Senior Transport Planner

AtkinsRéalis; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Life insurance coverage

Medical insurance

Annual leave balance

Discretionary bonus program

Annual flight contribution

Transportation & housing allowances

Employee Wellbeing Program

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking an experienced Senior Transport Planner to lead transport planning, mobility strategy, and advisory projects for public and private sectors in Riyadh and beyond. You will guide multidisciplinary teams, oversee modelling, GIS analysis, and data-driven solutions to deliver strategic insights and practical recommendations.

Responsibilities include mentoring junior staff, preparing technical reports and proposals, and engaging with clients and authorities to ensure on-time,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Civil Engineering, Transport Planning, Urban Planning, or related field
• 8+ years of experience in transport planning or consultancy
• Strong expertise in transport planning principles, traffic engineering, and mobility systems
• Experience in transport modelling tools (VISUM, Vissim, Aimsun, or equivalent)
• Proficiency in GIS tools (ArcGIS/QGIS)
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills

Responsibilities

• Lead transport advisory and planning projects from inception to delivery
• Develop and review transport strategies, mobility plans, and policy frameworks
• Oversee transport modelling activities, including network development, demand forecasting, and scenario analysis
• Guide GIS-based spatial analysis and data-driven transport planning solutions
• Manage data collection, validation, and analysis for traffic and mobility studies
• Provide technical expertise in urban mobility, traffic engineering, and multi-modal transport systems
• Prepare and review technical reports, proposals, and client presentations
• Engage with clients, stakeholders, and government authorities to support project objectives
• Mentor and manage junior staff, interns, and consultants
• Support business development through proposal writing, bid management, and client acquisition
• Ensure project delivery within timelines, budget, and quality standards

Skills

Transport planning

Leadership

Project management

Data analysis

GIS analysis

Client engagement

Mobility systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Master's degree in Transport Planning

Tools

VISUM

Vissim

Aimsun

ArcGIS

QGIS

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Senior Transport Planner and Planning to lead and deliver transport planning, mobility strategy, and advisory projects. The role involves managing multidisciplinary teams, overseeing transport modelling and analysis, and providing strategic insights to clients across public and private sectors. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise, leadership skills, and consulting experience in transport planning.

Your role

• Lead transport advisory and planning projects from inception to delivery
• Develop and review transport strategies, mobility plans, and policy frameworks
• Oversee transport modelling activities, including network development, demand forecasting, and scenario analysis
• Guide GIS-based spatial analysis and data-driven transport planning solutions
• Manage data collection, validation, and analysis for traffic and mobility studies
• Provide technical expertise in urban mobility, traffic engineering, and multi-modal transport systems
• Prepare and review technical reports, proposals, and client presentations
• Engage with clients, stakeholders, and government authorities to support project objectives
• Mentor and manage junior staff, interns, and consultants
• Support business development through proposal writing, bid management, and client acquisition
• Ensure project delivery within timelines, budget, and quality standards

About You

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor'S or Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Transport Planning, Urban Planning, or related field
• 8+ years of relevant experience in transport planning or consultancy
• Strong expertise in transport planning principles, traffic engineering, and mobility systems
• Experience in transport modelling tools (VISUM, Vissim, Aimsun, or equivalent)
• Proficiency in GIS tools (ArcGIS/QGIS)
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills

Preferred

• Experience in large-scale urban mobility or infrastructure projects
• Knowledge of sustainable transport and smart city initiatives
• Familiarity with programming languages (Python, R, Matlab) for data analysis
• Experience working with public sector clients or international projects

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.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Medical insurance.
• Annual leave balance.
• 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.

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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