Senior Transport Modeller

Join us in engineering a better future for our planet and its people.

AtkinsRéalis is a world-leading design, engineering, and project management 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 have a strong presence in the Middle East that enables us to build deep and lasting relationships with our clients. We share their goals and long-term ambitions; we’re on the same journey to create places and infrastructure which will support long term sustainable development, healthy living, and vibrant communities.

We are seeking a Senior Transport Modeller with over 10 years of experience to join our Regional Transport Advisory & Planning Team in Dubai.

Responsibilities

• Complete assigned tasks efficiently and to high standards.
• Adhere to Atkins’ Quality Manual and Procedures.
• Coordinate effectively with other design disciplines.
• Plan and organise both your own work and that of others as needed.

Technical Competencies

Essential:

• A minimum degree in planning or transportation with over 10 years of relevant post-graduate professional experience.
• Approved as an RTA Dubai Level 3 Traffic Impact Study (TIS) Transport Modeller with experience in using the Dubai Strategic Transport Model.
• Deep understanding of transport model development, modelling principles, transportation planning, public transport, transit-oriented development, and urban planning policies.
• Ability to present transport modelling and planning projects across all phases and interpret studies to skilled audiences.
• Practical knowledge of transport planning, including development access, citywide mobility, and addressing people’s needs.
• Strong client interface skills.
• Experience providing junction analyses to support traffic impact assessments.
• Contribute to the preparation of transport model user manuals, technical notes, and reports.
• Prepare transport planning reports, including analyses of existing conditions, trip generation, junction analysis, and parking assessments.
• Project management experience in the Middle East, with familiarity with local trends, transport modelling, and planning standards.
• Competence in programming software such as VB and Python.
• Excellent English communication skills, both written and spoken.
• Ability to learn and retain new skills quickly from various sources.
• Capable of working with limited supervision.
• Experience in project management.
• Familiarity with Quality Assured Systems.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will:

• Hold a professional degree in a relevant field, with a Master’s qualification being an advantage.
• Have at least 10 years of professional experience in transport modelling and traffic engineering.
• Possess a strong working knowledge of strategic transport models using platforms such as PTV Vision (VISUM), Citilabs (Cube Voyager), EMME, etc.
• Have experience with Activity-Based Transport Model development, which will be considered a valuable asset.

Desirable:

• Ability to communicate in Arabic, both written and spoken.
• Experience contributing to the design and development of land use plans, from small plot plans to large masterplans.
• Working knowledge of microsimulation software such as VISSIM, aaSIDRA, SYNCHRO, HCM, etc.
• Proficiency in Excel and GIS software.

Behavioural Competencies

Essential:

• Strong interpersonal skills, including excellent listening and communication abilities.
• A positive attitude that promotes teamwork and cooperation.
• Effective oral and written communication skills, including presentation capabilities.
• Proven ability to manage and motivate subordinates.
• Ability to work independently without excessive supervision.
• Attention to detail with the ability to self-check and correct work.

We look forward to welcoming a skilled professional to our team, committed to delivering excellence in transport planning and modelling.

Why choose AtkinsRéalis

Your difference makes a difference. We care for our people and are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where you can thrive and build a future you want to be a part of.

Thrive with us. When you join us, your wellbeing, health and safety become our top priority.

Engineering the future with digital. From design and engineering to project management, digital is fundamental to our way of working.

Champion lasting change. We build sustainability into everything we do.

More benefits

• Competitive salaries and a huge range of other benefits.  
• 22 days’ holiday
• Discretionary bonus scheme  
• Gratuity Scheme (or pension scheme for GCC Nationals)  
• Life Insurance cover  
• Paid professional memberships and individual training budgets.  
• Tailored training and mentoring schemes to advance your career.  
• And so much more 

Join us in engineering a better future for our planet and its people.

AtkinsRéalis is a world-leading design, engineering, and project management 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 have a strong presence in the Middle East that enables us to build deep and lasting relationships with our clients. We share their goals and long-term ambitions; we’re on the same journey to create places and infrastructure which will support long term sustainable development, healthy living, and vibrant communities.

We are seeking a Senior Transport Modeller with over 10 years of experience to join our Regional Transport Advisory & Planning Team in Dubai.

Responsibilities

• Complete assigned tasks efficiently and to high standards.
• Adhere to Atkins’ Quality Manual and Procedures.
• Coordinate effectively with other design disciplines.
• Plan and organise both your own work and that of others as needed.

Technical Competencies

Essential:

• A minimum degree in planning or transportation with over 10 years of relevant post-graduate professional experience.
• Approved as an RTA Dubai Level 3 Traffic Impact Study (TIS) Transport Modeller with experience in using the Dubai Strategic Transport Model.
• Deep understanding of transport model development, modelling principles, transportation planning, public transport, transit-oriented development, and urban planning policies.
• Ability to present transport modelling and planning projects across all phases and interpret studies to skilled audiences.
• Practical knowledge of transport planning, including development access, citywide mobility, and addressing people’s needs.
• Strong client interface skills.
• Experience providing junction analyses to support traffic impact assessments.
• Contribute to the preparation of transport model user manuals, technical notes, and reports.
• Prepare transport planning reports, including analyses of existing conditions, trip generation, junction analysis, and parking assessments.
• Project management experience in the Middle East, with familiarity with local trends, transport modelling, and planning standards.
• Competence in programming software such as VB and Python.
• Excellent English communication skills, both written and spoken.
• Ability to learn and retain new skills quickly from various sources.
• Capable of working with limited supervision.
• Experience in project management.
• Familiarity with Quality Assured Systems.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will:

• Hold a professional degree in a relevant field, with a Master’s qualification being an advantage.
• Have at least 10 years of professional experience in transport modelling and traffic engineering.
• Possess a strong working knowledge of strategic transport models using platforms such as PTV Vision (VISUM), Citilabs (Cube Voyager), EMME, etc.
• Have experience with Activity-Based Transport Model development, which will be considered a valuable asset.

Desirable:

• Ability to communicate in Arabic, both written and spoken.
• Experience contributing to the design and development of land use plans, from small plot plans to large masterplans.
• Working knowledge of microsimulation software such as VISSIM, aaSIDRA, SYNCHRO, HCM, etc.
• Proficiency in Excel and GIS software.

Behavioural Competencies

Essential:

• Strong interpersonal skills, including excellent listening and communication abilities.
• A positive attitude that promotes teamwork and cooperation.
• Effective oral and written communication skills, including presentation capabilities.
• Proven ability to manage and motivate subordinates.
• Ability to work independently without excessive supervision.
• Attention to detail with the ability to self-check and correct work.

We look forward to welcoming a skilled professional to our team, committed to delivering excellence in transport planning and modelling.

Why choose AtkinsRéalis

Your difference makes a difference. We care for our people and are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where you can thrive and build a future you want to be a part of.

Thrive with us. When you join us, your wellbeing, health and safety become our top priority.

Engineering the future with digital. From design and engineering to project management, digital is fundamental to our way of working.

Champion lasting change. We build sustainability into everything we do.

More benefits

• Competitive salaries and a huge range of other benefits.  
• 22 days’ holiday
• Discretionary bonus scheme  
• Gratuity Scheme (or pension scheme for GCC Nationals)  
• Life Insurance cover  
• Paid professional memberships and individual training budgets.  
• Tailored training and mentoring schemes to advance your career.  
• And so much more 

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.