Tods Development Specialist

SYSTRA is one of the world's leading engineering and consultancy groups specialising in public transport and sustainable mobility. With over 10,300 employees, SYSTRA's mission is to design safe and sustainable transport solutions to bring people together, develop social inclusion and facilitate access to employment, education and leisure throughout the world.

For 65 years, the Group has been working alongside cities and regions to contribute to their development by creating, improving and modernising their infrastructure and transport systems, throughout the life cycle of their projects. SYSTRA is involved from the earliest stages of design through to the testing, deployment and maintenance phases. The company provides all its services in over 80 countries worldwide and generates 74% of its turnover internationally. With its new services, SYSTRA supports its clients and partners in their digital, ecological and energy transition, in order to invent the mobility of tomorrow.

Context

To support the development and progression of Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) portfolio by coordinating business development activities, stakeholder engagement, investor interactions, and opportunity development initiatives. The role supports the implementation of TOD opportunities to maximize land utilization, long-term revenue generation, and asset value.

Missions/Main Duties

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Support the identification and progression of TOD opportunities across land portfolio.
• Assist in engaging with investors, developers, consultants, and strategic partners regarding TOD opportunities.
• Coordinate meetings, presentations, site visits, and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Coordinate the preparation and submission of business cases, commercial proposals, presentations, and management reports.
• Coordinate information required for feasibility studies, land valuations, and commercial assessments.
• Maintain and update the TOD opportunity pipeline and related business development records.
• Monitor and report on opportunity status, stakeholder engagement activities, and project milestones.
• Support the implementation of approved TOD initiatives and annual business plan activities.
• Coordinate day-to-day business matters with internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain appropriate records, correspondence, and supporting documentation related to TOD opportunities.

Authorities:

• Coordinate stakeholder engagement activities related to assigned TOD opportunities.
• Recommend improvements to business development processes and stakeholder engagement practices.
• Escalate commercial, operational, or stakeholder issues impacting TOD opportunities.
• Escalate stakeholder feedback and market insights for management consideration.

Accountabilities:

• Support implementation of the approved annual business plan.
• Maintain accurate records and pipeline information relating to TOD opportunities.
• Support stakeholder engagement activities and opportunity development initiatives.
• Ensure timely coordination of assigned TOD activities and deliverables.
• Contribute to the progression of TOD opportunities and achievement of departmental objectives.

Key Interfaces: 

Internal: Corporate Planning, Finance, Legal, Technical, Service Delivery, Procurement and other related business units.

External: Investors, Developers, Consultants, Government Authorities, Strategic Partners, Service Providers, and other stakeholders within the scope of responsibility.

Profile/Skills

Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business Administration, Real Estate, Urban Planning, Finance, Marketing, or related field

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in business development, real estate, commercial development, project development, asset management, or related activities.
• Experience in transportation, infrastructure, real estate, or commercial sectors would be advantageous.

Professional Training: Relevant professional training is desirable 

Skills: 

• Business development support and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong coordination and relationship management skills.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Fluency in English and Arabic.

Soft Competencies: 

• Good interpersonal and relationship management skills.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Results-oriented with attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.

Systra is an equal opportunities company; this position is open to all applicants.

Workplace Type

On-site