Transport Planner

2 weeks ago


Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Zutari Full time 120,000 - 180,000 per year

Description
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.

What kind of talent do we pursue?
We employ people with the right attitude and a positive mindset, who are motivated by doing the right thing, getting things done and sharing a sense of urgency. People who have an impact on our teams and the broader community. People who think differently and connect with those around them to co-create new opportunities and leave a meaningful legacy.

Role Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled
Transport Planner
to join our Abu Dhabi office. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering
Traffic Impact Studies (TIS)
in compliance with Abu Dhabi Department of Transport (DoT) requirements. This role requires a professional with proven local experience, strong analytical skills, and advanced proficiency in transport planning and traffic engineering software.

Responsibilities:

  • Support and deliver Traffic Impact Studies (TIS) in line with Abu Dhabi DoT standards and approval processes.
  • Apply modelling tools such as CUBE using DoT's STEAM Model for transport planning and demand forecasting.
  • Conduct data collection, calibration, validation, and traffic forecasting exercises to support TIS submissions.
  • Use advanced transport and traffic modelling tools including PTV VISUM, VISSIM, VISTRO, and traffic analysis software such as SYNCHRO and SIDRA.
  • Analyse and interpret traffic and transport data, producing high-quality reports and recommendations.
  • Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and provide technical guidance to junior staff.
  • Liaise with government authorities, developers, and key stakeholders to ensure timely project approvals.

Qualifications and Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, Transport Planning, or related discipline (Master's degree preferred).
  • Minimum of 3-5 years' professional experience, with strong expertise in Traffic Impact Studies (TIS) in Abu Dhabi.
  • Hands-on experience with CUBE and the DoT's STEAM Model.
  • Proficiency in transport and traffic engineering software, including:

  • PTV Software Suite: VISUM, VISSIM, VISTRO

  • Traffic analysis tools: SYNCHRO, SIDRA

  • Strong quantitative and data analysis skills.

  • Excellent technical writing and communication skills in English.
  • Prior consulting experience in transport planning is highly advantageous.

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.



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