Principal Consultant / Associate Director - Strategic Transport & Mobility Advisory

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.; United Arab Emirates; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in transport and mobility advisory seeks a Principal Consultant / Associate Director to guide strategic engagements across the Middle East. The role requires extensive experience in urban planning and transport governance, along with strong leadership and communication skills. Join to innovate and impact the future of mobility.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Inclusive culture and employee networks

Opportunities for volunteering and positive impact

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in transport or mobility advisory.
• Experience advising clients on transport strategies.
• Proven ability to lead strategic engagements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver transport and mobility advisory projects.
• Advise clients on urban mobility programs and public transit planning.
• Communicate complex ideas effectively to clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Transport Governance

Regulatory Frameworks

Communication Skills

Business Development

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in transport planning, urban planning, economics, engineering

Job description

Principal Consultant / Associate Director - Strategic Transport & Mobility Advisory

Bur Dubai, All AE Regions, United Arab Emirates

Capabilities : Planning and Consulting, Office Setup, Hybrid

Job ID : #26621

Market : Transportation

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery, and cutting-edge manufacturing. We turn abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for our culture and client delivery. Our hybrid working policy allows employees to split their work week between Jacobs offices / projects and remote locations, enabling them to deliver their best work.

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in transport planning, urban planning, economics, engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in transport or mobility advisory, with at least 5 years in a consultancy leading strategic engagements.
• Proven experience advising clients on transport strategies, urban mobility programs, public transit planning, or emerging mobility (e.g., EV / AV frameworks, ITS, demand management, logistics strategy).
• Strong understanding of transport governance, regulatory frameworks, and policy development in the Middle East.
• Experience leading, planning, and delivering a range of transport and mobility advisory projects, with competence in technical delivery and commercial excellence, meeting budgets and schedules.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, with a confident presence and the ability to effectively communicate complex ideas.
• Effective commercial awareness, business development skills, and the ability to maintain positive relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Ability to write and present winning proposals to support our clients in the Middle East.

Ideally, here’s what you’ll also have :

• Experience working with ministries, regulators, transport authorities, or National Vision strategies (e.g., Vision 2030).
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• A passion for innovation, sustainable transport solutions, and smart mobility concepts, with an understanding of their impact on clients to help shape their thinking and market success.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel within the Middle East.

Jacobs. A world where you can.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture through employee networks and mental health champions. We support flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities to make a positive impact through programs like global giving and volunteering. Join Jacobs to connect locally and globally, collaborate, share diverse perspectives, and succeed together. Discover how you can grow and succeed with us—today and into the future.

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Principal Consultant • United Arab Emirates