10 Transportation Planning jobs in Dubai

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• Support the intraday management of transportation capacities by monitoring multiple dashboards and receiving change requests from partner teams within a day.
• Deploy requested changes within the set SLA with a high degree of accuracy, maintaining attention to detail to ensure all changes are accurately completed.
• Work flexibly across different shift structures, including night shifts and weekends.

Qualifications include:

• Basic supply chain/planning knowledge through work experience or coursework.
• High proficiency in SQL, Python, and Microsoft Excel.
• Preferred experience in supply chain/operations functions.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proven analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to own issues and follow through to resolution.

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Senior Planner - Planning & Development Transportation Network

Dubai Careers - A Smart Dubai Initiative

• Conduct route review and summarize data from financial statements.
• Serve as project manager for special transportation planning projects, including analyzing data, presenting information and recommendations on policy issues, and facilitating interdepartmental and external agency coordination.
• Analyze transportation systems and policies to identify problems and potential solutions; prepare reports of findings and recommendations for policies, plans and projects.
• Develop population distribution maps for new developments and analyze them.
• Perform other responsibilities associated with the position as appropriate.
• Develop cost-benefit analyses for new service alternatives of PuT routes.
• Analyze data received from AFC and propose changes to the PuT network.
• Review needs for infrastructure and fleet size to operate the PuT network efficiently.
• Write business case reports for new routes.

• Bachelor in Engineering: Civil / Urban Planning from a recognized university.

• Goal-driven leader who maintains a productive climate and motivates employees to meet high performance standards.
• Exceptional listener and communicator who conveys information clearly, verbally and in writing.
• Results-driven with strong planning and organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Analytical thinker capable of identifying, scrutinizing, improving, and simplifying complex processes.
• Excellent knowledge of mapping software.
• Computer-literate with proficiency across a wide range of applications.
• 6 years of relevant experience.
• Innovative problem-solver who generates workable solutions and resolves complaints.
• Resourceful team player who builds trusting relationships with customers and colleagues.
• Flexible team player who thrives in environments requiring prioritization and juggling multiple concurrent projects.

• Job Category: Road and Transport Engineering
• Advertiser: Roads and Transport Authority
• Department: Planning & Business Development
• Educational level: Bachelor
• Required Nationality: All Nationalities (Priority for UAE National)
• Monthly Salary: Unspecified
• Schedule: Full time
• Job Posting: 27/08/2025
• Unposting Date: 26/09/2025

Job Overview

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Infrastructure Planning Professional to join our team. This is a challenging opportunity for a highly motivated individual who is passionate about planning, scheduling, and project control.

• Review and approve contractors' baseline schedules of work, ensuring compliance with contract conditions and industry best practices.
• Evaluate and validate project resources to ensure timely completion of projects.
• Develop comprehensive master schedules integrating multiple packages, considering interdependencies and potential impacts on project timelines.
• Assess and verify planning and scheduling information from updated or progress schedules, identifying potential delays or slippages and suggesting mitigation measures or corrective actions.
• Conduct 'what if' analysis to assess the time impact of changes, variations, or potential events at an early stage, providing alternative courses of action and advice before issuing instructions to contractors.
• Prepare regular progress reports and monthly reports with program analysis and recommendations, addressing program issues to ensure timely project completion.
• Detailed assessment of claims, including extension of time, disruption, etc., using leading delay analysis methodologies and demonstrating contractors' concurrent delay.
• Discuss, coordinate, and resolve planning and scheduling problems with contractors and employers.
• Coordinate with clients to finalize contractors' programs, reports, and claims.
• Attend meetings, provide valuable inputs, and prepare concise minutes of meetings.
• Monitor critical issues during design and construction stages of projects using trackers/logs.
• Agree on progress measurement systems (PMS) and key indicators with consultants/contractors for monitoring purposes.
• Communicate clearly, conduct presentations to management, and interface effectively with diverse groups of professionals.
• Provide reasoned and analytic responses to contractor notices and detailed particulars using programming data, sound construction practices, and contractual provisions.
• Maintain proper records of project contemporary records.
• Issue delay notices for contractors' culpable delay and/or slow performance letters recording areas where contractors' performance is behind schedule.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management from a recognized institution.
• Minimum 8+ years of experience in planning and scheduling on relevant projects related to pumping stations, storm water, sewerage, and general infrastructure projects preferably in the Gulf region.
• Successful applicants will have experience in infrastructure and utilities coupled with an excellent overall understanding of the construction industry, along with interface and coordination requirements in the industry.
• Prior experience on Dubai Municipality projects (for upgrading existing drainage, sewerage network, and pumping station) would be advantageous.
• Proficiency in scheduling software, particularly Primavera P6.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Thorough knowledge of industry best practices and regulations.

