Associate - Transport Planning & Mobility

Role overview

Responsibilities

• Lead and support transport planning and mobility studies across Abu Dhabi, the UAE and the wider Middle East.
• Undertake and oversee transport assessments, traffic impact studies, mobility studies, accessibility assessments and transport masterplanning.
• Develop transport strategies for masterplans, mixed-use developments and major infrastructure projects.
• Assess existing and future transport conditions, identifying constraints, opportunities and mitigation measures.
• Develop multimodal solutions for private vehicles, public transport, walking, cycling and emerging mobility.
• Interpret traffic surveys and data on trip generation, distribution, mode share and network performance.
• Provide technical input on development planning, road networks, access strategies and parking requirements.
• Coordinate with transport modelling, highways, urban planning, sustainability and other multidisciplinary teams.
• Prepare and review technical reports, presentations, proposals and client deliverables.
• Coordinate with clients, developers, consultants and authorities; communicate technical findings and recommendations.
• Manage workstreams and packages to agreed quality, programme and budget, and provide guidance to junior colleagues.
• Contribute to bids and business development, and stay current with sustainable mobility, intelligent transport and planning practice.

Education and experience

• A bachelor’s degree in transportation planning, civil engineering, transport engineering, urban planning or another relevant discipline is required.
• A relevant master’s degree is advantageous.
• Strong professional experience in transport planning, mobility planning or transportation consultancy is required; multidisciplinary design or engineering experience is ideal.
• Experience delivering projects in the UAE or wider Middle East is highly advantageous.

Technical and professional skills

• Experience across transport assessments, traffic impact studies, transport strategies, development and masterplan planning, multimodal and sustainable mobility, public transport, active mobility, access, circulation, parking or transport data analysis.
• Understand the interaction between land use, development planning, mobility and transport infrastructure.
• Familiarity with UAE planning requirements and approvals is required; experience with Abu Dhabi authorities is an advantage.
• Strong analytical skills, technical report writing, presentation and English communication skills are required.
• Experience coordinating with transport modelling and highway design teams, managing work packages, coordinating junior staff and reviewing technical outputs.
• A recognised qualification or progress toward CIHT, CILT, ICE or equivalent professional membership is advantageous.

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