Principal Transport Planner Modeller

Zutari; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Zutari in Dubai is seeking a highly experienced Principal Transport Planning and Mobility Engineer to lead and deliver complex multi-modal transport projects across the GCC. The role requires technical excellence, strategic thinking and strong client engagement.

You will oversee project teams, manage timelines and budgets, develop transport models, mobility strategies and masterplans, and contribute to policy and smart city initiatives while mentoring engineers and supporting business

Qualifications

• Bachelor's/Master's/PhD in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering or Urban Planning.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and contribute to strategic planning and urban mobility initiatives.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and report-writing skills.
• Responsive to regulatory frameworks and working with government authorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and delivery of multi-modal transport and mobility projects.
• Manage project teams timelines and budgets across planning stages.
• Develop and review transport models mobility strategies masterplans and impact assessments.
• Provide technical input on transport policy, active mobility, TOD and smart city initiatives.
• Engage with government authorities, clients and key stakeholders for alignment with regulations.
• Mentor junior engineers and support business development efforts.
• Prepare and present high-quality reports, proposals and presentations.

Skills

Leadership & people management

Stakeholder engagement

Report writing

Project management

Urban mobility strategy

Education

Bachelor/Master/PhD in Transport Planning or Civil Engineering or Urban Planning

Master's degree in Transport Planning or related field

PhD in a related field

Tools

VISUM

VISSIM

Aimsun

Cube

Job description

Description

Zutari: Co-creating an engineered impact.

Zutari is a well-established management-owned engineering firm with over 90 years of experience. As human-centred engineering consultants and advisors we are trusted by our clients business partners communities and other stakeholders across Africa and the Middle East.

We co-create engineering solutions that have a positive impact and improve peoples lives. Zutari values inclusion and recognises the importance of a diverse talented workforce believing that people need other people to succeed.

What kind of talent do we pursue

We employ people with the right attitude and a positive mindset who are motivated by doing the right thing getting things done and sharing a sense of urgency. People who have an impact on our teams and the broader community. People who think differently and connect with those around them to co-create new opportunities and leave a meaningful legacy

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Principal Transport Planning and Mobility Engineer to lead and deliver complex transport planning and mobility projects in Dubai and the wider GCC region. The ideal candidate will bring technical expertise stakeholder engagement capabilities and a deep understanding of sustainable and smart mobility solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning and delivery of multi-modal transport and mobility projects.
• Manage project teams timelines and budgets across various stages of planning.
• Develop and review transport models mobility strategies masterplans and impact assessments.
• Provide technical input on transport policy active mobility transit-oriented development and smart city initiatives.
• Engage with government authorities clients and key stakeholders to ensure alignment with regulatory frameworks.
• Mentor junior engineers and support business development efforts.
• Prepare and present high-quality reports proposals and presentations.

Requirements:

• Bachelors Masters degree or PHD in Transport Planning Civil Engineering Urban Planning or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience with a strong background in delivering complex transport and mobility projects.
• Demonstrated experience working in a Western country (e.g. UK Europe North America Australia/New Zealand) is highly desirable but not essential to bring innovative thinking international best practices and new approaches to transport and mobility challenges.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and contribute to strategic planning and urban mobility initiatives.
• Proficiency in transport modelling tools (e.g. VISUM VISSIM Aimsun Cube or similar).
• Strong understanding of sustainable transport active mobility and smart city integration.
• Excellent communication stakeholder engagement and report-writing skills.
• Previous experience in the GCC is an advantage but not essential.

We believe that a diverse work force is key to our business success. We seek the best people for our jobs based on their skills qualifications and experience. We embrace the principle of equal opportunity in employment and we work towards eliminating all forms of unlawful discrimination in our employment practices

Required Experience:

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