Road Safety Manager

applydubaijob.com; Dubai; On-site; AED 279,000 - 469,000; Full time

Job summary

Amalgam UAE in Dubai is seeking an experienced Road Safety Manager to lead RSA activities on major road and maintenance projects. The role focuses on audits, crash-site investigations, and risk identification in line with Dubai RTA standards.

You will coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors, and site teams, mentor junior staff, and ensure temporary traffic diversions and traffic management meet current guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Traffic Engineering or related field.
• 5–8+ years of experience in Road Safety / Traffic Safety, with strong Dubai RTA experience preferred.
• Experience conducting Road Safety Audits (RSA) and crash site investigations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and manage Road Safety Audits (RSA) for roads, junctions, and other infrastructure at different project stages.
• Apply the Safe System Approach to identify and address road safety risks.
• Conduct road safety studies and crash site investigations.
• Review traffic safety conditions and provide practical recommendations.

Skills

Dubai RTA Experience

RSA (Road Safety Audits)

Crash Site Investigations

Traffic Management & Diversions

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Job description

Job Title: Road Safety Manager

Organization: Amalgam UAE

Workplace Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Employment Type: Full Time / Permanent

Salary: Not Specified

Candidate Prerequisites:

• Dubai RTA Experience
• Road Safety Audits (RSA)
• Crash Site Investigations
• Traffic Management & Diversions

Role Summary

Amalgam UAE is seeking an experienced Road Safety Manager for an urgent position supporting road and maintenance projects in Dubai. The successful candidate will manage road safety activities, conduct safety audits, investigate crash sites, and identify risks across various infrastructure projects.

This position will primarily support RTA Maintenance Projects and requires strong knowledge of Dubai RTA standards, procedures, and road safety practices. Candidates with substantial Dubai RTA experience, particularly in road safety, temporary traffic diversions, and traffic management, will be highly preferred. The role also involves coordinating with clients, consultants, contractors, and site teams while providing guidance to junior staff.

Primary Duties

• Conduct and manage Road Safety Audits (RSA) for roads, junctions, underpasses, tunnels, bridges, and other infrastructure at different project stages.
• Apply the Safe System Approach to identify and address road safety risks.
• Conduct road safety studies and crash site investigations.
• Review traffic safety conditions, identify high-risk locations, and provide practical recommendations.
• Manage road safety-related projects and coordinate their implementation.
• Lead and participate in road safety reviews from concept design through detailed design and implementation stages.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors, and site teams on road safety matters.
• Guide and mentor junior staff involved in road safety activities.
• Review temporary traffic diversions, traffic management, and road safety arrangements for maintenance works.
• Ensure road safety practices follow current standards, guidelines, and industry best practices.

Candidate Profile

• Education & Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Traffic Engineering, or a related field; 5–8+ years of relevant experience in Road Safety / Traffic Safety, with strong Dubai RTA experience and RTA Maintenance Projects background preferred.
• Technical Proficiency: Good experience conducting Traffic Safety Audits (RSA) and site visits; strong experience in crash site investigations; experience with temporary traffic diversions and traffic management; good knowledge of RTA standards, guidelines, and procedures.
• Core Competencies: Project management and coordination experience; UAE/Dubai road and maintenance project experience preferred.