Benefits:

This role offers a unique opportunity to work on high-profile infrastructure projects, develop your career, and collaborate with a talented team of professionals.

Others:

The selected candidate will be required to maintain confidentiality and adhere to company policies and procedures.

This role involves spearheading urban planning and design initiatives, delivering high-quality submissions, managing teams, and contributing to sustainability efforts.

1. Leverage expertise in urban planning and design to drive project success
2. Ensure timely and effective project delivery
3. Cultivate a collaborative team environment
4. Foster strong relationships with clients
5. Contribute to environmental sustainability initiatives

Must have 15 years of experience in urban design, planning, and master planning, proficiency in industry-standard software including Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD, MS Office, and strong communication skills in English.

Position Details

School of Geography Earth and Environmental Sciences

University of Birmingham Dubai campus

Salary: Competitive

Grade: 8

No. of positions: 1

Full time

Location: Dubai UAE

Closing date: 12th May 2025

UK and International travel may be required for this post

University of Birmingham Dubai

Having established ourselves in Dubai International Academic City in 2018 we have now moved to our new stateoftheart campus which opened in Sept 2021. These posts represent an excellent opportunity to join an ambitious World Top 100 University as we continue to grow our longterm strategic mission in Dubai the UAE and the wider region. Our campus reflects the very best of Birmingham through our presence in Dubai.

Background

We are currently recruiting an Assistant Professor in Urban Planning and Data Analytics who will join the highly interdisciplinary School of Geography Earth and Environmental Sciences (GEES) at the University of Birmingham Dubai campus. The position fixed term initially for 3 years offers an exciting opportunity to support the teaching and leadership of the MSc Urban Analytics and AI for Planner a pioneering programme integrating urban planning data science and AI as well as supporting the MSc Urban Planning and MSc Sustainable Urban Design programmes.

We are keen to attract candidates whose work engages with contemporary urban planning issues particularly the application of AI data analytics urban and mobility modelling and digital technologies to planning and urban design. The post holder will contribute to the development and delivery of modules related to urban analytics transport modelling spatial data science and smart city planning. They will also support our MSc Urban Planning and MSc Sustainable Urban Design programmes.

The University of Birmingham is an equalopportunity employer wishing to recruit talented individuals from anywhere around the world. We encourage applicants from all sections of the community.

Successful applications will receive a competitive package and play a key role in our ambitious Universitys expansion as we enhance our international reputation and global footprint.

Academic Development Programme new Assistant Professors will undertake a 5year development programme at the end of which they are expected to be promoted to Associate Professor. The programme consists of a variety of development opportunities and the time to reflect and develop.

Role Summary

You will contribute to a range of educationrelated activities primarily in support of our MSc Urban Analytics and AI for Planners. In addition you will be expected to demonstrate academic citizenship developing and maintaining mutually respectful and supportive working relationships with all staff and students and ensuring the way you carry out your role impacts positively on how others carry out theirs.

Teaching is likely to include a substantial contribution to: (a) the management development and delivery of teaching and assessment and (b) enhancement of the student experience and employability. The role will typically also involve developing and advising others including: (a) providing expert advice to staff and students and (b) developing and advising others on learning and teaching tasks and methods with a particular focus on approaches suitable for urban planning data science and AI applications.

You will be expected to deliver excellent teaching that inspires students and is informed by disciplinebased research or professional experience in urban analytics and datadriven planning ensuring alignment with industry and accreditation standards while delivering highquality teaching across all programmes including MSc Urban Analytics the MSc Urban Planning and MSc Sustainable Urban Design and BSc Sustainability.

Develop and teach as part of modules in urban data analytics AI for planning GIS and spatial modelling smart cities and urban systems design while supervising postgraduate dissertations and research projects focused on datadriven urban solutions. Innovate teaching methods such as through AIdriven tools computational approaches or urban simulation models and enhance the curriculum by integrating industryled case studies and practitioner engagement.

