Senior Traffic & Detour Engineer - Bridges

Atkins Realis Group; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Atkins Realis Group is seeking a Senior Traffic and Detour Engineer in Saudi Arabia to plan, develop and monitor traffic management and detour strategies across bridge and infrastructure construction projects.

The role requires 12–15 years of traffic engineering experience, with 8+ years supporting major bridge/highway projects, and familiarity with Saudi standards. The position emphasizes safety, coordination with construction teams, and public road user protection.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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 from bridge erection, road closures, utility relocations and infrastructure works.
• Coordinate traffic management requirements during project planning and construction phases.
• Develop traffic phasing plans that maintain network functionality during bridge construction activities.
• Coordinate lane closures, temporary alignments and traffic diversions for construction operations.
• Review traffic impacts related to bridge launching, girder erection, heavy lifting and major structural works.
• Conduct traffic assessments and analyze construction-related impacts on road users.
• Review traffic volumes, intersection performance, queue lengths, and operational constraints.
• Evaluate alternate traffic diversion routes and recommend optimal solutions.
• Assess pedestrian and cyclist movement within construction zones; support traffic simulation and modelling as needed.
• Ensure all traffic management measures prioritize safety; monitor compliance with layouts and road safety requirements.
• Inspect temporary signage, barricades, road markings and lighting; support Road Safety Audits and inspections.
• Coordinate with construction teams to align traffic diversion plans with schedules; review contractor proposals and provide recommendations.
• Facilitate approvals for diversions, detours and road closures; participate in stakeholder meetings and workshops.

Skills

Traffic planning

Analytical skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Report writing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Master's Degree in Transportation Engineering (desirable)

Professional Engineering registration (preferred)

Job description

Job Description Overview

The Senior Traffic amp 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 amp 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 amp 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 amp 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 amp 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 amp 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 amp 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

• 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.