Job description

Job DescriptionOverview

We are seeking a highly qualified Senior Transportation Manager with 12–15 years of experience to join our Traffic Engineering and Strategic Advisory Business Unit in the Middle East. The ideal candidate will be a degree-qualified professional with strong expertise in transport planning and traffic engineering within the Middle East region.

• Lead and manage traffic engineering projects from planning through execution, ensuring timely delivery and quality outcomes.
• Design, analyze, and optimize traffic control systems, including signals, signage, and road network layouts.
• Conduct traffic studies, simulations, and data analysis to enhance traffic flow, efficiency, and safety.
• Develop and implement traffic management strategies and policies aligned with project and client requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including urban planning, construction, and government agencies.
• Ensure compliance with local, regional, and national traffic regulations and standards.
• Monitor project timelines, budgets, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and technical guidance to junior engineers and team members.
• Stay updated on advancements in smart mobility, ITS (Intelligent Transportation Systems), and emerging transportation technologies.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 12–15 years of relevant experience in traffic engineering or transportation planning, preferably in the Middle East.
• Proven experience in managing large-scale infrastructure or transportation projects.
• Strong proficiency in traffic modeling tools such as Aimsun, VISSIM, Synchro, or similar platforms.
• In-depth understanding of traffic regulations, safety standards, and regional guidelines.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent certification is desirable.
• Experience with ITS, smart mobility solutions, and sustainable transportation initiatives.

Core Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective leadership and team management capabilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong attention to detail with self-review and quality control abilities.
• A collaborative team-oriented mindset with a positive attitude.

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career.

This includes:

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

Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.  

Preferred candidate

Years of experience

5+ years

Degree

Bachelor's degree / higher diploma