Main Duties

Education Research and Knowledge Exchange

You will contribute across the range of teaching and learning activities:

• Contribute to curriculum development and/or renewal for urban analytics and AI in planning.
• Develop and manage approaches to teaching and learning that are best practice in datadriven urbanism.
• Advise others on aspects of learning teaching and assessment.
• Play an important role in student academic support.
• Inform your teaching practice from disciplinebased research and/or professional practice in urban analytics GIS and AI for planning.
• Update your subject expertise and undertake personal professional development in teaching including selfreflection using student and peer review feedback.
• You may play an important role in the recruitment and admission of students.
• Contribute to researchled teaching.

Using a variety of methods in teaching and advising individuals and groups of undergraduates and postgraduates (contact and online settings) including (as appropriate):

• Teaching and examining modules at a range of levels with teaching activities also taking place during weekends and evening.
• Planning and reviewing your own teaching approaches and encouraging others to do the same.
• Designing contemporary inclusive engaging and academically challenging curriculum content.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to design and deliver teaching learning and assessment.
• Competent in using digital resources; for example AIdriven spatial analysis and transport modelling including Autodesk Forma UNA UMI Space Syntax; effectively to support learning and assessment.
• Undertaking and developing the full range of responsibilities in relation to supervision marking and examining.
• Developing and advising others on learning and teaching tasks and methods.
• Devising and supervising student dissertations and practical work.

Academic Leadership Management and Administration

To contribute to programme and School administration. This may include:

• Contributing to the administration/management of teaching within the School.
• Leading and managing a team to devise and implement a new and/or revised process (e.g. new MSc programme or a recruitment drive).
• Advising on personal development of colleagues and students.
• Making a contribution to administrative activities within the University (e.g. accreditation processes programme committees).
• Developing and making contributions to knowledge transfer enterprise public engagement and collaboration with industry professionals.
• Promoting equality diversity and inclusion through monitoring evaluation and active engagement.
• Collaborate with faculty in the UK and Dubai campuses to enhance interdisciplinary teaching and research.

Industry and Professional Engagement

• Strengthen links with local and international urban planning consultancies smart city initiatives AI and tech firms and government agencies.
• Promote student employability by integrating realworld projects internships and applied research opportunities.

Citizenship

Contributing to an inclusive working environment:

• pursuing your activities in a way that helps others to pursue their activities effectively and efficiently;
• demonstrating a willingness to be involved in a variety of activities supporting University life (e.g. participation in graduations School committees);
• demonstrating support for colleagues such as sharing resources providing advice;
• willingness to volunteer for oneoff duties (such as supporting School projects);
• positively engaging in School strategic initiatives;
• proactively supporting and engaging in activities specifically contributing to a positive and inclusive community spirit across the School/College/University.

Person Specification

• Normally a higher Degree relevant to the discipline area (usually PhD) or equivalent qualifications and/or professional experience in Urban Analytics Urban Planning Urban Design Data Science GIS or a related field.
• Teaching experience and scholarship and/or training within subject specialism.
• Proven ability to devise advise on and manage learning.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in a team environment collaborate with colleagues and communicate ideas clearly to others.

Teaching

• Experience of delivering teaching align with the programme aims. The post holders must be able to create and contribute to/lead on modules including AI and Big Data in Urban Analytics Theory and Practice Research Skills for Urban Scientists and Urban Lab: Data Modelling and Transport Systems.
• Experience in curriculum design assessment of student work and organisation (leadership) of modules.
• Experience and demonstrated success in developing appropriate approaches to learning and teaching and advising colleagues.
• Experience and achievement in knowledge transfer enterprise and similar activity that enhances the student experience or employability.
• Experience using innovative teaching methods.
• Experience or understanding of teaching diverse student cohorts.

Management Administration

• Ability to contribute to School management processes.
• Ability to assess and organise resources effectively.
• Understanding of and ability to contribute to broader management/administration processes.
• Experience of championing Equality Diversity and Inclusion in own work area.
• Ability to monitor and evaluate the extent to which equality and diversity legislation policies procedures are applied.
• Ability to identify issues with the potential to impact on protected groups and take appropriate action.
• Experience managing projects including planning scheduling and coordination of resources.

