Senior Traffic SME

WSP in the Middle East; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in the Middle East invites a Senior Traffic Subject Matter Expert to lead traffic engineering for a major Riyadh project. You will supervise all traffic management design, coordinate with authorities, and ensure safe, minimal-disruption operations during construction and handover.

The role requires 15+ years in traffic engineering (5+ in SME), mastery of AutoCAD, Synchro, SIDRA, and VISSIM, and fluent English. You will mentor staff and present technical briefings to project stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Traffic Engineering, or related field.
• 15+ years in traffic engineering, with at least 5 years in a senior/SME role.
• Experience on large-scale infrastructure or transport projects in KSA or GCC.
• Strong knowledge of MOT, Riyadh Municipality, and Royal Commission standards.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Synchro, SIDRA, VISSIM, or similar tools.
• Excellent written and verbal English; Arabic a plus.
• Experience coordinating with public sector authorities and multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead review and supervision of traffic management plans and detour strategies.
• Ensure designs comply with local standards and international best practices.
• Coordinate with municipal authorities, contractors, and traffic enforcement.
• Monitor on-site implementation of traffic control measures for safety.
• Identify and mitigate traffic-related risks across project zones.
• Provide guidance on traffic flow optimization and congestion reduction.
• Develop incident response plans and maintain emergency access routes.
• Mentor junior staff and build project capacity.
• Prepare technical reports and briefings for stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil 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.