Traffic Engineering Lead

About the role

An experienced Traffic Engineering Lead is sought to lead and grow the Traffic Engineering practice in Abu Dhabi. The role combines technical leadership, team management, client engagement and business development.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage Traffic Impact Studies (TIS), Transportation Master Plans (TMP), Access & Circulation Studies and other traffic engineering studies.
• Develop and review strategic transport models using CUBE Voyager / Abu Dhabi STEAM and PTV Visum.
• Carry out and oversee traffic operational analysis using SYNCHRO, SIDRA, HCS and related software.
• Lead traffic forecasting, junction and corridor assessments, access planning and development of traffic improvement measures.
• Manage projects through Abu Dhabi authority submission, review and approval processes.
• Lead, mentor and build a team of traffic engineers and transport modellers.
• Manage client relationships and represent the company in technical and commercial meetings.
• Support business development: identify opportunities, prepare proposals, develop scopes and fees and win new work.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Civil / Transportation Engineering or a related discipline; Master's or PhD desirable.
• 15+ years of relevant experience in traffic engineering and transportation planning.
• Strong Abu Dhabi / UAE experience and good knowledge of local authority requirements and approval processes.
• Proven experience leading and managing technical teams.
• Strong client management and business development experience, including proposals, tenders and securing new work.

Required skills

• Extensive hands-on experience in TIS, TMP, traffic operations, travel demand modelling and traffic forecasting.
• Strong experience with CUBE Voyager / Abu Dhabi STEAM, including ITC/DMT-approved STEAM modelling.
• Strong command of PTV Visum, SYNCHRO, SIDRA and HCS; VISSIM experience is an advantage.
• Excellent written, verbal, presentation and stakeholder-management skills.