Senior Consultant – Transport Planning

Arup

  • Auckland
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Joining ArupArup's purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.Arup is seeking a Senior Consultant - Transport Planning to lead analytical and modelling aspects of strategic transport projects across New Zealand. This role involves working with large datasets and transport models to provide insights that inform decision making through high-quality visualisation and clear communication. The successful candidate will contribute to business development, mentor junior staff, and collaborate with clients and multidisciplinary teams on nationally significant transport initiatives.The Opportunity
  • Lead the development and execution of transport planning methodologies, including strategic modelling and data analysis for public transport and highway projects.
  • Work with large datasets and modelling tools (e.g. SATURN, Cube, EMME, VISUM), summarising findings into clear, actionable insights for decision-makers.
  • Represent Arup in client meetings, contribute to transport strategies and business cases, and build strong relationships across the New Zealand transport sector.
  • Support and guide junior staff in technical and consulting skills, fostering a collaborative and high-performance team culture.
  • Contribute to proposals, identify new opportunities, and apply emerging techniques to continuously improve project delivery and client outcomes.
At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective - in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas.
You will have the opportunity do socially useful work that has meaning - to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.Is this role right for you?
  • Relevant qualifications in Engineering, Transport Planning, or a related post-graduate discipline.
  • Proven experience in strategic transport modelling and planning within the New Zealand consulting environment.
  • Highly proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel and GIS with experience of analysis related tools/software such as Python and data visualisation platforms.
  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to present complex findings clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Experience in modelling work and familiarity with New Zealand transport agencies and standards.
What we offer youAt Arup, we care about each member's success, so we can grow together.
Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair, and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive - through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.
We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup's legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling eligible members to share in the results of our collective efforts.
Explore the perks of a career with Arup New Zealand:
  • Hybrid working policy and flexible working hours.
  • Paid parental leave for the primary carer of 16 weeks or 32 weeks at half pay and as well as generous unpaid leave benefits.
  • Paid parental leave for the support carer of 2 weeks plus the opportunity to access extra paid and unpaid leave if you later become the primary carer.
  • Birthday leave
  • Ability to purchase additional leave of up to 20 days for permanent employees.
  • International mobility opportunities
  • Insurances (life, travel & income protection)
  • Interest free bicycle loans
  • Free & confidential counselling sessions
Different people, shared valuesArup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you're pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas - this drives our excellence.
Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion - we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.
We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.Our Application ProcessPlease apply directly through our applicant tracking system. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by Talent Acquisition to discuss next steps. Stay safe online - Arup will never ask for your bank details as part of our recruitment process.Arup does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies.#LI-MW1#LI-HYBRID

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