Senior Transport & Mobility Master Planner

WSP in the Middle East; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 380,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Middle East is seeking a Principal/Associate Transport Planner to lead transport master planning, mobility strategy, and development planning across the UAE and Saudi Arabia. The role requires coordinating with authorities, managing client interfaces, and guiding multidisciplinary teams from feasibility to approvals.

Ideal candidates will combine strong technical transport planning with practical project delivery, stakeholder management, and mastery of master planning interfaces.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in a relevant discipline with a strong track record in transport planning and master planning.
• Proven experience leading mobility or transport planning for large multidisciplinary projects.
• Strong client-facing, stakeholder management, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead transport master planning, transport impact studies, and mobility strategies for major projects in the UAE and Saudi Arabia.
• Coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams to integrate transport into master planning.
• Manage client interfaces, authorities, and delivery teams to ensure on-time, quality outcomes.
• Provide leadership in development of TMPs, TISs, and authority submissions.
• Mentor and develop junior transport planners and engage with stakeholders and clients.

Skills

Leadership

Client-facing

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture / Urban Planning / Civil Engineering / Transport Planning

Master's Degree in Transport Planning / Urban Planning / Environmental Planning

Professional membership (CIHT / TPS / ICE / ITE / RTPI / LEED)

Job description

WSP Middle East is seeking a Principal/Associate Transport Planner to lead transport master planning, mobility strategy, and development planning across the UAE and Saudi Arabia. The role requires coordinating with authorities, managing client interfaces, and guiding multidisciplinary teams from feasibility to approvals.

Ideal candidates will combine strong technical transport planning with practical project delivery, stakeholder management, and mastery of master planning interfaces.