Associate - Transport Planning & Mobility

WSP in the Middle East; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in the Middle East is seeking a Transport Planner to lead delivery of transport planning and mobility studies across Abu Dhabi and the wider region. You will coordinate multidisciplinary inputs, engage with clients and stakeholders, and drive practical, sustainable transport solutions.

The role offers exposure to major developments, masterplans and infrastructure projects, with emphasis on collaboration, reporting, and clear technical communication in English.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Transportation Planning, Civil Engineering, Transport Engineering, Urban Planning or a related discipline.
• A relevant Master’s degree would be advantageous.
• Experience in transport planning, mobility planning or transportation consultancy.
• Experience delivering projects in the UAE or Middle East is highly advantageous.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to translate data into practical recommendations.
• Familiarity with UAE transport planning requirements and Abu Dhabi authorities is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support transport planning and mobility studies for projects across Abu Dhabi, the UAE and the wider Middle East.
• Undertake transport assessments, traffic impact studies, mobility studies and masterplanning.
• Develop transport strategies for masterplans, mixed-use developments and major infrastructure projects.
• Review traffic data, surveys, trip generation and mode share.
• Coordinate with transport modelling, highways, urban planning and sustainability teams.
• Prepare high-quality reports, proposals and client deliverables.
• Engage with clients and stakeholders to communicate findings.
• Manage workstreams and junior team members.
• Support bids and business development for the Transport & Mobility offering.
• Stay updated on sustainable mobility and future transport planning practices.

Skills

Transport planning

Mobility planning

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Multi-disciplinary coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Transportation Planning

Master's degree in Urban Planning

Tools

Traffic modelling software

Job description

This is an opportunity to play a key role in the planning and delivery of transport and mobility projects across the UAE and wider Middle East region. The successful candidate will bring strong technical transport planning experience, combined with the ability to lead packages of work, coordinate multidisciplinary inputs and work effectively with clients and key stakeholders.

The role will support a diverse portfolio of projects, including major developments, masterplans, infrastructure schemes and integrated mobility studies. You will contribute to developing practical, sustainable and future-focused transport solutions that respond to the needs of cities, communities and major developments across the region.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the delivery of transport planning and mobility studies for projects across Abu Dhabi, the UAE and the wider Middle East.
• Undertake and oversee transport assessments, traffic impact studies, mobility studies, accessibility assessments and transport masterplanning.
• Develop transport strategies for masterplans, mixed-use developments and major infrastructure projects.
• Assess existing and future transport conditions, identifying constraints, opportunities and appropriate mitigation measures.
• Support the development of multimodal transport solutions, incorporating private vehicles, public transport, walking, cycling and emerging mobility solutions.
• Review and interpret traffic and transportation data, including traffic surveys, trip generation, distribution, mode share and network performance.
• Provide technical input into development planning, road network planning, access strategies and parking requirements.
• Work closely with transport modelling, highways, urban planning, sustainability and other multidisciplinary teams to ensure integrated project outcomes.
• Prepare and review high-quality technical reports, presentations, proposals and client deliverables.
• Coordinate with clients, developers, consultants, authorities and other project stakeholders.
• Participate in client and stakeholder meetings, clearly communicating technical findings and recommendations.
• Manage individual workstreams and packages, ensuring the delivery of work to agreed quality, programme and budget requirements.
• Provide technical guidance and support to junior members of the Transport & Mobility team.
• Contribute to proposals, bids and other business development activities, supporting the continued growth of WSP’s Transport & Mobility offering in the Middle East.
• Maintain awareness of developments in sustainable mobility, intelligent transport, future mobility and transport planning best practice.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Transportation Planning, Civil Engineering, Transport Engineering, Urban Planning or another relevant discipline. A relevant Master’s degree would be advantageous.
• Strong professional experience within transport planning, mobility planning or transportation consultancy, ideally gained within a multidisciplinary design or engineering environment.
• Experience delivering transport planning and mobility projects in the UAE and/or wider Middle East would be highly advantageous.
• Demonstrable experience in areas such as:
• Transport Assessments and Traffic Impact Studies
• Transport and Mobility Strategies
• Development and Masterplan Transport Planning
• Multimodal and Sustainable Mobility Planning
• Public Transport and Active Mobility
• Access, Circulation and Parking Strategies
• Traffic and Transport Data Analysis
• Good understanding of the interaction between land use, development planning, mobility and transport infrastructure.
• Familiarity with transport planning requirements and approval processes within the UAE. Experience working with relevant Abu Dhabi authorities and stakeholders would be an advantage.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret transport data and translate findings into clear, practical recommendations.
• Experience coordinating with transport modelling and highway design teams.
• Strong technical report writing and presentation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• The confidence to engage directly with clients and stakeholders and represent the transport planning discipline in multidisciplinary discussions.
• Experience managing packages of work, coordinating junior team members and reviewing technical outputs.
• A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary and geographically distributed project teams.
• A recognised professional qualification or progress towards professional membership, such as CIHT, CILT, ICE or an equivalent professional body, would be advantageous.

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