Senior Traffic & Detour Engineer - Bridges

AtkinsRéalis; Riyadh Region; Hybrid; SAR 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Life insurance

Medical insurance

Annual leave balance

Company gratuity scheme

Discretionary bonus

Annual flight contribution

Transportation & housing allowances

Employee wellbeing program

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in Saudi Arabia seeks a Senior Traffic & Detour Engineer to plan, develop, implement, and monitor traffic management and detour strategies for bridge and infrastructure construction projects.

You will coordinate with clients, authorities, and construction teams to minimize disruption, ensure safety, and comply with Saudi standards, MOT guidelines, and project schedules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field required.
• Master's degree in Transportation Engineering is desirable.
• Professional Engineering registration or membership preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Temporary Traffic Management Plans for bridge and infrastructure construction.
• Review traffic impacts and coordinate detour schemes to support phased works.
• Ensure plans comply with Saudi standards, MOT guidelines and client requirements.
• Coordinate with construction teams to align traffic plans with schedules.
• Monitor traffic performance, safety, and road user protection during construction.
• Support Traffic Studies, RSA, and reporting activities.

Skills

Traffic planning

Urban mobility

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Report writing

Construction interfaces

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Transportation/Highway Engineering

Master's degree in Transportation Engineering (desirable)

Professional Engineering registration (preferred)

Job description

Overview

The Senior Traffic & Detour Engineer will be responsible for planning, developing, implementing, and monitoring traffic management and detour strategies for the Projects. The role focuses on ensuring the safe and efficient movement of vehicles, pedestrians, emergency services, and public transport throughout all phases of bridge and infrastructure construction.

Your role

Traffic Management Planning

• Develop and implement Temporary Traffic Management Plans (TTMPs) for bridge and infrastructure construction activities.
• Prepare traffic diversion and detour schemes to support phased construction works.
• Review construction staging and identify traffic impacts associated with bridge erection, road closures, utility relocations, and infrastructure works.
• Ensure traffic management plans comply with clients, MOT, and applicable Saudi standards and guidelines.
• Coordinate traffic management requirements during project planning and construction phases.
• Bridge & Infrastructure Traffic Coordination
• Develop traffic phasing plans that maintain network functionality during bridge construction activities.
• Coordinate lane closures, temporary alignments, and traffic diversions required for construction operations.
• Review traffic impacts associated with bridge launching, girder erection, heavy lifting activities, and major structural works.

Traffic Studies & Analysis

• Conduct traffic assessments and analyze construction-related impacts on road users.
• Review traffic volumes, intersection performance, queue lengths, and operational constraints.
• Evaluate alternative traffic diversion routes and recommend optimal solutions.
• Assess pedestrian and cyclist movement requirements within construction zones.
• Support traffic simulation and modelling exercises where required.

Traffic Safety & Road User Protection

• Ensure all traffic management measures are designed and implemented with safety as the primary objective.
• Monitor compliance with approved traffic control layouts and road safety requirements.
• Inspect temporary signage, barricades, road markings, lighting systems, and directional guidance measures.
• Support Road Safety Audits (RSA) and traffic safety inspections.

Construction Interface Management

• Coordinate with construction and engineering teams to align traffic diversion plans with project schedules.
• Review contractor traffic management proposals and provide technical recommendations.
• Ensure traffic requirements are incorporated into construction methodologies and work packages.
• Support planning and sequencing of road closures and restricted access activities.
• Minimize traffic disruption while maintaining project productivity.

Stakeholder & Authority Coordination

• Facilitate approvals for traffic diversions, detours, and road closure requests.
• Participate in stakeholder meetings and traffic coordination workshops.
• Ensure all authority requirements are incorporated into project traffic plans.

Monitoring & Reporting

• Conduct regular inspections of temporary traffic management installations.
• Monitor traffic performance and public feedback during implementation of diversion plans.
• Maintain traffic management records, approvals, inspection reports, and compliance documentation.

Health, Safety & Environmental Compliance

• Ensure traffic management activities comply with project HSE requirements.
• Promote a culture of road safety within construction zones.
• Support emergency response and incident management planning.
• Ensure environmental impacts associated with traffic diversions are properly managed.

Qualifications

About you

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Highway Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Master's Degree in Transportation Engineering is desirable.
• Professional Engineering registration or membership of a recognized engineering institution is preferred.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 12-15 years of experience in traffic engineering and transportation infrastructure projects.
• Minimum 8 years of experience supporting major bridge, highway, or urban infrastructure projects.
• Previous Saudi Arabia or GCC experience is highly desirable.
• Experience working on large-scale government infrastructure and transportation projects is preferred.

Key Skills

• Strong traffic planning and analytical skills.
• Excellent understanding of urban mobility and roadway operations.
• Effective stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple construction interfaces simultaneously.

Behavioral Competencies

• Safety-focused and proactive approach.
• Strong leadership and coordination abilities.
• Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced construction environment.
• High attention to detail and commitment to operational excellence.
• Results-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Collaborative team player with excellent interpersonal skills.

Rewards & benefits

This Includes

• Tax-free salary.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Medical insurance.
• Annual leave balance.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Annual flight contribution.
• Transportation & housing allowances.
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.

Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.

About AtkinsRéalis

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