Senior Transport Planner Modeller

Joining Arup

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The Opportunity

We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Senior Transport Modeller to join our Dubai based Transport Planning team. This role will primarily support projects across the Middle East – particularly in the UAE and KSA. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high-quality transport modelling and analysis across a wide range of projects, collaborating closely with our India, UK and Australia modelling teams and the wider global Arup network.

As a Senior Transport Planner/Modeller, you will:

• Lead and deliver traffic analysis and transport modelling studies.
• Conduct transit operations analysis and intermodal planning.
• Lead the development of bespoke modelling tooling.
• Develop and review calculations, drawings, programmes, and cost estimates.
• Manage and produce project documentation, reporting, and presentations.
• Coordinate with clients and multidisciplinary teams with minimal supervision.
• Support project management and mentoring of junior staff.
• Strong understanding of trip generation, demand analysis, and traffic engineering fundamentals. Proven experience in applying and interpreting models, with the ability to build bespoke modelling tools and automate workflows using scripting languages such as Python or VBA.
• Interest or experience in big data analytics, active travel strategies, and future mobility trends is desirable.

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas.

You will have the opportunity do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.

Is this role right for you?

We are looking for the following skills.

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering (specialisation in Transportation); Master’s in Transport Planning is beneficial.
• Post-graduate experience in transport modelling, planning, analytics.
• Proficiency in VISUM and CUBE is essential; experience with SYNCHRO, SIDRA, HCS, VISSIM, EMME, Aimsun, GIS, Python, and VBA is desirable.
• Experience working in UAE, familiarity with UAE guidelines and modelling processes for Dubai and Abu Dhabi (especially for TIS and TMPs modelling processes in UAE) and experience using transport models such as STEAM and DSTM is essential. Knowledge and experience of working in KSA is desirable.

Not ready to apply just yet, or have some questions? Please email Karin Spies at karin.spies@arup.com - Please note, to ensure we remain GDPR compliant do not send your CV directly to us via this email.

What we offer you:

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.

We offer a competitive salary at all levels, and one of the best benefits packages in our sector.

Benefits include cover under the UAE Healthcare Plan (private medical insurance), Life Assurance and Personal Accident Insurance cover. These are funded by us and made available to all permanent staff in order to support and safeguard your financial, physical and mental wellbeing.

In addition, all permanent employees are eligible for the Global Profit Share scheme. Subject to scheme rules employees can receive two Profit Share payments per year, which are dependent on the firm’s financial performance.

Different people, shared values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.
Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. We aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.
We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please contact Karin Spies karin.spies@arup.com to let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.

Our Application Process

Please apply directly through our applicant tracking system. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by Talent Acquisition to discuss next steps. Stay safe online – Arup will never ask for your bank details as part of our recruitment process.

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