For informal enquiries please contact Mohammad Radfar email: (Dubai Campus) or John Round email: (Edgbaston Campus)

We believe there is no such thing as a typical member of University of Birmingham staff and that diversity in its many forms is a strength that underpins the exchange of ideas innovation and debate at the heart of University life. We are committed to proactively addressing the barriers experienced by some groups in our community and are proud to hold Athena SWAN Race Equality Charter and Disability Confident accreditations. We have an Equality Diversity and Inclusion Centre that focuses on continuously improving the University as a fair and inclusive place to work where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. We are also committed to sustainability which is a key part of our strategy. You can find out more about our work to create a fairer university for everyoneon our website.

Assistant Professor in Urban Planning and Data Analytics at the School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Birmingham Dubai campus. Salary: Competitive. Grade: 8. Full time. Location: Dubai, UAE. Closing date: 12th May 2025. UK and International travel may be required for this post.

You will contribute to a range of education-related activities primarily in support of our MSc Urban Analytics and AI for Planners. In addition you will be expected to demonstrate academic citizenship, developing and maintaining mutually respectful and supportive working relationships with all staff and students, ensuring the way you carry out your role positively impacts how others carry out theirs.

Teaching is likely to include a substantial contribution to: (a) the management, development and delivery of teaching and assessment and (b) enhancement of the student experience and employability. The role will typically also involve developing and advising others, including providing expert advice to staff and students and developing and advising others on learning and teaching tasks and methods with a particular focus on approaches suitable for urban planning, data science and AI applications.

You will be expected to deliver excellent teaching that inspires students and is informed by discipline-based research or professional experience in urban analytics and data-driven planning, ensuring alignment with industry and accreditation standards while delivering high-quality teaching across all programmes including MSc Urban Analytics, MSc Urban Planning and MSc Sustainable Urban Design, and BSc Sustainability.

Develop and teach as part of modules in urban data analytics, AI for planning, GIS and spatial modelling, smart cities and urban systems design while supervising postgraduate dissertations and research projects focused on data-driven urban solutions. Innovate teaching methods such as AI-driven tools, computational approaches or urban simulation models and enhance the curriculum by integrating industry-led case studies and practitioner engagement.

Education, Research and Knowledge Exchange

• Contribute to curriculum development and/or renewal for urban analytics and AI in planning.
• Develop and manage approaches to teaching and learning that are best practice in data-driven urbanism.
• Advise others on aspects of learning, teaching and assessment.
• Play an important role in student academic support.
• Inform your teaching practice from discipline-based research and/or professional practice in urban analytics, GIS and AI for planning.
• Update your subject expertise and undertake personal professional development in teaching, including self-reflection using student and peer review feedback.
• You may play an important role in the recruitment and admission of students.
• Contribute to research-led teaching.

Using a variety of methods in teaching and advising individuals and groups of undergraduates and postgraduates (contact and online settings) including (as appropriate):

• Teaching and examining modules at a range of levels with teaching activities also taking place during weekends and evenings.
• Planning and reviewing your own teaching approaches and encouraging others to do the same.
• Designing contemporary, inclusive, engaging and academically challenging curriculum content.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to design and deliver teaching, learning and assessment.
• Competent in using digital resources, for example AI-driven spatial analysis and transport modelling, to support learning and assessment.
• Undertaking and developing the full range of responsibilities in relation to supervision, marking and examining.
• Developing and advising others on learning and teaching tasks and methods.
• Devising and supervising student dissertations and practical work.

Academic Leadership, Management and Administration

• Contribute to programme and School administration.
• Lead and manage a team to devise and implement new or revised processes (e.g., new MSc programme or recruitment drive).
• Advising on personal development of colleagues and students.
• Contribute to accreditation processes, programme committees and administrative activities within the University.
• Develop and contribute to knowledge transfer, enterprise, public engagement and collaboration with industry professionals.
• Promote equality, diversity and inclusion through monitoring, evaluation and engagement.
• Collaborate with faculty in the UK and Dubai campuses to enhance interdisciplinary teaching and research.

Industry and Professional Engagement

• Strengthen links with local and international urban planning consultancies, smart city initiatives, AI and tech firms and government agencies.
• Promote student employability by integrating real-world projects, internships and applied research opportunities.

Citizenship

• Contribute to an inclusive working environment by supporting colleagues and participating in university life and school committees.
• Share resources, provide advice and volunteer for school projects as needed.
• Support and engage in activities contributing to a positive and inclusive community spirit across the School/College/University.

Person Specification

• Normally a higher degree relevant to the discipline area (usually PhD) or equivalent qualifications and/or professional experience in Urban Analytics, Urban Planning, Urban Design, Data Science, GIS or a related field.
• Teaching experience and scholarship or training within subject specialization.
• Proven ability to devise, advise on and manage learning.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in a team, collaborate with colleagues and communicate ideas clearly to others.

