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Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Overview
AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Principal Transport Modeller to join our Regional Transport Advisory & Planning Team in Dubai, UAE. This senior role is suited for a highly experienced professional with a strong background in transport modelling and strategic planning, capable of leading complex, large-scale projects across the UAE and the wider Middle East.
You will play a key role within a multidisciplinary international team, supporting major clients and contributing to high-profile infrastructure and mobility projects aligned with regional development strategies.
Your role
- Lead and manage the delivery of complex transport modelling and planning projects to the highest 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 frameworks.
- Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams and key stakeholders across projects.
- Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, and resource allocation.
- Act as a key client interface, presenting insights and recommendations to senior stakeholders.
About you
Essential
- Degree in Transport Planning, Engineering, or a related field (Master's preferred).
- 12–15+ years of post-graduate experience in transport modelling and traffic engineering.
- Proven experience on large-scale projects in the UAE or the Middle East.
- Expertise in strategic transport modelling tools such as VISUM, Cube Voyager, or EMME.
- Strong understanding of transport modelling principles, public transport systems, TOD, and urban planning policies.
- Demonstrated experience across all stages of modelling projects (development, calibration, validation, forecasting).
- Strong experience in traffic impact assessments, junction modelling, and network analysis.
- Ability to prepare and review high-quality technical reports, documentation, and user manuals.
- Proficiency in programming (Python, VB) and advanced data analysis techniques.
- Excellent English communication skills (written and verbal).
Desirable
- Experience working with UAE-based transport models and regulatory frameworks.
- Experience in Activity-Based Modelling (ABM).
- Knowledge of microsimulation tools such as VISSIM, SYNCHRO, SIDRA, HCM.
- Familiarity with GIS and advanced Excel modelling.
- Arabic language skills are an advantage.
- Experience supporting master planning and large-scale land-use developments.
Behavioural Competencies
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, and presentation abilities.
- Ability to work independently and drive outcomes with minimal supervision.
- High attention to detail and commitment to quality and delivery excellence.
- Proactive, adaptable, and solution-oriented approach.
Location
Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Job Type
Full time
Ref
R-156041
Salary range
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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.
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.
Make it brilliant, a career with AtkinsRéalis
Our supportive, collaborative culture inspires us as a global community every day.
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