Summary
GHD is a global professional services company working across transportation and other sectors. The Senior Transport Engineer will lead the planning, design, and delivery of transport infrastructure projects, including roads, intersections, and traffic systems. Duties include traffic assessments and modelling, coordinating with clients and transport authorities, preparing technical reports, and mentoring junior engineers. The role is based in Abu Dhabi and requires a degree in Civil or Transport Engineering and 8–10 years of relevant experience; UAE or GCC experience is preferred.
The posting
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With more than 14000 people around the globe, GHD is one of the world’s leading professional services companies operating in the global markets of water, energy and resources, environment, property and buildings, and transportation. Serving clients across five continents and the Pacific region, GHD people share a passion for exceeding the expectations of our clients and contributing to their success.
About the Role
The Senior Transport Engineer will lead and contribute to the planning, design, and delivery of transport infrastructure projects. This role demands a strong foundation in traffic engineering, transport planning, and multi-modal design, with the ability to manage complex projects and mentor junior staff.
Role Overview
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Transport Engineer to lead the design and planning of transport infrastructure projects. You will work within a multi-disciplinary team to deliver innovative, sustainable, and compliant transport solutions across roads, highways, and urban mobility systems.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the design and technical delivery of transport infrastructure projects including roads, intersections, and traffic systems.
Conduct traffic impact assessments, transport modelling, and feasibility studies.
Use software tools such as SIDRA, AIMSUN, and VISSIM for network analysis and simulation.
Ensure compliance with UAE transport regulations and international standards. A candidate with extensive experience working in Abu Dhabi with developers and ITC is preferred.
Strong working relationship with ITC and other transport authorities is essential
Collaborate with clients, authorities, and internal teams to ensure project alignment and delivery excellence.
Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team development.
Prepare technical reports, design documentation, and presentations for stakeholders.
Support tender preparation and contribute to business development initiatives.
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Transport Engineering (Master’s preferred).
Minimum 8–10 years of experience in transport engineering, preferably in the UAE or GCC region.
Proficiency in traffic modelling tools (SIDRA, AIMSUN, VISSIM).
Strong understanding of UAE transport authority requirements.
Excellent communication, coordination, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Take on some of the world's toughest challenges- with everyone at GHD backing you every step of the way.
At GHD, we celebrate the power of a multicultural workforce and champion individual achievement. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to providing fair and inclusive employment opportunities to all qualified candidates and employees—regardless of background, identity, or experience. We believe that diversity drives innovation, and we welcome the unique perspectives that each team member brings to our organization.