and business development. Candidates should have a relevant degree and 5-8 years of experience in transport planning. The position is based in Ahmedabad, requiring on-site work.
Role Overview:

The Center of Excellence for Urban Transport (CoE-UT) at CRDF is a hub for advancing research, policy, and advisory solutions in urban mobility. The Center addresses critical challenges in sustainable, equitable, and efficient transport systems across India. CoE-UT collaborates with governments, international agencies, and academic institutions to promote innovation, build capacity, and deliver impactful projects.

The Senior Transport Planner will contribute to advancing research, advisory, and capacity-building activities in urban transport being undertaken by the Center of Excellence for Urban Transport (CoE-UT) at CRDF. The position involves technical project delivery, transport data management, and client engagement, along with business development and proposal writing.

This role requires expertise in transport planning, data analytics/modeling, and project management to successfully deliver sustainable transport projects in Indian cities. The Senior Researcher is expected to lead project components, work with the CoE-UT team, coordinate on-ground data collection and analysis, and manage client liaising.

Responsibilities:
• Develop high-quality technical deliverables, including reports, presentations, and tools.
• Collaborate with the team on sustainable urban transport projects for local and state governments.
• Oversee the collection, management, and analysis of transport systems data.
• Act as a technical liaison with clients and city stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.
• Ensure timely completion of project milestones in alignment with agreed standards.
• Facilitate knowledge sharing within CEPT University.

Qualifications and Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering/ planning or related fields and Master’s degree in Transport Planning/Engineering.
• 5 - 8 years of work experience in sustainable transport planning, including e-mobility/ metro feasibility and detailed project reports/city bus planning and operations/ city logistics plan. Demonstrated expertise in database management, data analytics, and technical project delivery, is desirable
• Prior experience in a Project Management Unit (PMU) environment is advantageous.

Attributes and Skills:
• Proficiency in English, and Hindi.
• Strong written communication and client liaising skills.
• Transport modelling experience and skills including in Discrete Choice Analysis
• Advanced analytical skills with experience in tools like VBA, Python, or R/ proficiency in data visualisation software, such as Power BI or Tableau, is desirable

Outcomes:
• Successful completion of sustainable transport projects that meet technical and financial benchmarks.
• Enhanced stakeholder satisfaction through effective technical engagement and deliverables.
• Contribution to the development of innovative tools and analytics supporting urban transport initiatives.

Accountable to: Center Head, CoE-UT / Deputy Center Head, CoE-UT

Direct Reports: Research Associates, External Clients

Key Stakeholders: Accountant, CRDF, CRDF Head Office Team, Other Center members

Experience: Minimum seven years of work experience on sustainable transport planning project/s including e-mobility project/s.

Location:
• Ahmedabad/On-site

Remuneration: As per industry standards