Traffic Safety Site Engineer - Rail Infrastructure
AECOM Corporation
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Job summary
AECOM is seeking an experienced Traffic Safety Site Engineer to oversee traffic management and road safety measures for a major rail infrastructure project in Dubai. The role focuses on planning, implementing, monitoring and maintaining traffic safety arrangements to ensure the safe movement of personnel, project vehicles, road users, and the public around active construction zones.
The ideal candidate has a minimum of 10 years in traffic engineering or road safety, with experience on large
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Traffic Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Master's degree in a relevant engineering discipline is an advantage, particularly for senior-level candidates.
- Professional engineering registration or chartered status, such as PE/CEng, or equivalent recognized by UAE authorities, is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Develop, review, and implement Construction Traffic Management Plans (CTMPs) for rail infrastructure construction activities.
- Review and approve contractor-prepared traffic diversion schemes, detour arrangements, and temporary traffic control layouts.
- Coordinate traffic management measures required during construction and operational preparation phases.
- Assist with arranging road closures, lane reductions, and traffic switchovers with relevant authorities.
- Ensure temporary traffic arrangements support safe construction operations while minimizing inconvenience to road users.
- Review traffic impact assessments for construction activities affecting existing road networks.
- Monitor the implementation of approved traffic management arrangements within construction zones.
Skills
Education
Job description
Traffic Safety Site Engineer - Rail Infrastructure Job Snapshot - Role: Traffic Safety Site Engineer - Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Industry: Civil Engineering - Function: Quality Assurance-Safety - Experience: Minimum 10 years of relevant experience - Job Type: Full Time - Work Arrangement: On-site
Country: United Arab Emirates - City: Dubai - Industry: Civil Engineering - Function: Quality Assurance-Safety - Salary: Not disclosed - Gender: No Preference - Candidate Nationality: Not specified - Job Type: Full Time - Work Arrangement: On-site
AECOM is seeking an experienced Traffic Safety Site Engineer to oversee traffic management and road safety measures associated with a major rail infrastructure project in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The position involves planning, implementing, monitoring, and maintaining traffic safety arrangements during construction and operational preparation activities. The successful candidate will help ensure the safe movement of construction personnel, project vehicles, road users, and the public around active construction zones while minimizing disruption to surrounding transportation networks.
- Construction Traffic Management
- Develop, review, and implement Construction Traffic Management Plans (CTMPs) for rail infrastructure construction activities.
- Review and approve contractor-prepared traffic diversion schemes, detour arrangements, and temporary traffic control layouts.
- Coordinate traffic management measures required during construction and operational preparation phases.
- Assist with arranging road closures, lane reductions, and traffic switchovers in coordination with relevant authorities.
- Ensure temporary traffic arrangements support safe construction operations while minimizing inconvenience to road users and surrounding communities.
- Review traffic impact assessments for construction activities affecting existing road networks.
- Monitor the implementation of approved traffic management arrangements within and around construction work zones.
- Traffic Safety and Risk Assessment
- Conduct traffic-related risk assessments and Job Hazard Analyses (JHA) for construction activities.
- Identify hazards associated with construction operations near live traffic, public roads, and railway corridors.
- Develop and implement appropriate mitigation measures to reduce risks to construction personnel, road users, project vehicles, and the public.
- Assess traffic safety implications of construction activities and proposed changes to temporary traffic arrangements.
- Monitor traffic safety conditions throughout the construction lifecycle.
- Support incident investigations and the implementation of corrective actions when required.
- Regulatory and Project Compliance
- Ensure traffic management activities comply with applicable local traffic regulations and authority requirements.
- Monitor compliance with railway safety requirements, project Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) standards, and recognized international traffic safety practices.
- Review traffic control arrangements to verify alignment with approved project requirements.
- Coordinate with relevant authorities and project stakeholders regarding traffic safety compliance.
- Identify safety concerns or deviations from approved traffic management arrangements and support appropriate corrective measures.
- Maintain awareness of applicable safety requirements affecting construction activities in active transportation environments.
- Technical Engineering and Coordination
- Interpret, organize, execute, and coordinate technical assignments involving traffic safety and rail infrastructure interfaces.
- Apply multidisciplinary knowledge of traffic engineering, road safety, and railway construction.
- Exercise independent technical judgment when evaluating traffic management proposals and site safety conditions.
- Work with minimal supervision while maintaining coordination with the wider project management team.
