Senior Transport Planner

Zutari: Co-creating an engineered impact.

Zutari is a well-established, management-owned engineering firm with over 90 years of experience. As human-centred engineering consultants and advisors, we are trusted by our clients, business partners, communities and other stakeholders across Africa and the Middle East.

We co-create engineering solutions that have a positive impact and improve people's lives. Zutari values inclusion and recognises the importance of a diverse, talented workforce, believing that people need other people to succeed.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Transport Planner to join our Dubai office. The successful candidate will lead and contribute to the delivery of complex transport planning and traffic engineering projects, with a strong focus on Traffic Impact Studies (TIS) in Dubai. This role requires a highly motivated professional with strong technical expertise, analytical ability, and proficiency in transport planning software.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver Traffic Impact Studies (TIS) in compliance with Dubai authority requirements.
• Manage project tasks including data collection, traffic modelling, demand forecasting, and scenario analysis.
• Apply advanced traffic and transport planning tools such as PTV VISUM, VISSIM, VISTRO, SYNCHRO, and SIDRA.
• Prepare high-quality technical reports, presentations, and recommendations for clients and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across Zutari to integrate transport planning with broader infrastructure and urban development projects.
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and technical support to junior transport planners and engineers.
• Liaise with government authorities, developers, and project stakeholders to ensure successful project approvals and delivery.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, Transport Planning, or related discipline (Master's degree preferred).
• Minimum of 8 years' professional experience, with proven expertise in Traffic Impact Studies (TIS) in Dubai.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience with TIS submissions to Dubai authorities.
• Proficiency in transport and traffic engineering software, including:
  • PTV Software Suite: VISUM, VISSIM, VISTRO
  • Traffic analysis tools: SYNCHRO, SIDRA
• Strong data analysis, interpretation, and presentation skills.
• Excellent report writing and communication skills in English.
• Previous experience in a consulting environment is highly advantageous.

Personal Attributes

• Strong problem-solving skills and technical judgement.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Client-focused mindset with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships.
• Organised, detail-oriented, and able to deliver to deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

We believe that a diverse workforce is a key to our business success. We seek the best people for our jobs based on their skills, qualifications and experience. We embrace the principle of equal opportunity in employment, and we work towards eliminating all forms of unlawful discrimination in our employment practices.