Senior Traffic SME

WSP; Saudi Arabia; On-site; OMR 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Senior Traffic Subject Matter Expert to join our Transport & Infrastructure team on a major project based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This leadership role oversees all traffic engineering and traffic management throughout construction and operation.

You will review plans, mentor staff, coordinate with authorities and contractors, and ensure designs comply with local and international standards while optimizing traffic flow and safeguarding public access.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Civil or Traffic Engineering; Master’s preferred.
• 15+ years in traffic engineering; 5+ years in senior/ SME role.
• Experience on large-scale infrastructure/transport projects in GCC or KSA.
• Strong knowledge of KSA regulatory frameworks (MOT, Riyadh Municipality, Royal Commission).
• Proficiency with traffic management software: AutoCAD, Synchro, SIDRA, VISSIM.
• Excellent written and verbal English; Arabic a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead review and supervision of traffic management plans and detour strategies.
• Ensure designs comply with local standards and international best practices.
• Coordinate with authorities, contractors, and supervision teams.
• Monitor on-site implementation of traffic control measures and safety.
• Identify and mitigate traffic-related risks; support project interface coordination.
• Provide guidance on traffic flow optimization and public access during construction.
• Develop incident response plans and maintain emergency access routes.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to capacity building.
• Prepare technical reports, dashboards, and briefings for stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Traffic engineering

Stakeholder coordination

Project management

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Traffic Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Synchro

SIDRA

VISSIM

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for a 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.