Urban Transport Planner

About Us
A+S Consult GmbH is an international consulting and engineering company specializing in sustainable urban mobility, transport planning, and digital solutions. We support cities and institutions worldwide in developing and implementing innovative transport strategies to promote low-carbon, inclusive, and people-centred mobility systems.

Position: Urban Transport Planner
We are building a roster of experienced Urban Transport Planners to lead urban mobility and transport planning projects, from network design to stakeholder engagement and capacity-building, with a focus on public transport and non-motorized transport (NMT).

Key Responsibilities

• Urban mobility planning: Develop comprehensive transport strategies, addressing urban mobility, access, and sustainability goals.
• Public transport infrastructure: Lead the planning and design of bus lanes, stops, interchanges, and integration with other transport modes.
• NMT infrastructure: Plan and design pedestrian and cycling networks, street redesign, and parking management solutions to encourage sustainable mobility.
• Complete streets design: Create cross-sections and street redesigns, focusing on safety, accessibility, and mode shift.
• Stakeholder engagement: Coordinate consultations, public workshops, and community participation in transport planning to ensure inclusivity and transparency.
• Capacity-building: Develop training programs for local authorities, focusing on urban mobility planning, design, and operation.
• ITS integration: Provide guidance on integrating Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) in urban transport planning, including bus priority, real-time information, and fare collection (desirable).
• Donor coordination: Support KfW/IFI-funded projects, ensuring compliance with ESHS requirements and delivering quality-assured outputs.
• Technical outputs: Prepare technical specifications, feasibility studies, and planning reports. Ensure high-quality project deliverables in line with timelines and budgets.

Candidate Requirements

• Education: University degree in urban/transport planning, civil engineering, or a related field.
• General experience: Minimum 10 years in urban and transport planning, with proven experience in public transport planning, street and corridor redesign, and sustainable mobility strategies.
• Specific experience: Demonstrated track record in:
• Planning and designing public transport infrastructure (bus lanes, stops, interchanges).
• Planning and designing non-motorized transport infrastructure (pedestrian areas, cycling networks, street redesign).
• Stakeholder engagement and public participation in transport planning.
• Capacity development and organizational strengthening in transport and mobility.
• Integration of ITS in urban mobility planning (desirable).
• Donor/ESHS experience: Experience with KfW / IFI-funded projects and familiarity with ESHS compliance in public transport projects.
• Regional knowledge (asset): Professional experience in Georgia or Eastern Europe & West Asia is a strong asset.
• Language: Fluency in English (working language).

Assignment Details
Location: Flexible (remote + short missions)
Duration: Project-based; assignments may range from short expert inputs to multi-month roles.