Senior Traffic Subject Matter Expert

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Traffic Subject Matter Expert (SME) to become a vital part of our Transport & Infrastructure team, working on a significant project based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This pivotal leadership position entails the comprehensive oversight of all traffic engineering and management activities throughout both construction and operational stages of a major transport infrastructure endeavor.

Key Responsibilities

• Take charge of reviewing, approving, and supervising both temporary and permanent traffic management plans as well as detour methodologies.
• Ensure all traffic management designs comply with local regulations, project-specific needs, and international best practice standards.
• Collaborate effectively with municipal authorities, contractors, and traffic enforcement agencies to ensure successful application of traffic diversion and staging plans.
• Oversee on-site execution of traffic control strategies, prioritizing road user safety and minimizing disruption.
• Identify traffic-related risks and work to mitigate them while facilitating interface coordination among various contractors and project zones.
• Offer strategic leadership in optimizing traffic flow, reducing congestion, and maintaining public access during the construction period.
• Lead the creation of incident response strategies and guarantee continuous accessibility of emergency routes.
• Provide mentoring and skill development support to junior team members, enhancing overall project capacity.
• Compile and deliver technical reports, dashboards, and presentation briefings to stakeholders.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Traffic Engineering, or a related discipline; Master's degree is an advantage.
• At least 15 years of professional experience in traffic engineering, with a minimum of 5 years in a senior or SME leadership position.
• Demonstrated expertise working on large-scale transport or infrastructure projects within Saudi Arabia or the Gulf Cooperation Council region.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Saudi Arabian regulatory frameworks, including those of the Ministry of Transport (MOT), Riyadh Municipality, and the Royal Commission.
• Proficient with temporary traffic management, construction staging, and strategies to mitigate traffic impact during projects.
• Skilled in using engineering and traffic software systems such as AutoCAD, Synchro, SIDRA, VISSIM, or comparable applications.
• Strong command of English communication, both oral and written; Arabic language skills are beneficial but not compulsory.
• Experience in coordinating with public authorities, contractors, and multidisciplinary project supervision teams.