Senior Transport Planner📣 Job Ad

About the Role

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Senior Transport Planner to join their team in Riyadh. This full-time position involves leading and delivering transport planning, mobility strategy, and advisory projects. The role requires managing multidisciplinary teams and providing strategic insights to clients across public and private sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead transport advisory and planning projects from initiation through to completion.
• Develop and review transport strategies, mobility plans, and policy frameworks.
• Oversee transport modelling activities, including network development, demand forecasting, and scenario analysis.
• Guide GIS-based spatial analysis and the implementation of data-driven transport planning solutions.
• Manage the collection, validation, and analysis of data for traffic and mobility studies.
• Provide technical expertise in urban mobility, traffic engineering, and multi-modal transport systems.
• Prepare and review technical reports, proposals, and client presentations.
• Engage with clients, stakeholders, and government authorities to support project objectives.
• Mentor and manage junior staff, interns, and consultants.
• Support business development activities, including proposal writing and bid management.
• Ensure project delivery adheres to timelines, budget, and quality standards.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Transport Planning, Urban Planning, or a related field.
• 5–8+ years of relevant experience in transport planning or consultancy.
• Strong expertise in transport planning principles, traffic engineering, and mobility systems.
• Experience with transport modelling tools such as VISUM, Vissim, Aimsun, or equivalent.
• Proficiency in GIS tools, including ArcGIS or QGIS.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in large-scale urban mobility or infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of sustainable transport and smart city initiatives.
• Familiarity with programming languages such as Python, R, or Matlab for data analysis.
• Experience working with public sector clients or on international projects.

Rewards and Benefits

AtkinsRéalis offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees throughout their careers. This includes:

• Tax-free salary.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Medical insurance.
• Annual leave balance.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Annual flight contribution.
• Transportation and housing allowances.
• Employee Wellbeing Program providing 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.