Mobility & Transport Planning Lead

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

Job summary

WSP Middle East is seeking an experienced Principal/Associate Transport Planner to join our Transport Planning & Mobility team in the UAE. You will lead transport master planning and mobility strategy for major developments across the UAE and Saudi Arabia, coordinating with authorities and multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated, sustainable mobility solutions.

You will manage concept through approvals, guide technical delivery, and mentor junior staff, while maintaining strong client

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline required.
• Master's degree in transport planning or related field desirable.
• Professional membership or accreditation advantageous.
• 10–15 years of experience in transport planning, mobility strategy, and master planning.
• Strong Middle East experience, UAE and Saudi Arabia preferred.
• Experience leading mobility inputs for large-scale multidisciplinary master planning projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead transport master plans, transport impact studies, mobility strategies, and development planning inputs for major projects.
• Develop multimodal transport strategies including road access, active mobility, PT integration, and parking strategies.
• Coordinate with master planning, road design, infrastructure, and other disciplines to integrate transport requirements.
• Manage pre-concept to detailed master planning, authority submissions, and approval processes.
• Act as client-facing transport planning lead for government and developers; lead meetings and workshops.
• Support business development in transport master planning, mobility strategy and related services.
• Mentor transport planners and contribute to capability development.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Client facing

Project delivery

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Urban Planning, Civil Engineering, Transport Planning, Transportation Engineering, or related

Master's Degree in Transport Planning, Urban Planning, Environmental Planning, Public Policy, Transportation Engineering, or related

Professional membership/accreditation (CIHT, TPS, ICE, ITE, RTPI, LEED, etc.)

Job description

WSP Middle East is seeking an experienced Principal/Associate Transport Planner to join our Transport Planning & Mobility team in the UAE. You will lead transport master planning and mobility strategy for major developments across the UAE and Saudi Arabia, coordinating with authorities and multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated, sustainable mobility solutions.

You will manage concept through approvals, guide technical delivery, and mentor junior staff, while maintaining strong client