Senior/Principal – Transport Modeller

Overview

Lead crowd transport modelling for major projects in UAE/Middle East.

Key Responsibilities

• crowd modelling
• pedestrian flow
• mobility coordination
• team management
• client engagement
• report preparation

Tasks

-Oversee crowd modelling assignments, including scenario analysis, pedestrian flow assessments, and safety/evacuation modelling for major venues and public spaces. -Coordinate with planners, engineers, architects, and stakeholders to support integrated mobility solutions. -Support business development activities including proposal preparation, bid submissions, and client meetings. -Manage project teams, ensuring high-quality outputs, technical excellence, and timely delivery. -Lead the development and delivery of crowd movement models for major infrastructure and urban development projects. -Mentor and develop junior modelling and transport planning staff. -Engage effectively with government authorities and major clients across the UAE and Middle East. -Prepare and review technical reports, modelling outputs, and client presentations.

Requirements

• transport modelling
• crowd modelling
• gis
• project management
• leadership
• 6‑12 years

What You Bring

-Proven experience working on major transport and mobility projects in the UAE or wider Middle East region (preferred but not essential). -Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage clients and present complex modelling outputs clearly. -Bachelor’s degree in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, or related field; Master’s degree preferred. -Strong project management, leadership, and mentoring capabilities. -Strong proficiency in crowd modelling tools such Legion, Viswalk, MLSAT, MassMotion and other transport analysis software. -Solid understanding of multi-modal transport planning, microsimulation, junction modelling, and demand forecasting. -Experience using GIS to develop Urban Network Analysis at a city scale level to identify pedestrian desire lines. -6-12 years of professional experience in transport modelling, with at least several years at senior/principal level.

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About Wsp

-Partners with clients to create sustainable, efficient, and resilient solutions. -Known for iconic projects like the One World Trade Center and London's Crossrail. -Provides cutting-edge services in transportation, energy, water, and commercial developments. -Blends technical expertise with deep industry knowledge to solve complex challenges globally.

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