Traffic & Detour Subject Matter Expert

Systra; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Traffic & Detour SME in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This role is crucial in planning and implementing traffic management for large-scale infrastructure projects, ensuring safety and efficiency throughout all phases. Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Transportation Engineering, at least 15 years of relevant experience, and excellent communication skills. The position involves close collaboration with various stakeholders and the approval of traffic diversion designs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience in traffic management and detour planning.
• Strong knowledge of temporary traffic management standards.
• Excellent communication and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Review and provide expertise on traffic management plans.
• Lead feasibility reviews for traffic and detour schemes.
• Oversee onsite implementation of traffic management measures.

Skills

Traffic management

Detour planning

Stakeholder management

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Transportation Engineering

Tools

Traffic simulation tools

Job description

SYSTRA is one of the world's leading engineering and consultancy groups specializing in public transport and sustainable mobility. With over 10,300 employees, SYSTRA's mission is to design safe and sustainable transport solutions to bring people together, develop social inclusion and facilitate access to employment, education and leisure throughout the world.

For 65 years, the Group has been working alongside cities and regions to contribute to their development by creating, improving and modernising their infrastructure and transport systems, throughout the life cycle of their projects. SYSTRA is involved from the earliest stages of design through to the testing, deployment and maintenance phases. The company provides all its services in over 80 countries worldwide and generates 74% of its turnover internationally. With its new services, SYSTRA supports its clients and partners in their digital, ecological and energy transition, in order to invent the mobility of tomorrow.

Context

The Traffic & Detour SME within the PMCM team oversees the planning, review, and implementation of traffic management and detour schemes for large-scale infrastructure projects. The role is responsible for ensuring all traffic diversions, detours, and temporary traffic control measures are safe, efficient, and comply with project requirements and regulatory standards throughout pre‑construction, construction, and commissioning phases.

Missions / Main Duties

• Review and provide technical expertise on traffic management plans, detour and diversion schemes, and temporary traffic control strategies.
• Lead constructability and feasibility reviews for all proposed traffic and detour schemes to ensure minimal impact on the public and project delivery.
• Approve contractors’ traffic diversion designs, method statements, and phasing plans in line with relevant codes and regulations.
• Oversee and audit implementation of traffic management measures onsite, ensuring safety compliance and coordination with all stakeholders.
• Collaborate closely with project management, contractors, government officials, and local agencies to obtain necessary permits and coordinate road closures, detours, and traffic reconfigurations.
• Identify risks related to traffic management, propose mitigation strategies, and keep project teams informed of potential impacts.
• Track milestones and performance indicators for traffic and detour works, supporting project schedule and progress reporting.
• Participate in the inspection and handover of temporary traffic arrangements, and support resolution of issues during the Defects Liability Period (DLP).
• Prepare and submit regular technical reports, updates, and recommendations to the client and project stakeholders.

Profile / Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or related discipline and Chartership is a must.
• Due to specific project requirements, we are seeking candidates who have obtained their degree from a university in a Western country. (This preference is based solely on meeting the project's stipulated qualifications.)
• Minimum 15 years of experience in traffic management and detour planning in major infrastructure or road projects, with focus on PMCM environments.
• Strong knowledge of local and international standards related to temporary traffic management and detour design.
• Proven experience in reviewing and approving traffic management plans and strategies for large construction sites.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in relevant traffic simulation and planning tools is preferred.
• Excellent communication and reporting skills.
• Middle East experience will be preferred.
• Must be a member of a Chartered Institution.

Systra is an equal opportunities company; this position is open to all applicants.

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