Traffic Engineer/1029/2A

Larsen & Toubro Limited; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Larsen & Toubro Limited in Dubai seeks an experienced Traffic Engineer for a major RTA roads and infrastructure project. You will lead traffic engineering, temporary traffic management, diversion planning, and road-safety coordination to enable safe project execution.

Responsibilities include planning traffic diversions, coordinating with RTA and teams, and ensuring compliance with drawings, standards, and permits. UAE/GCC experience and AutoCAD/MicroStation knowledge are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering or related discipline.
• Relevant experience in traffic engineering and traffic management for roads/infrastructure projects.
• UAE/GCC experience, preferably on RTA roads or infrastructure projects in Dubai.
• Strong knowledge of temporary traffic diversions, road-safety requirements, signage, road markings, and traffic-control devices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review Temporary Traffic Management Plans and Traffic Diversion Plans.
• Coordinate traffic diversions, road closures, lane closures, detours, and construction access arrangements.
• Ensure traffic-management activities comply with RTA requirements, approved drawings, project specifications, and road-safety standards.
• Conduct site inspections to confirm proper installation of traffic signs, barriers, cones, lighting, and safety devices.
• Coordinate with RTA, consultants, construction teams, subcontractors, utility agencies and other stakeholders.
• Review traffic-impact studies, traffic-flow data, junction layouts, road markings, and signage plans.
• Monitor traffic conditions within construction zones and recommend improvements to reduce congestion and safety risks.
• Coordinate traffic signals, ITS requirements, pedestrian diversions, and emergency access arrangements.
• Prepare method statements, risk assessments, traffic drawings, permit applications, and authority submissions.
• Obtain and track approvals for traffic diversions, lane closures, and road-work permits.
• Investigate traffic-related incidents and implement corrective and preventive measures.
• Maintain traffic-management records and prepare regular progress and compliance reports.

Skills

Traffic Engineering

Traffic Management

Coordination

Communication

Problem-solving

Reporting

Education

Bachelors in Civil Engineering

Transportation Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

About The Role

L&T Construction is seeking an experienced Traffic Engineer for a major RTA Roads and Infrastructure Project in Dubai, UAE. The candidate will be responsible for traffic engineering, temporary traffic management, traffic diversion planning, road-safety coordination, and authority approvals to support safe and efficient project execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review Temporary Traffic Management Plans and Traffic Diversion Plans.
• Coordinate traffic diversions, road closures, lane closures, detours, and construction access arrangements.
• Ensure traffic-management activities comply with RTA requirements, approved drawings, project specifications, and road-safety standards.
• Conduct site inspections to confirm the proper installation of traffic signs, barriers, cones, lighting, and safety devices.
• Coordinate with RTA, consultants, construction teams, subcontractors, utility agencies, and other stakeholders.
• Review traffic-impact studies, traffic-flow data, junction layouts, road markings, and signage plans.
• Monitor traffic conditions within construction zones and recommend improvements to reduce congestion and safety risks.
• Coordinate traffic signals, ITS requirements, pedestrian diversions, and emergency access arrangements.
• Prepare method statements, risk assessments, traffic drawings, permit applications, and authority submissions.
• Obtain and track approvals for traffic diversions, lane closures, and road-work permits.
• Investigate traffic-related incidents and implement corrective and preventive measures.
• Maintain traffic-management records and prepare regular progress and compliance reports.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Relevant experience in traffic engineering and traffic management for roads, highways, or infrastructure projects.
• UAE/GCC experience, preferably on RTA roads or infrastructure projects in Dubai.
• Strong knowledge of temporary traffic diversions, road-safety requirements, signage, road markings, and traffic-control devices.
• Ability to review traffic layouts, traffic-management drawings, and construction-stage diversion plans.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD or MicroStation; knowledge of traffic-analysis software will be an advantage.
• Strong coordination, communication, reporting, and problem-solving skills.
• Valid RTA or Dubai traffic-management certification, where required, will be an advantage.

Key Skills

• Traffic Engineering and Management
• Temporary Traffic Management Plans
• Traffic Diversion Planning
• RTA Coordination and Approvals
• Road Closures and Lane-Closure Management
• Traffic Signs and Road Markings
• Traffic Impact Assessment
• Construction-Zone Road Safety
• Traffic Signals and ITS Coordination
• Pedestrian and Emergency Access Planning
• Site Inspection and Compliance Monitoring
• Authority Submissions and Reporting

Preferred Experience

Candidates with proven experience in RTA highways, interchanges, junction improvements, traffic diversions, utility works, road closures, traffic signals, ITS, and major road infrastructure projects in Dubai/UAE will be preferred.