- Collaborate with construction teams, construction managers, railway systems contractors, and safety personnel to address traffic-related technical issues.
- Coordinate with traffic police, local authorities, and other stakeholders on construction traffic management matters.
- Provide technical input on traffic diversion arrangements, road closures, and construction activities affecting existing transportation networks.
- Site Monitoring and Safety Performance
- Monitor traffic safety arrangements in active construction areas and surrounding road networks.
- Evaluate risks associated with construction traffic movements and interactions with public road users.
- Support the implementation of safety measures intended to protect workers and the public.
- Identify potential traffic disruptions and coordinate appropriate management measures.
- Promote compliance with approved traffic safety procedures among contractors and project teams.
- Contribute to a positive safety culture through communication, coordination, and proactive risk identification.
- Reporting and Documentation
- Maintain accurate records of traffic management activities, risk assessments, and relevant safety observations.
- Document traffic safety concerns, technical findings, and corrective actions.
- Prepare reports and supporting information relating to traffic management compliance and construction safety.
- Communicate significant traffic-related risks and technical issues to project management and relevant stakeholders.
- Support incident reporting and investigations where required.
- Maintain clear documentation to support coordination with contractors, authorities, and project safety teams.
- Bachelor 's degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Traffic Engineering, or a related discipline.
- A Master 's degree in a relevant engineering discipline is an advantage, particularly for senior-level candidates.
- Professional engineering registration or chartered status, such as Professional Engineer (PE), Chartered Engineer (CEng), or an equivalent qualification recognized by relevant UAE authorities, is preferred.
- Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in traffic engineering, road safety, or construction traffic management.
- Experience working on major infrastructure projects, including rail, metro, highways, airports, or large transportation developments.
- Practical experience managing traffic safety arrangements in active traffic environments and complex urban settings.
- Proven experience managing health, safety, and environmental aspects of large construction projects, preferably within the rail sector.
- Experience coordinating construction traffic management activities with contractors, authorities, and project stakeholders.
- Previous Dubai project experience is preferred.
- Previous experience on GCC or international rail projects is preferred.
- In-depth understanding of traffic safety regulations and recognized industry best practices.
- Knowledge of Construction Traffic Management Plans and temporary traffic control arrangements.
- Ability to review traffic diversion schemes, detour plans, road closures, and lane management proposals.
- Understanding of traffic impact assessments for infrastructure construction activities.
- Knowledge of traffic safety requirements associated with rail and metro construction projects.
- Ability to conduct risk assessments and Job Hazard Analyses.
- Understanding of construction HSE requirements and traffic-related hazard mitigation.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills when evaluating traffic safety risks.
- Ability to interpret technical information and coordinate multidisciplinary engineering assignments.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills for working with contractors, authorities, and project teams.
- Ability to collaborate with diverse teams and influence stakeholders at different organizational levels.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records and technical reports.
- Ability to work independently and manage assigned technical responsibilities with minimal supervision.
- Major rail and metro infrastructure projects.
- Highway and road construction developments.
- Airport infrastructure projects.
- Large transportation and urban infrastructure developments.
- Construction projects involving active road networks and complex traffic environments.
- GCC or international railway construction projects.
AECOM is committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and takes fraudulent hiring activities seriously. All newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding session at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.
Working at AECOM AECOM offers professionals the opportunity to contribute to major infrastructure and transportation developments while collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering, construction management, and safety teams.
Employees have access to technical expertise, professional development resources, and training programs designed to strengthen their capabilities and support career progression.
Depending on employment status and eligibility, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, paid time off, leave arrangements, voluntary benefits, well-being resources, employee assistance programs, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plans, and employee stock purchase opportunities.
AECOM promotes a collaborative workplace built on respect, inclusion, and professional development.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the company supports fair employment practices and handles candidate information confidentially in accordance with applicable equal employment opportunity guidelines.
About AECOM AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm delivering professional services across transportation, water, environment, energy, and buildings. The company partners with public- and private-sector clients to address complex infrastructure challenges and develop innovative, sustainable, and resilient solutions.
Its multidisciplinary teams provide services throughout the project lifecycle, including advisory, planning, design, engineering, program management, and construction management.
AECOM brings together more than 50,000 professionals worldwide, including planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital specialists, and construction management professionals.
A Fortune 500 company, AECOM reported revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025.
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