Principal/Associate - Transport Planning & Mobility

WSP; Dubai; On-site; AED 334,800 - 502,200; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking an experienced Principal/Associate – Transport Planning & Mobility to lead the delivery of transport planning and mobility solutions for projects in Dubai. This senior role requires extensive experience in transport planning studies, traffic modelling, and a strong knowledge of Dubai’s regulatory environment.

The ideal candidate must be an RTA Level 3 Approved Liaison Engineer, facilitating effective project coordination with the Roads and Transport Authority. Strong leadership and technical capability are essential.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in transport planning studies and traffic modelling.
• Strong understanding of Dubai's regulatory environment.
• Mandatory RTA Level 3 Approved Liaison Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to delivery of transport planning and mobility solutions.
• Drive integrated transport solutions across complex infrastructure programmes.
• Coordinate effectively with the Roads and Transport Authority.

Skills

Transport planning studies

Traffic modelling

Mobility strategy development

Leadership

Client-facing skills

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Principal / Associate – Transport Planning & Mobility to join our Transport Planning & Mobility team in Dubai. This role will lead and contribute to the delivery of transport planning, traffic engineering, and mobility solutions for a portfolio of Dubai-based projects within the Transport & Infrastructure business unit.

The successful candidate will bring extensive experience in transport planning studies, traffic modelling, and mobility strategy development, with a strong understanding of Dubai’s regulatory environment. A mandatory requirement for this role is being an RTA Level 3 Approved Liaison Engineer, enabling effective coordination with the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) throughout project lifecycles.

This is a senior role requiring strong technical capability, leadership, and client-facing skills, with the ability to drive integrated and forward-thinking transport solutions across complex infrastructure programmes.