Principal Transport Planner

About the role

We are seeking an experienced and innovative Principal Transport Planner to join AECOM’s team in the Kingdom of Bahrain. In this senior position you will lead the delivery of transport planning services, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and key stakeholders to shape the future of mobility in a rapidly developing region.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate small to mid‑size project teams, overseeing transport planning tasks and ensuring high‑quality deliverables.
• Conduct comprehensive transport studies, providing expert guidance in traffic engineering, smart‑city concepts and transport modelling.
• Develop and implement innovative solutions to complex transportation challenges.
• Manage project deliverables, task allocation, presentations and reports.
• Engage with clients as the primary point of contact for projects and proposals.
• Participate in interdisciplinary reviews, offering constructive feedback.
• Mentor and manage team members, fostering a collaborative environment.
• Contribute to the strategic direction of the transport planning department and represent AECOM at client meetings, industry events and stakeholder consultations.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Geography, Urban Planning or a related field (required).
• Master’s degree in Transportation Engineering and Planning (preferred).
• Membership in a professional institution such as CIHT, ICE or TPS, with eligibility for chartership or professional licensing (preferred).

Required skills

• Traffic engineering
• Smart‑city concepts
• Transport modelling
• Preparation of technical and commercial proposals for traffic studies and master planning services