Senior Transport Planner

WSP in the Middle East; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a senior transport planning expert in Riyadh to lead the planning and design of transport strategies for large-scale, multi-disciplinary developments. You will provide expertise to ensure sustainable, compliant mobility solutions aligned with project objectives and delivery timelines.

Join a global team delivering landmark projects and shaping cities. You will lead modelling efforts, coordinate with urban planning and design teams, and engage with authorities to secure approvals

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• 15+ years of experience in transport planning within large-scale developments.
• Strong experience in transport modelling tools and traffic impact analysis.
• Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary coordination and stakeholder engagement.
• In-depth knowledge of regional/international transport standards and guidelines.
• Professional membership or chartership preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead transport planning studies including traffic impact assessments, mobility strategies, and master planning inputs
• Develop and review transport models, demand forecasts, and multi-modal transport solutions
• Provide strategic input into masterplans, ensuring alignment with land use, infrastructure, and phasing
• Coordinate with urban planning, highways, infrastructure, and design teams to ensure integrated solutions
• Manage design consultants and review deliverables to ensure technical quality and compliance
• Engage with stakeholders, authorities, and regulatory bodies to secure approvals and align on transport strategies
• Support project teams in resolving complex transport-related challenges during design and delivery phases
• Ensure adherence to best practices in sustainability, safety, and accessibility

Skills

Transport planning

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Multidisciplinary coordination

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Transport Planning/Civil Engineering

Job description

Job Description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

Lead the planning and design of transport strategies across large-scale, multi-disciplinary development projects. Provide subject matter expertise to ensure integrated, sustainable, and efficient mobility solutions aligned with project objectives, regulatory requirements, and delivery timelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead transport planning studies including traffic impact assessments, mobility strategies, and master planning inputs
• Develop and review transport models, demand forecasts, and multi-modal transport solutions
• Provide strategic input into masterplans, ensuring alignment with land use, infrastructure, and phasing
• Coordinate with urban planning, highways, infrastructure, and design teams to ensure integrated solutions
• Manage design consultants and review deliverables to ensure technical quality and compliance
• Engage with stakeholders, authorities, and regulatory bodies to secure approvals and align on transport strategies
• Support project teams in resolving complex transport-related challenges during design and delivery phases
• Ensure adherence to best practices in sustainability, safety, and accessibility

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, or related field
• 15+ years of experience in transport planning within large-scale developments
• Strong experience in transport modelling tools and traffic impact analysis
• Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary coordination and stakeholder engagement
• In-depth knowledge of regional/international transport standards and guidelines
• Professional membership or chartership preferred

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.