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Senior Traffic SME

Senior Traffic SME

WSP in the Middle EastRiyadh, Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia
17 منذ أيام
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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.
  • Seniority level

  • Mid-Senior level
  • Employment type

  • Full-time
  • Job function

  • Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing / Editing
  • Industries

  • Professional Services
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