International Bid & Transport Project Engineer

AMEARegion & International Zone is looking for an International Bid & TransportProject Engineer to be based in headquarter (Issy Les Moulineaux- France). You willreport to the Senior Vice President in charge of Asia, Middle East &Africa.
Because we operate a widerange of transportation modes (Metro, Commuter Trains, LRT/ Tramways, Bus RapidTransit, Buses, Coaches, ferries, etc.) and as we are established in 19countries across five continents, everywhere we are, we aspire to promote theinitiative of our multicultural teams.
Joining Transdev meansjoining men and women who serve others and work in a meaningful industry:mobility.

Missions

As the International Bid & Transport Project Engineer you missions are defined as follow:

- Participate & Answer to various Market Sounding (LRT & Tramways, Metro, Commuter Trains, (e)Bus / Bus Rapid Transit, etc.)
- Understand & update competitive landscape & liaise as required with various Stakeholders.
- Analyse transport and mobility trends on targeted networks/countries with the support of demographics/mobility survey or operational ridership data.
- Carry out studies on operational and contractual performance, supported by data-driven approach. Data could be collected and treated accurately in various streams: Network Design, Planning, Operations, Fleet Maintenance, Facilities Management.
- Collaborate in the preparation of tenders and bids.
- Be part of the strategy definition and planning of the proposal.
- Analyze, study & summarize tender documents (PPP, O&M, Management Contracts, etc.)
- Contribute to the preparation of administrative documentation for tenders (RFQ & RFP).

-Compilation of technical information and preparation of the technical report related to the evaluation criteria for the award of contracts.
- Contribute to the preparation of the technical and economic documentation required covering various topics (HR, Operations, Maintenance, etc.)
- Carry negotiations and procurement process with suppliers at tender (and for implementation phase)
- Manages and supervises studies done by subcontractors (Scheduler, Bus Manufacturers, ITS Suppliers, Consultants, ...)
- Collaborates and steers technically work carried by Group Experts (Data Scientists, IT/ITS Group experts
- Collaborate with other departments of Transdev (Legal, Operations & Technical Support, HR, Finance, Ethic & Compliance, Insurance, etc.) and partners involved
- Support business development by conducting innovation benchmarking and collecting best practices within the group and the market when required
- Prepare notes, presentations on various topics as part of business development & internal governance processes.

RequiredEducation and Experience
Degree in Engineering (Preferred)
Fluent English, a second language is a plus

Skills
- Strong analytical and organization skill
- Capability to adjust to always evolving environments
- Highly collaborative, flexible and adaptable team-player
- Open to new cultures
- Negotiations skills both with Internal and External Stakeholders
- Willing to work hard and resilient
- Strong technical & financial background
- Robust Excel modeling skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Interest in public transport & infrastructure
- Competency in Data treatment and processing (through advanced functions of Excel, VBA, R, Python)
- Knowledge of Transport Planning Theory
- Knowledge of Maintenance Principles (various modes of transport)
- Competency using GIS (Geographic Information System): QGIS, Transcad, Visum or equivalent.

Location
Transdev HQ, Issy-Les-Moulineaux