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Senior Traffic SME

Senior Traffic SME

WSP in the Middle EastRiyadh, Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia
17 days ago
Job description

Overview

Senior Traffic Subject Matter Expert (SME) to join our Transport & Infrastructure team for a major project based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia . This is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing all traffic engineering and traffic management aspects during the construction and operational phases of a large-scale transport infrastructure project.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the review, approval, and supervision of temporary and permanent traffic management plans and detour strategies.
  • Ensure traffic management designs are compliant with local standards, project-specific requirements, and international best practices.
  • Coordinate with municipal authorities, contractors, and traffic enforcement for successful implementation of traffic diversions and staging.
  • Monitor and supervise on-site implementation of traffic control measures, ensuring safety and minimal disruption to road users.
  • Identify and mitigate traffic-related risks, and support interface coordination across multiple contractors and project zones.
  • Provide strategic guidance on traffic flow optimization, congestion reduction, and public access during construction.
  • Lead the development of incident response plans and ensure emergency access routes are maintained at all times.
  • Mentor junior staff and contribute to capacity building within the project team.
  • Prepare and present technical reports, dashboards, and briefings to project stakeholders.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Traffic Engineering, or a related discipline; Master’s degree preferred.
  • Minimum 15 years of experience in traffic engineering, with at least 5 years in a senior or SME-level role.
  • Proven experience working on large-scale infrastructure or transport projects within Saudi Arabia or the GCC.
  • Strong knowledge of KSA regulatory frameworks, including MOT, Riyadh Municipality, and Royal Commission standards.
  • Expertise in temporary traffic management (TTM), construction staging, and traffic impact mitigation.
  • Proficiency in software such as AutoCAD, Synchro, SIDRA, VISSIM, or similar tools.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; Arabic is a plus but not mandatory.
  • Experience coordinating with public sector authorities, contractors, and multidisciplinary supervision teams.
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  • Mid-Senior level
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  • Full-time
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