Traffic Engineering Lead

Confidential; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 420,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential seeks an experienced Traffic Engineering Lead to grow our Abu Dhabi practice. The role combines technical leadership, team management, client engagement, and business development.

You will lead Traffic Impact Studies, TMPs, and related studies, develop strategic transport models with CUBE Voyager / STEAM and PTV Visum, and oversee traffic analysis using SYNCHRO, SIDRA, and HCS. Strong UAE experience is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil/Transportation Engineering or related field; Master's or PhD desirable.
• 15+ years of relevant experience in traffic engineering and transportation planning.
• Strong Abu Dhabi/UAE experience and knowledge of local authority requirements.
• Extensive hands-on experience in TIS, TMP, traffic operations, travel demand modelling, and forecasting.
• Strong experience with CUBE Voyager / Abu Dhabi STEAM; ITC/DMT-approved STEAM modelling experience.
• Strong command of PTV Visum, SYNCHRO, SIDRA, and HCS; VISSIM experience is an advantage.
• Proven experience in leading and managing technical teams.
• Strong client management and business development experience, including proposals and tenders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Traffic Impact Studies (TIS), Transportation Master Plans (TMP), Access & Circulation Studies, and other traffic studies.
• Develop and review strategic transport models using CUBE Voyager / Abu Dhabi STEAM and PTV Visum.
• Carry out and oversee traffic operational analysis using SYNCHRO, SIDRA, HCS, and related software.
• Lead traffic forecasting, junction/corridor assessments, access planning, and traffic improvement measures.
• Manage projects through Abu Dhabi authority submission, review, and approval processes.
• Lead, mentor, and build a team of traffic engineers and transport modellers.
• Manage client relationships and represent the company in technical and commercial meetings.
• Support business development, including identifying opportunities, preparing proposals, developing scopes and fees, and winning new work.

Skills

Lead traffic studies

TIS & TMP

Strategic transport models

CUBE Voyager

Abu Dhabi STEAM

PTV Visum

SYNCHRO

SIDRA

HCS

Team leadership

Business development

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil/Transportation Engineering

Master's or PhD desirable

Tools

CUBE Voyager

Abu Dhabi STEAM

PTV Visum

SYNCHRO

SIDRA

HCS

VISSIM

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Traffic Engineering Lead to lead and grow our Traffic Engineering practice in Abu Dhabi. The role combines technical leadership, team management, client engagement, and business development.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead and manage Traffic Impact Studies (TIS), Transportation Master Plans (TMP), Access & Circulation Studies, and other traffic engineering studies.
• Develop and review strategic transport models using CUBE Voyager / Abu Dhabi STEAM and PTV Visum.
• Carry out and oversee traffic operational analysis using SYNCHRO, SIDRA, HCS, and related software.
• Lead traffic forecasting, junction/corridor assessments, access planning, and development of traffic improvement measures.
• Manage projects through Abu Dhabi authority submission, review, and approval processes.
• Lead, mentor, and build a team of traffic engineers and transport modellers.
• Manage client relationships and represent the company in technical and commercial meetings.
• Support business development, including identifying opportunities, preparing proposals, developing scopes and fees, and winning new work.

What Required Skills an Ideal Candidate Would Bring

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil / Transportation Engineering or related discipline; Master's or PhD is desirable.
• 15+ Years of relevant experience in traffic engineering and transportation planning.
• Strong Abu Dhabi / UAE experience and good knowledge of local authority requirements and approval processes.
• Extensive hands-on experience in TIS, TMP, traffic operations, travel demand modelling, and traffic forecasting.
• Strong experience with CUBE Voyager / Abu Dhabi STEAM; ITC/DMT-approved STEAM modelling experience.
• Strong command of PTV Visum, SYNCHRO, SIDRA, and HCS; VISSIM experience is an advantage.
• Proven experience in leading and managing technical teams.
• Strong client management and business development experience, including proposals, tenders, and securing new work.
• Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and stakeholder-management skills.