Traffic and Detour SME

Responsibilities:

• Act as the technical authority for all traffic management and detour works on the project
• Review and approve Traffic Management Plans (TMPs), detour layouts, and staging plans
• Ensure compliance with local authority requirements, traffic codes, and safety standards
• Coordinate with contractors, designers, and authorities on traffic-related matters
• Provide expert advice on traffic impacts, mitigation measures, and temporary road works
• Review and respond to RFIs, technical queries, and change requests related to traffic and detours
• Participate in constructability reviews to minimize traffic disruption during construction
• Monitor contractor implementation of approved traffic and detour plans on site
• Attend traffic coordination meetings with stakeholders and authorities
• Support traffic modeling, traffic impact assessments, and diversion studies
• Review signage, road markings, barriers, and temporary traffic control devices
• Ensure public safety and access for emergency services, pedestrians, and public transport
• Support incident management planning and emergency response coordination
• Assist in resolving claims or disputes related to traffic disruptions or delays
• Support project close-out and reinstatement of permanent traffic arrangements
• Mentor and guide junior traffic engineers within the PMC team

Essential Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or related field
• Minimum 15 years of experience in traffic management and detour planning for major road and infrastructure projects
• Proven experience in a PMC or consultancy environment
• Strong knowledge of Saudi traffic regulations and authority approval processes
• Experience working on urban infrastructure projects in Saudi Arabia or the GCC preferred
• Excellent coordination, communication, and stakeholder management skills