Senior Consultant – Transport Planning

Overview

Arup’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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

What We Offer You

Different people, shared values

Arup 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

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Our Application Process

Please 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.

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