Principal Transport Planner

Mott MacDonald; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 112,000 - 188,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent engineering consultancy in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Principal Transport Planner to lead transport and mobility support for major projects. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in Transportation or Civil Engineering and relevant GCC experience. Responsibilities include leading design teams, developing strategies, and liaising with local authorities. This role offers competitive benefits and a permanent contract with full-time work patterns.

Benefits

90 calendar days’ paid maternity leave

Competitive annual leave

Annual professional institution subscription

Annual company performance bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in major transport planning projects in the GCC.
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams for integrated outcomes.
• Ability to establish relationships with local developers and authorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead small design teams in delivering high-quality deliverables.
• Develop transportation strategies considering market trends.
• Monitor project budgets and schedules to meet financial targets.

Skills

Leadership

Transportation Strategy Development

Operational Modelling

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's in Transportation or Civil Engineering

MSc in Transport Planning or Civil Engineering

Tools

Synchro

HCS

Sidra

Job description

Principal Transport Planner

Mott MacDonald is looking for a Principal Transport Planner to lead the delivery of transportation and mobility support on masterplanning and land development projects in Saudi Arabia and the wider region.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor small design teams to provide efficient and compliant deliverables with a high standard of quality.
• Lead the development of transportation strategies and studies with careful consideration of emerging trends in the transportation and mobility space.
• Monitor and control project budgets and schedules for projects; initiate necessary action to achieve agreed financial targets.
• Review client briefs (RFPs) and respond with technical, tailored proposals.
• Lead liaison with local authorities and other key stakeholders in pursuit of approvals and general coordination.
• Coordinate with other masterplan disciplines to ensure coordinated and integrated solutions.
• Prepare and supervise the preparation of relevant transport strategy and study documents, including drawings and design team support throughout the project life-cycle.
• Represent the company in technical meetings with clients, supervise the work of junior staff and provide technical and professional guidance to assist their development.

Candidate Specification

• Bachelor's in Transportation or Civil Engineering; an MSc in Transport Planning or Civil Engineering is highly advantageous.
• Relevant experience in the GCC region for major transport planning projects.
• Demonstrable experience leading studies and working within multi‑disciplinary teams to deliver integrated outcomes.
• Strong local contact base with developers and government agencies.
• Experience liaising with government authorities and municipality departments to obtain approvals.
• Experience making sound judgements on complex and sensitive issues.
• Highly competent in operational and junction modelling software such as Synchro, HCS and Sidra.
• Arabic speaking is advantageous.
• Ability to work under own initiative.

Our Purpose

At Mott MacDonald, our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do; relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients’ businesses, our communities and employee opportunities.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) is at the heart of our organisation. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate, rather take positive steps towards creating a diverse and inclusive working environment.

Flexible Working

At Mott MacDonald, we support our staff to create work‑life balance which works for them and welcome candidates looking for career flexibility. We are open to discussing flexible working at interview stage.

We Can Offer

• 90 calendar days’ paid maternity leave
• Competitive annual leave
• An annual professional institution subscription
• Annual company performance bonus scheme – subject to company performance

Location: Riyadh, SA
Contract Type: Permanent
Work Pattern: Full Time
Recruiter Contact: Salem alnahdi