WSP
Associate - Transport Planning & Mobility
Abu Dhabi, UAEPosted 1 weeks ago
- Salary
- AED 9k–12k a month· est.
- Job type
- Full time
- Level
- Mid level
- Field
- Construction & Engineering
- Work mode
- On site
About the role
This is an opportunity to play a key role in the planning and delivery of transport and mobility projects across the UAE and wider Middle East region. The successful candidate will bring strong technical transport planning experience, combined with the ability to lead packages of work, coordinate multidisciplinary inputs and work effectively with clients and key stakeholders. The role will support a diverse portfolio of projects, including major developments, masterplans, infrastructure schemes and integrated mobility studies. You will contribute to developing practical, sustainable and future-focused transport solutions that respond to the needs of cities, communities and major developments across the region.
Requirements
A Bachelor’s degree in Transportation Planning, Civil Engineering, Transport Engineering, Urban Planning or another relevant discipline. A relevant Master’s degree would be advantageous. Strong professional experience within transport planning, mobility planning or transportation consultancy, ideally gained within a multidisciplinary design or engineering environment. Experience delivering transport planning and mobility projects in the UAE and/or wider Middle East would be highly advantageous. Demonstrable experience in areas such as: Transport Assessments and Traffic Impact Studies Transport and Mobility Strategies Development and Masterplan Transport Planning Multimodal and Sustainable Mobility Planning Public Transport and Active Mobility Access, Circulation and Parking Strategies Traffic and Transport Data Analysis Good understanding of the interaction between land use, development planning, mobility and transport infrastructure. Familiarity with transport planning requirements and approval processes within the UAE. Experience working with relevant Abu Dhabi authorities and stakeholders would be an advantage. Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret transport data and translate findings into clear, practical recommendations. Experience coordinating with transport modelling and highway design teams. Strong technical report writing and presentation skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. The confidence to engage directly with clients and stakeholders and represent the transport planning discipline in multidisciplinary discussions. Experience managing packages of work, coordinating junior team members and reviewing technical outputs. A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary and geographically distributed project teams. A recognised professional qualification or progress towards professional membership, such as CIHT, CILT, ICE or an equivalent professional body, would be advantageous. 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. With us, you can. Apply today.
Responsibilities
Support a portfolio of transport planning and mobility projects across the UAE and wider Middle East. Lead packages of work, coordinate multidisciplinary inputs, and work with clients and stakeholders. Contribute to developing practical, sustainable transport solutions for cities, communities and major developments. Engage in transport assessments, mobility strategies, masterplans, multimodal planning, and data analysis; translate findings into clear recommendations; manage packages of work and review outputs; collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.
Skills
- Transport Planning
- Mobility Planning
- Transportation Consultancy
- Transport Assessments
- Traffic Impact Studies
- Development and Masterplanning
- Multimodal and Sustainable Mobility Planning
- Public Transport and Active Mobility
- Access, Circulation and Parking Strategies
- Traffic and Transport Data Analysis
- Land Use and Transport Interaction
- UAE transport planning requirements
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Technical Report Writing
- Presentation Skills
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