Transport Demand Modeller

Job no: 492781
Work type: Full time (fixed term employment)

• Flexible and friendly working environment
• Excellent opportunity with SMEC's [Transport] team
• High profile projects around the world
• Strong and established reputation

About SMEC

SMEC is a professional services firm with Australian origins and a global footprint that provides high-quality consultancy services for major infrastructure projects.

SMEC is ranked among the world's top infrastructure design firms and we have won numerous industry awards for technical excellence, including the 2011 Consult Australia Awards for Excellence, where SMEC won a record of four gold awards in four diverse project categories.

The SMEC Profile:

·  It is our culture to celebrate diversity, employ great people and work on interesting projects

·  We are a private company, wholly owned by our people

·  We have an established network of 75 permanent offices around the world and over 5,000 employees

We offer our people opportunities to work, both in Australia and internationally, in the areas of: Transport; Water; Natural Resources and Environment; Energy and Renewables; Geotechnical, Mining and Tunnelling Services; Urban Development; Social Development; Government and Advisory Services.

The role

We are currently seeking a Transport Demand Modeller for Greater Dhaka Sustainable Transport - Package: 3 Engineering, Procurement and Construction Management, to work closely with our other specialists in Bangladesh

·  The international specialist is responsible for completion of Task 1 Traffic Surveys and Transport Demand Modelling, including developing a transport model that can be used by the transport planner during the negotiations with operators. At the start of the assignment, the specialist also organizes the traffic surveys necessary to provide the inputs required for the travel demand model, and for the design of the traffic signal timing plans at junctions.

·   The specialist provides on the job direction and knowledge transfer to its counterpart specialist within the SPO core staff.

·  Timely submission of all project deliverables, all record keeping, and participating in all meetings/briefings as required by the Contract between SMEC and its client

·  Coordinating the Specialist's tasks throughout the project, for preparing, updating, and maintaining the project detailed plan and schedule, and for providing advice and assistance to the client

·  Develop all lines of communication and liaise with the client

·  Provide overall project management support to the Client and assist in monitoring subprojects

·  Assist the Client in developing formats to be used for all reports and submissions

·  Regularly update the project implementation schedule

·  Provide technical expertise in urban transport planning including public transport planning, traffic management, pedestrianisation and project implementation

The program will commence Early 2013 and run for 10 month.

Suitable applicants will have/be:

·  Master's Degree in a relevant discipline and an internationally recognized professional qualification.

·  At least 20 years' experience in transport modeling, including at least 10 years in public transport, assignments in developing countries and on projects funded by ADB or other IFI.

·  Demonstrated capacity building skills.

In return, SMEC offers you the benefits that come from working in a global multidisciplinary consultancy in an environment where your fresh ideas and enthusiasm will be welcomed and rewarded.

How to apply

To find out more about SMEC, please visit our careers page at http://www.smec.com. To apply, click on the "Apply Now" link below and follow the prompts.

SMEC is an equal opportunity employer. Diversity is a source of strength for our people, our clients, our partners and our communities.

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Advertised: 08 Nov 2012 Bangladesh Standard Time
Applications close: 29 Nov 2012 Bangladesh Standard Time