Senior Manager - Road Safety Design (MAS8-20003814)

Qiddiya Investment Company is seeking a highly skilled Senior Manager - Road Safety Design to join our innovative team. In this critical role, you will be responsible for architecting and overseeing comprehensive strategies that enhance road safety across all phases of our development projects. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring that our transportation infrastructures are designed with the highest safety standards in mind, contributing to a secure and enjoyable visitor experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of road safety design strategies in alignment with Qiddiya's vision and regulatory requirements.
• Lead on all aspects and disciplines of road safety at all levels : Land Planning, Land Servicing and Asset Development to Master Developer, Asset Business Unit, Infrastructure Business Unit, Landmark Projects and design organizations through planning, design, construction and operations and maintenance
• Supervise the review of feasibility studies, masterplans, design proposals, work zone temporary traffic management plans and related construction activities
• Lead the planning of all road safety including but not limited to guidelines, drawings (control plans, base plans, schematics etc), processes, strategies, control mechanisms and collision management
• Advise on safety in design, roadside hazard & speed management, work zone traffic management, vulnerable road user safety (micro-mobility), crash investigation, crash analysis, crash predication, post-crash care, road safety audit, International Road Safety Assessment (iRAP) and road safety management
• Ensure all disciplines understand and implement the principles of the Safe System Approach (Safe Roads / Roadsides, Safe Speeds, Safe Road Users, Safe Vehicles and Post Crash Response
• Contribute to Qiddiya’s target of zero mobility injuries and the casualty reduction targets within the KSA 2030 Vision
• Lead and manage budget development, cost estimations and forecasts for any safety projects
• Manage the relationship with contracted third-party design companies, contractors, consultants and key stakeholders
• Review and where necessary update the Mobility volumes of the projects City Framework Plan and relevant appendices of contracts
• Update project dashboards and KPI’s reporting to the project leadership team
• Manage junior staff and conduct annual appraisal
• Deputize for the Associate Director (Design) when necessary
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or related field; a Master’s degree is preferred.
• Minimum of 10-15 years of experience in road safety design, traffic engineering, or a similar role.
• Solid understanding of road safety audit methodologies and risk assessment techniques.
• Proficient in transportation design software and tools, with strong analytical capabilities.
• Proven experience in managing complex design projects and leading multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong project management skills, with a focus on delivering timely and cost-effective solutions.
• Demonstrated knowledge of local and international road safety regulations and standards.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment.

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