Transport Planner

Atkins Realis; Abu Dhabi; Hybrid; AED 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UAE is seeking a skilled Transport Planner to optimize transportation systems. This role involves strategic planning and collaboration on various transport studies. The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of experience in traffic engineering and a Bachelor's degree in civil engineering. Benefits include a tax-free salary, comprehensive insurance, and flexible work arrangements. Join us to make a meaningful impact on urban mobility and infrastructure development.

Benefits

Tax-free salary

Comprehensive life insurance

Premium medical insurance

Generous annual leave

Relocation assistance

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in traffic engineering and transport planning.
• Knowledge of Middle East and International Transport Planning standards.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to transport planning studies and project assessments.
• Prepare reports including analyses and impact assessments.

Skills

Transport planning

Traffic engineering

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Master's degree in transport planning

Tools

Microsoft Office suite

SYNCHRO

PTV VISUM

Job description

Overview

The Transport Planner plays a pivotal role in shaping efficient, sustainable, and future-ready transportation systems. This position involves strategic planning, data-driven analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to optimize the movement of people and goods across urban and regional networks. The ideal candidate brings a blend of technical expertise, stakeholder engagement skills, and a forward-thinking approach to infrastructure development.

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.
• 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 in undertaking junction analysis to support the traffic impact assessments.
• Contribute to preparation of reports including existing conditions analyses, trip generation, junction analysis and parking assessments.
• 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.

About you

Qualification and experience

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or equivalent is a must.
• Master's degree in transport planning or equivalent field is desirable.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in traffic engineering and transport planning.
• Knowledge of Middle East and International Transport Planning standards and procedures.
• Has worked within a team.
• Experience in traffic engineering and transport planning projects across UAE.
• 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).
• Understanding of transport modelling software (STEAM + / PTV VISUM / PYV VISSIM).
• Can work in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Strong communication and personal skills.

Behavioural Competencies

• 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.
• Premium medical insurance for you and your dependents.
• Generous annual leave balance.
• Flexible and hybrid work solutions.
• Remote work opportunities outside of country.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Annual flight contribution.
• Relocation assistance.
• Transportation & housing allowances (available for remote work locations).
• 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.

About AtkinsRéalis

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