Senior Transport Planner

SNC-Lavalin Fayez Engineering; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An engineering consultancy in the UAE is seeking a qualified Senior Transport Planner with 12 to 15 years of experience. The role involves leading transport planning studies, managing TIS processes, and working on large-scale projects in Abu Dhabi. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, strong communication skills, and proficiency with relevant software. The position offers a tax-free salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Tax-free salary

Comprehensive life insurance

Medical insurance for dependents

Annual leave

Flexible and hybrid work solutions

Company gratuity scheme

Discretionary bonus program

Annual flight contribution

Transportation & housing allowances

Employee Wellbeing Program

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 to 15 years of experience in traffic engineering and transport planning.
• Experience with Abu Dhabi Master Plan Projects.
• Experience in transport modelling and ITC TMP & TIS projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead transport planning studies including master plans and traffic impact studies.
• Independently manage TIS processes in Abu Dhabi.
• Prepare reports according to ITC guidelines.

Skills

Transport planning

Traffic engineering

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Master's degree in transport planning

Tools

Microsoft Office suite

SYNCHRO

SIDRA

HCS

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a qualified Senior Transport Planner with between 12 to 15 years’ experience to join our Transport Planning and Strategic Advisory Business Unit in the Middle East. The candidate must be a degree‑qualified professional with a minimum of 12 to 15 years of transport planning, traffic engineering experience in the Middle East.

Your role

• This role requires contributing to a variety of transport planning studies including large scale transport master plan assessments, traffic impact studies or multi-disciplinary planning projects in the public and private sectors.
• Independently lead TIS in Abu Dhabi, including liaison and coordination with ITC as part of the TIS process.
• Understanding of transport planning, traffic engineering and travel demand theory.
• Project experience in the Middle East and familiarity with local transport planning standards and practices.
• Practical understanding of the role and importance of transport planning in development access and citywide mobility plans.
• Experience of traffic engineering, transport planning of large development projects.
• Lead the preparation of reports as per ITC requirements.
• Review and lead the traffic analysis and TIS process.
• Must be able to communicate in English effectively, both written and spoken.
• Must be able to learn and retain new skills quickly from a variety of sources.
• Must be able to work with limited supervision.
• Some experience project/financial management.
• Competence to assist in growing the Atkins Transport Planning Business as well as to sell Atkins services generally.

• Experience in transport modelling (STEAM), traffic engineering and transport planning projects across UAE.
• Experience in traffic engineering, transport planning and engineering projects across UAE.
• Must have experience with ITC TMP & TIS projects.
• Competence with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
• Understanding of various authority guidelines and manuals in UAE.
• Experience with traffic engineering software (SYNCHRO / SIDRA / HCS).
• Can work in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Strong communication and personal skills.

About you

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or equivalent is a must.
• Minimum 12 to 15 years of experience in traffic engineering and transport planning.
• Experience with Abu Dhabi Master Plan Projects.
• Knowledge of ITC Guidelines.
• Has worked within a team.
• Master’s degree in transport planning or equivalent field is desirable.
• A highly developed interpersonal skills, such as high competency in listening and communicating.
• A positive attitude that focuses on always improving teamwork and co-operation.
• Good communication skills, oral and written, including presentation competency.
• Ability to work without excessive supervision.
• Ability for self‑checking & correction of work.
• A team player.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career.

This includes:

• Tax‑free salary.
• Comprehensive life insurance coverage.
• Medical insurance for you and your dependents.
• Annual leave balance.
• Flexible and hybrid work solutions.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Annual flight contribution.
• Transportation & housing allowances
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.

Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.

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