Transport Research Market Specialist - QAT (f/m)

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Doha, State of Qatar
Entry date: October 1, 2025
DB Engineering & Consulting GmbH
Full Time (Fixed Term)
Job-Ref.: 540269
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Railways for the world of tomorrow!

DB Engineering & Consulting (DB E&C) is a part of the DB group, a world leading global railway com-pany with an extensive organization in Germany and projects around the world. Our company offers technically sophisticated and customized infrastructure, mobility, and transport solutions. With our sustainable concepts, gained from our experience in project work for decades, we ensure the future success of economic regions, make important contributions to the protection of the environment, and help shape the world of the future. We represent 180 years of rail experience, and our infrastructure pro-jects connect continents. We set the standard for transportation and modern mobility.

We are seeking a Transport Research Market Specialist as part of DB Engineering & Consulting GmbH, Qatar Branch. In this role, in analyzing trends, market dynamics, and user behavior related to the transport and mobility sector. The job opening is located in Doha, Qatar, and offers exciting challenges and potential for career growth.

Responsibilities:

Analyzing trends, market dynamics, and user behavior related to the transport and mobility sector.
Conducting research, compiling data, and generating insights that support evidence-based decision-making for transportation policies, infrastructure investments, and business strategies.
Conduct quantitative and qualitative research on transportation trends, emerging mobility solutions, and market demands across passenger and freight sectors.
Design and implement surveys, focus groups, and traffic studies; analyze data using statistical tools to assess mobility patterns and user preferences.
Monitor and forecast demand for different transport modes (e.g., public transit, shared mobility, electric vehicles, logistics) in urban, regional, or national contexts.
Collaborate with transport authorities, operators, private sector actors, and communities to gather data and validate assumptions.
Provide insights to support transportation policy development, investment planning, and infrastructure prioritization.
Prepare research reports, briefing notes, and presentations that clearly communicate findings and implications to technical and non-technical audiences.
Track developments in smart mobility, ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems), micromobility, electrification, and transport decarbonization.
Analyze transport systems and market models in other cities/countries to inform local adaptations and innovations.

Qualifications:

Doctorate, Master’s/Bachelor's degree in Transport Planning, Economics, Urban Studies, Data Science, Market Research or a related field.
International membership in relevant professional institution and Certified Licensure related to the task are preferred.
Minimum 15 or more years' experience in in similar nature of this tender scope focused on transportation industry market segmentation, trends, and demand analysis. Experience working with transport authorities, consultancies, or international organizations is an asset.
Strong analytical capabilities and a deep understanding of transportation systems, user trends, and market forces.
Familiarity with transport demand forecasting models and data visualization platforms.
Experience designing and managing surveys, interviews, and stakeholder workshops.
Knowledge of sustainable mobility, low-emission transport systems, or green logistics.
Understanding of global mobility trends (e.g., Mobility-as-a-Service, electrification, autonomous vehicles).
GCC experience is preferred.
Fluent in both Arabic & English language. Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, are essential to success in this role.
Advanced knowledge in MS Office Applications, MS Teams and Share Point Online. Strong quantitative analysis skills; proficiency in tools such as Excel, SPSS, R, Python, or SQL. GIS or transport modeling software (e.g., VISUM, TransCAD, Emme) knowledge is a plus.
Driving license required to drive to site or to technical meetings with the client representative.

Our offer

Professional onboarding and development

We invest in the development of our employees. To ensure the best start for you, we provide a global onboarding program and intercultural training and support you in preparing for the next career step.

Attractive employment conditions

We offer you attractive working conditions and a competitive compensation package based on country conditions.

Mobilization & relocation support

To ensure a smooth and successful start for your international employment, we assist you with relocation and immigration.

Work safety

Our international security support ensures safe working conditions worldwide and provides you with relevant information for a safe living around the globe.

International career opportunities

We offer attractive career opportunities - worldwide. With a work environment that encourages growth and creativity, you will work on complex and innovative projects in international teams on all continents and bring markets and people together.

Intercultural teams

With more than 5,000 employees from over 80 countries across all engineering disciplines worldwide, we are shaping railways for the world of tomorrow. A strong team spirit, intercultural mindset and engagement are essential parts of our success.