Senior Transport Engineer — Lead Multimodal Projects

GHD; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

GHD in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Senior Transport Engineer to lead and contribute to planning, design and delivery of transport infrastructure projects.

You will apply expertise in traffic engineering, modelling (SIDRA), ITAs and multimodal design while mentoring junior staff and coordinating with clients and stakeholders.

The role requires a strong track record in project leadership, UAE regulations, and a collaborative approach to deliver safe, integrated transport solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering or Transportation.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in transport engineering or planning.
• Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) or equivalent preferred.
• Proficiency in traffic modelling tools GIS and Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience with UAE transport regulations and infrastructure projects is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Project Leadership & Delivery: Manage and deliver transport engineering projects from concept through to detailed design and implementation.
• Technical Expertise: Apply advanced knowledge in traffic operations transport design and integrated transport assessments (ITAs). Conduct traffic modelling (e.g. SIDRA) safety audits and multimodal transport analysis.
• Client Engagement: Maintain strong relationships with public and private sector clients and provide strategic input during planning and consultations.
• Documentation & Reporting: Prepare high-quality reports, business cases and technical documentation.
• Policy Development and Implementation: Help develop procedures for an area of the organization and monitor their implementation.
• Project Management: Manage a portfolio of projects while reporting to senior colleagues.

Skills

Traffic engineering

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Multi-disciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering or Transportation

Tools

SIDRA

GIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

GHD in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Senior Transport Engineer to lead and contribute to planning, design and delivery of transport infrastructure projects.

You will apply expertise in traffic engineering, modelling (SIDRA), ITAs and multimodal design while mentoring junior staff and coordinating with clients and stakeholders.

The role requires a strong track record in project leadership, UAE regulations, and a collaborative approach to deliver safe, integrated transport solutions.