Teaching

• Experience of delivering teaching aligned with the programme aims; ability to create and contribute to/lead modules including AI and Big Data in Urban Analytics, Theory and Practice, Research Skills for Urban Scientists and Urban Lab: Data Modelling and Transport Systems.
• Experience in curriculum design, assessment of student work and organisation (leadership) of modules.
• Experience and success in developing approaches to learning and teaching and advising colleagues.
• Experience and achievement in knowledge transfer, enterprise and similar activity that enhances the student experience or employability.
• Experience using innovative teaching methods and teaching diverse student cohorts.

Management and Administration

• Contribute to School management processes; assess and organise resources effectively; understand broader management/administration processes.
• Experience championing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in own work area and monitoring compliance with EDI policies.
• Experience managing projects including planning, scheduling and resource coordination.

For informal enquiries please contact Mohammad Radfar (Dubai Campus) or John Round (Edgbaston, Campus).

Additional Information The University of Birmingham is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We encourage applicants from all sections of the community. We are a signatory to Athena SWAN, Race Equality Charter and Disability Confident accreditations. More information about our equality and inclusion initiatives is available on our website.

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Apply locations: Dubai | Time type: Full time | Posted on: Posted 30+ Days Ago | Job requisition id: JR

The candidate will report to the Design Director and will be responsible for managing the project programme, delivery schedule, project progress reporting, client engagement, local project office management, and fee collection.

He/she will be responsible for the success of the project from administrative and programme perspectives. He/she will manage stakeholder relationships and work closely with the technical and project delivery teams to ensure contractual compliance and provide technical guidance as needed.

Responsible for setting up project management systems and documents, appointing technical staff, defining roles and responsibilities, and establishing reporting lines and communication channels. Ensures the successful delivery of the scope of work from inception to completion, maintaining quality, timeliness, cost, and technical alignment with client requirements and procedures.

The incumbent will exemplify SJ values, ethics, and the code of conduct, ensuring all activities adhere to these principles.

• Minimum 20 years of relevant experience in programme and contract management for regional, urban, or development planning projects.
• Experience in client and contractual management, stakeholder engagement, and administering large-scale planning project contracts.
• Master's degree in Regional Planning, Urban Planning, or Development Planning; an advanced degree in project management or PMP certification is a plus.
• International experience in development planning, preferably in the Gulf region.
• Experience in implementing master plans.
• Proven leadership in project management, contractual management, fee collection, and conflict resolution.
• Fluent in Arabic and English with excellent communication skills.
• Willing to relocate to Oman for the project duration.

At Surbana Jurong, we foster talent, teamwork, and a vibrant workplace to creatively and collaboratively solve problems. Join us in making a positive impact on the world!

The candidate will report to Design Director and will be responsible formanaging of project programme delivery schedule project progress reporting client engagement local project office management and fee collection.

He/she will be responsible for the success of the project from administrative and programme perspective. He/she will be responsible for stakeholder management. He/she is also responsible for closely working with the technical team and project delivery team ensuring compliance with respect to the contractual obligations as well as providing effective guidance on technical delivery to the project team as and when necessary.

Responsible for managing the setup of all project management systems and documents ensures technical staff are appointed and roles and responsibilities of each team member is well defined and reporting lines and communications is established. Responsible for successful delivery of the assigned Scope of Works from inception to final implementation including quality time cost and technical alignment with client sectors and procedures.

The incumbent will role model SJ values ethics and code of conduct and ensure all project delivery activities are carried out in accordance with these guiding principles.

Requirements

Min. 20 years relevant experience in the field of programme and contract management for regional planning urban planning or development planning projects.

Must have experience in client and contractual management and stakeholder management

Must have experience in administering a contract/s for large scale planning projects.

The ideal candidate will have a Masters in Regional Planning/ Urban Planning/ Development Planning and an advanced degree in project management or PMP would be an advantage.

International experience working in the field of development planning in several countries preferably in the Gulf region.

Experience in implementation of master plans is required.

Experience in project leadership/ contractual management fee collection and conflict resolution.

Excellent communication skills in Arabic and English is a must

Willingness to relocate to Oman for the project duration

At Surbana Jurong we put talent hard work teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world!

Required Experience:

IC