Transport Planner Modeller

Description

Zutari: Co-creating an engineered impact.

Zutari is a well-established, management-owned engineering firm with over 90 years of experience. As human-centred engineering consultants and advisors, we are trusted by our clients, business partners, communities and other stakeholders across Africa and the Middle East.

We co-create engineering solutions that have a positive impact and improve people’s lives. Zutari values inclusion and recognises the importance of a diverse, talented workforce, believing that people need other people to succeed.

What kind of talent do we pursue?

We employ people with the right attitude and a positive mindset, who are motivated by doing the right thing, getting things done and sharing a sense of urgency. People who have an impact on our teams and the broader community. People who think differently and connect with those around them to co-create new opportunities and leave a meaningful legacy

About the Role:

We are seeking a Transport Planner / Modeller to join our Dubai office. The role focuses on the delivery of Traffic Impact Studies (TIS) and transport modelling. The successful candidate will contribute to both project-level TIS work and wider strategic planning / modelling activities, supporting the development and application of transport models, analysis of network performance, and preparation of technically robust submissions to authorities.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver and support Traffic Impact Studies (TIS) in accordance with RTA guidelines and approval processes.
• Undertake transport modelling and forecasting, including demand analysis and scenario testing.
• Develop and apply models using PTV Visum and support microsimulation where required using PTV Vissim.
• Carry out data processing, model calibration, and validation in line with project and authority requirements.
• Perform junction and corridor assessments using tools such as Synchro and SIDRA.
• Analyse model outputs and traffic data to develop clear, practical mitigation strategies.
• Prepare technical reports and TIS submissions to a high standard.
• Liaise with RTA, developers, and internal teams to support approvals and project delivery.
• Support senior staff in model development, QA, and technical reviews.
  
  
  

• Bachelor’s degree in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Minimum 3–5 years of relevant experience in transport planning and modelling, with strong analytical capability.
• Demonstrated experience in Traffic Impact Studies (TIS) and familiarity with Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) processes and submission requirements.
• Strong proficiency in transport modelling tools such as PTV Visum, PTV Vissim, or similar platforms.
• Experience with junction modelling and traffic analysis tools (e.g. Synchro, SIDRA).
• Experience in applying modelling for TIS, master planning, and transport strategy studies.
• Strong understanding of transport planning fundamentals, including trip generation, distribution, assignment, and network performance analysis.
• Experience in data analysis and handling transport datasets; having programming skills (e.g. Python) is advantageous.
• Good understanding of Dubai transport context, including integration of land use and transport planning.
• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and technical report-writing skills.