Principal Transport Planner

Principal Transport Planner Full-time State/Province: Bahrain Business Group: DCS Legal Entity: AECOM Middle East Limited Foreign Branches Company Business Line: Transportation Work Location Model: Hybrid Operating Group: International Primary Location: BH - Manama, BH - United Tower Company Description Work with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

We are seeking an experienced and innovative Principal Transport Planner to join our dynamic team in Kingdom of Bahrain. As a key member of our organization, you will lead the delivery of transport planning services for projects, ensuring effective collaboration with team members and stakeholders. This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of transportation in one of the world's most rapidly developing regions Duties & Responsibilities Lead and coordinate small to mid-size project teams, overseeing transport planning tasks and projects Conduct comprehensive transport studies and provide expert technical guidance in areas such as traffic engineering, smart cities, and transport modeling Develop and implement innovative solutions to complex transportation challenges Manage project deliverables, task allocation, presentations, and reports to ensure high-quality outcomes Engage with clients as a key point of contact for projects and proposals Participate in interdisciplinary reviews and provide constructive feedback Mentor and manage team members, fostering a collaborative and supportive working environment Contribute to the strategic direction of the transport planning department Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices to maintain the organization's competitive edge Represent the company at client meetings, industry events, and stakeholder consultations Qualifications Qualification Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Geography, Urban Planning, or a related field (required) Master's degree in Transportation Engineering and Planning (preferred) Membership in a professional institution or society such as CIHT, ICE, or TPS Eligibility for chartership/certification/license from a recognized professional body (e.g., P.E., P.Eng., CEng, Chartered Transport Planner) is preferred Specific skills required Experience in preparing technical and commercial proposals for traffic studies and master planning services Excellent communication skills and ability to engage effectively with clients and stakeholders Adaptability to work in diverse cultural environments and willingness to travel locally within the UAE and regionally to neighboring countries Innovative mindset with the ability to develop creative solutions to complex transportation challenges Collaborative approach with strong interpersonal skills to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams Person Specification (Personality Attributes) Accuracy and good attention to detail. High standard of work ethic and ability to use initiative.

15+ years of experience in transportation engineering and planning Profound understanding of transport planning and modeling principles Expertise in using industry-standard