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Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Overview
AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Principal Transport Modeller to join our Regional Transport Advisory & Planning Team in Riyadh, KSA. This senior leadership role is ideal for a highly experienced professional with a strong background in transport modelling and strategic planning, capable of leading complex, large-scale projects across Saudi Arabia and the wider Middle East.
You will play a critical role within an international team of experts, supporting major clients and contributing to high-profile infrastructure and mobility projects aligned with KSA's Vision 2030 initiatives.
Your role
- Lead and manage the delivery of complex transport modelling and planning projects to high technical standards.
- Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to junior and mid-level team members.
- Ensure compliance with AtkinsRéalis Quality Assurance processes and project governance.
- Coordinate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and key stakeholders.
- Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, and resources.
- Act as a key client interface, presenting insights and recommendations to senior stakeholders across KSA projects.
Location
Various locations
Job Type
Full time
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R-154787
Salary range
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About you
Technical Competencies
Essential
- Degree in Transport Planning, Engineering, or a related discipline (Master's preferred).
- 12–15+ years of post-graduate experience in transport modelling and traffic engineering.
- Strong experience working on large-scale projects in KSA or the Middle East region.
- Expertise in strategic transport modelling tools such as VISUM, Cube Voyager, EMME.
- Deep understanding of transport modelling principles, public transport systems, transit-oriented development, and urban planning policies.
- Proven track record in leading modelling projects across all stages (development, calibration, validation, forecasting).
- Strong experience in traffic impact assessments, junction modelling, and network analysis.
- Ability to produce and review high-quality technical documentation, reports, and model user manuals.
- Proficiency in programming (e.g., Python, VB) and data analysis techniques.
- Excellent command of English communication (written and spoken).
Desirable
- Experience working on KSA-based transport models and regulatory frameworks.
- Experience with Activity-Based Models (ABM).
- Knowledge of microsimulation tools such as VISSIM, SYNCHRO, SIDRA, HCM.
- Familiarity with GIS and advanced Excel modelling.
- Arabic language skills (written and spoken) are an advantage.
- Experience supporting large-scale masterplans and land-use developments.
Behavioural Competencies
- Strong leadership and people management skills with the ability to mentor and develop teams.
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and presentation skills.
- Ability to work independently and drive results with minimal supervision.
- High attention to detail and commitment to delivery excellence.
- Proactive, adaptable, and solution-oriented mindset.
Why choose AtkinsRéalis?
Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.
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.
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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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