Senior Transport Planner — Riyadh Megaproject Masterplan

Alpin Limited, Masdar City; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpin Limited is seeking a Senior Transport Planner for a major urban development project in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. You will provide expert transport planning across districts, lead technical reviews, and ensure compliance with development objectives and standards.

The role requires at least 15 years of experience, including 5 years in the Middle East, with strong skills in masterplanning, MIS, and transport modelling.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Transportation Engineering, Civil Engineering, Transport Planning, or related field.
• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience, including at least 5 years in the Middle East.
• Experience in masterplanning, MIS, modelling, public transport feasibility, and road capacity.
• Proficient with Emme, Cube, SIDRA, Synchro, GIS, AutoCAD.
• Knowledge of Saudi transport standards and international guidelines (AASHTO, DMRB).
• Familiar with Manual for Streets / Living Streets.
• Ability to review complex submissions and coordinate across teams.
• Strong analytical, reporting, stakeholder management, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review Transport Strategies, Masterplans, and MIS at district and asset levels.
• Provide technical reviews and recommendations across design stages.
• Evaluate road capacity, infrastructure needs, and mobility strategies.
• Support Stage Gate approvals and governance processes.
• Coordinate planning activities across masterplans and assets.
• Validate mobility and land-use assumptions and development stats.
• Ensure integration with regional mobility strategies and urban objectives.
• Liaise with multidisciplinary teams to resolve interfaces and approvals.
• Prepare technical assessments and supporting documentation for governance.
• Contribute to improving transport planning procedures and lessons learned.

Skills

15+ yrs exp

Mid East exp

Stakeholder mgmt

Analytical skills

Communication

Client-facing

Education

Bachelor's in TE

Master's preferred

Tools

Emme

Cube

SIDRA

Synchro

GIS

AutoCAD

Job description

Alpin Limited is seeking a Senior Transport Planner for a major urban development project in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. You will provide expert transport planning across districts, lead technical reviews, and ensure compliance with development objectives and standards.

The role requires at least 15 years of experience, including 5 years in the Middle East, with strong skills in masterplanning, MIS, and transport modelling.