Dubai-based Senior Director, Transport Planning & Mobility

AECOM Middle East Ltd; Dubai; On-site; AED 390,600 - 558,000; Full time

Job summary

Exciting opportunity at AECOM Middle East Ltd in Dubai for an Associate Director - Transport Planning and Mobility. This senior role leads complex transport planning and traffic engineering projects across the UAE and KSA. A minimum of 15 years experience in the field is required.

The role combines technical leadership, commercial oversight, and team management to deliver innovative solutions in civil engineering. Strong understanding of UAE and KSA regulations is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience leading transport and mobility projects in the Middle East.
• Strong understanding of the UAE and KSA transport planning and regulatory environment.
• Proven leadership capability within multidisciplinary consulting teams.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead transport and mobility projects with strong technical and commercial governance.
• Act as project director or project manager for transport planning tasks and programs.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, codes of practice, and departmental policies.
• Develop detailed methodologies and provide strategic, data‑led advice to clients.

Skills

Transport planning and mobility strategy

Traffic engineering, TIS and TMP

Transport modelling and analysis

Project and commercial management

Proposal development and client engagement

Team leadership and mentoring

Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Transport modelling tools including STEAM Plus, PTV VISUM, and PTV VISSIM

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Planning, or a related quantitative field

Job description

Exciting opportunity at AECOM Middle East Ltd in Dubai for an Associate Director - Transport Planning and Mobility. This senior role leads complex transport planning and traffic engineering projects across the UAE and KSA. A minimum of 15 years experience in the field is required.

The role combines technical leadership, commercial oversight, and team management to deliver innovative solutions in civil engineering. Strong understanding of UAE and KSA regulations is essential.