Senior Manager – Infrastructure Transportation

About the role

Dubai Holding Land Estates is seeking a Senior Manager to lead transport planning and traffic engineering across its master‑plan portfolio. The role coordinates closely with the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and Dubai Municipality to ensure all transport solutions meet regulatory standards and support sustainable urban development.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and deliver transport planning strategies and traffic engineering solutions aligned with master‑plans and the Transport Planning Department (TPD).
• Act as the primary liaison with RTA for approvals, studies, and cost‑sharing agreements, tracking payments and reporting status bi‑monthly.
• Prepare, review, and approve Traffic Impact Assessments (TIA) and related studies for new developments and master‑plan changes.
• Provide technical guidance and quality oversight on traffic engineering inputs, identifying and managing associated risks.
• Manage relationships with internal stakeholders, external consultants, and government entities to integrate transport considerations early in project planning.
• Champion innovative, sustainable transport approaches to improve network resilience and reduce environmental impact.
• Maintain a systematic process for submitting RTA updates at least twice a year to avoid NOC delays.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Transportation Planning, Traffic Engineering or a related field.
• 8–10 years of relevant experience in the Middle East, preferably on large‑scale master‑plan projects.
• Proven ability to lead multi‑disciplinary teams and manage complex stakeholder relationships.

Required skills

• Traffic Impact Assessment (TIA) preparation and review.
• Traffic modelling and simulation for flow, capacity and network performance analysis.
• Knowledge of RTA approval processes and cost‑sharing agreement administration.
• Junction and signal design, including traffic signal timing and intersection capacity analysis.