Job Description

Want to work with the most sought-after minds and most talked-about projects? Your experience of working on complex Infrastructure Projects in the Middle East might just make you our new Transport Planner.



Here at Buro Happold, expect the exceptional.


From the projects you will work on to the clients we work with. From career-defining opportunities to an inclusive and diverse practice where we all contribute to a more equitable world. From our reputation to our relationships. Wherever your Buro Happold career takes you, it'll be anything but ordinary.

Your next role

Buro Happold has a clear strategic plan, strong learning culture and entrepreneurial mindset that will allow you to thrive.


You'll be part of something bigger than us all where sustainability, equity, social and performance outcomes matter. All of Buro Happold is committed to doing the right thing, even when that's the hardest thing. This is a genuine opportunity to make impact - and leave real legacy.

Your key duties

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Transport Planner to join our prestigious team in UAE, Dubai, to work on some of the world's best and most complex projects.

Oversee transport and mobility projects in the Middle East, ensuring both technical excellence and commercial success, while managing client interactions. Deliver specialized expertise in transport planning, encompassing transport master plans, strategic advice, and typical access and parking studies. Provide strategic recommendations to clients and stakeholders on transport solutions, emphasizing integration with urban spaces, sustainable and equitable travel, and meeting client expectations. Ensure projects and transport-related presentations are of the highest quality. Develop and sustain positive relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Your skills and experience

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, Transport Planning or a related field. 8+ years of experience in transport planning, with a proven track record of delivering a range of transport projects in the Middle East, including strategic projects, master plans, access and parking studies. Extensive knowledge and experience in transport-related programmes, including GIS, EMME, VISSIM, VISUM, Synchro and Sidra. Be a Transport thought leader. Knowledge of future mobility and emerging transport technologies. Proven record of taking the initiative and excellent communication, interpersonal, and project management skills. Strong critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Ability to prioritise workload and meet tight deadlines.

What we offer you

Bring your knowledge and expertise to one of the world's most respected consultancies. Hybrid working arrangements. Attractive salary and benefits package A strong commitment to your continuous development. Whatever stage in your career, we have a learning and development programme that will enable and empower you Entitlement to two memberships to professional bodies or subscriptions An international culture that wherever your career takes you at Buro Happold, you won't be far from the exceptional.

At Buro Happold, everyone else's extraordinary is just our everyday. Apply today and be a part of our legacy.


A place for everyone


Buro Happold values individual's flexible approaches to working patterns as an important part of the way you work and achieve balance. We welcome applications from those who are seeking flexibility in their careers.


Our exceptional portfolio of projects is the result of the diversity of thought, identities, backgrounds and experiences that shape us. Appreciating each other's differences is key, we want employees to feel they don't have to mask elements of their identity to thrive.


We are working to change the lack of representation of marginalised groups in the built environment and are particularly keen to hear from anyone who feels they are underrepresented in the industry. We have much to learn from one another. Embracing difference allows us to develop the most innovative and elegant solutions.


Please let us know if there are any adjustments, we could make to the application process to make it easier and more comfortable for you. Contact recruitment@burohappold.com so we can work with you to support you throughout your application.