Senior Manager - Transport Modelling - (CDU3) - 20003898

About This Role

Qiddiya is Saudi Arabia’s future capital of entertainment, sports, and culture — a 360 km² mega-project just outside Riyadh. From F1-grade racetracks and theme parks to stadiums and performance venues, we’re creating a destination like no other. This is more than a project,  it’s a national transformation. As construction accelerates, we’re hiring ambitious talent to help shape it. If you’re driven by scale, impact, and the chance to build something iconic from the ground up, Qiddiya is calling for you.

Role Summary:

Responsible for developing, maintaining, and applying advanced transport modelling techniques to support customer experience improvements and strategic planning. Works closely with internal planning teams to deliver evidence-based recommendations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create and validate multimodal transport models to assess impacts on customer experience.
• Translate customer behavior and demand data into modelling assumptions.
• Provide modelling input for CX design pilots, service changes, and digital tools.
• Collaborate with planning and strategy teams to align model outputs with policy and investment decisions.
• Evaluate scenarios for accessibility, service reliability, and network performance.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience:

• Master’s degree in Transport Planning, Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of modelling experience using tools like VISUM, Aimsun, Cube, or MATSim.
• Familiarity with GCC transport networks and customer demographics is a plus.

Behavioral Competencies:

• Analytical Rigor – Brings a deep, structured approach to modelling, validating assumptions, and interpreting data.
• Precision and Quality Orientation – Maintains high standards of accuracy and consistency.
• Stakeholder Collaboration – Translates technical outputs into insights for strategic decision-making.
• Learning Agility – Keeps up with new modelling tools and techniques.
• Independence and Initiative – Operates with autonomy and a proactive mindset.