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The Opportunity

We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Senior Transport Modeller to join our India-based Cities, Design and Planning team. This role will primarily support projects across the Middle East—particularly in the UAE and KSA—while also contributing to projects and initiatives in India. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high-quality transport modelling and analysis, collaborating closely with our Dubai team and wider global Arup network.

As a Senior Transport Planner/Modeller, you will be leading and delivering traffic analysis and transport modelling studies and conduct transit operations analysis and intermodal planning
Lead the development of bespoke modelling tooling, develop and review calculations, drawings, programmes, and cost estimates and manage and produce project documentation, reporting, and presentations and coordinate with clients and multidisciplinary teams with minimal supervision. Support project management and mentoring of junior staff.

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas.

You will have the opportunity do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.

Is this role right for you?
We are looking for candidates with

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering (specialisation in Transportation); Master’s in Transport Planning is beneficial with minimum seven (7) years of post-graduate experience in transport modelling, planning, etc

• Proficiency in VISUM and CUBE is essential; experience with SYNCHRO, SIDRA, HCS, VISSIM, Aimsun, GIS, Python, and VBA is desirable with strong understanding of trip generation, demand analysis, and traffic engineering fundamentals

• Proven experience in applying and interpreting models, with the ability to build bespoke modelling tools and automate workflows using scripting languages such as Python or VBA

• Experience working in the Middle East, especially UAE and KSA, with familiarity in UAE guidelines (TIS, TMPs) and models (STEAM, DSTM) is desirable and experience in big data analytics, active travel strategies, and future mobility trends is desirable

• Proven ability to deliver high-quality analytical and qualitative outputs with strong communication skills, both written and verbal and ability to communicate effectively complex issues associated with transport planning and design projects

• Proven ability to manage projects, bids, support client relationships, and contribute to business development with success in contributing to a team-oriented environment with excellent planning, organisational and time management skills.
  
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  Reward and Benefits

  We offer a competitive salary at all levels, and one of the best benefits packages in our sector. Core benefits include Provident Fund contribution, NPS option, Mediclaim cover (incl. family), Term Life and Accident Insurance, Employee Assistance Prog. scheme for the family to safeguard your physical and mental wellbeing. In addition, all permanent employees are eligible for the Global Profit Share scheme. Subject to scheme rules employees can receive two Profit Share payments per year, which are dependent on the firm’s financial performance.

  Different people, shared values.

  At Arup, we believe when talented people collaborate, great things are possible. Arup hires people with proven skills and open minds. We are taking deliberate action to create an inclusive culture that is grounded in our purpose to shape a better world.

  At Arup, we welcome candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and any other protected characteristic. Our internal employee networks - BAME, Culture, Disability, LGBTQ+ and Women - provide a space for you to express your views and to make a positive difference - discover more about life at Arup here.

  At Arup, we are committed to making all stages of our recruitment process accessible to candidates with disabilities. Please speak to our recruitment team and we will work with you to make reasonable adjustments to ensure you can perform at your best throughout your application.

  At Arup, we appreciate that everyone’s circumstances are different and having the freedom to flex the way we work is essential to our wellbeing. If flexibility matters to you let us know when you apply, and we will discuss how this could work in your role.

  What happens next?

  If this could be the next step in your journey, please apply online. All applications will be considered, and we will try our very best to respond to you within 72 hours of receiving your application.

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Our Application Process

To understand what to expect next, please visit https://www.arup.com/careers/recruitment-process/

Recruitment Agencies – We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies.

Closing Date:

We may close the role earlier than the advertised date should we receive a large number of applications, so please ensure you apply early.