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Traffic and Traffic Diversion Expert / Traffic and Detour SME

Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Overview

The Traffic and Traffic Diversion Expert will serve as a senior technical specialist responsible for the planning, design, assessment, and implementation of traffic management and diversion strategies for major road and infrastructure projects. The role focuses on ensuring the safe, efficient, and continuous movement of traffic during construction and operational phases while minimizing disruption to road users and surrounding communities.

The expert will provide technical leadership in developing traffic management plans, diversion schemes, temporary traffic arrangements, and mobility strategies in compliance with applicable standards and project requirements.

Your role

Traffic Management and Diversion Planning

  • Lead the development and review of Traffic Management Plans (TMPs), Traffic Diversion Plans (TDPs), and Temporary Traffic Control Plans (TTCPs) for major infrastructure and road projects.
  • Design safe and efficient traffic diversion schemes to accommodate construction activities while maintaining optimal traffic flow and minimizing disruption.
  • Develop phasing strategies and staging plans to support construction sequencing and project delivery.
  • Ensure traffic diversion plans consider safety, accessibility, emergency access, and operational continuity.

Technical Analysis and Traffic Engineering

  • Conduct traffic impact assessments, capacity analysis, and traffic modeling to evaluate diversion effectiveness.
  • Analyze traffic volumes, travel patterns, intersection performance, and road network capacity to support diversion planning.
  • Review contractor proposals and provide technical recommendations for traffic management and diversion improvements.
  • Ensure traffic control devices, signage, markings, and temporary infrastructure are properly designed and implemented.

Project Delivery and Implementation Oversight

  • Provide technical oversight during implementation of traffic diversions, ensuring compliance with approved plans and safety standards.
  • Conduct site inspections and audits to verify effectiveness and safety of traffic diversion measures.
  • Identify risks, operational constraints, and potential conflicts, and develop mitigation strategies.
  • Support construction teams to ensure traffic diversions align with project schedules and phasing.

Stakeholder Coordination and Approvals

  • Liaise with clients, local authorities, traffic police, contractors, and stakeholders to obtain approvals for traffic diversion schemes.
  • Participate in coordination meetings to ensure alignment of traffic management strategies with project requirements.
  • Provide technical guidance and support to multidisciplinary teams.

Compliance, Safety, and Quality Assurance

  • Ensure traffic management and diversion plans comply with national regulations, international standards, and traffic safety requirements.
  • Ensure proper implementation of safety measures for road users, pedestrians, and construction personnel.
  • Conduct technical reviews and ensure quality assurance throughout project execution.

Documentation and Reporting

  • Prepare and review traffic management reports, diversion drawings, technical specifications, and method statements.
  • Maintain proper documentation of approved diversion plans, changes, and implementation records.
  • Provide technical reports, progress updates, and recommendations to project leadership.
Transportation Architecture & Planning

Location

Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Job Type

Full time

Ref

R-146183

Salary range

-

About you

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or related discipline.
  • Master's degree in Transportation Engineering or Traffic Engineering is preferred.
  • Professional membership with a recognized engineering institution is preferred.

Experience

  • Minimum 15 years of professional experience in traffic engineering, traffic management, and detour planning.
  • Proven experience in major road, infrastructure, or urban development projects.
  • Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing traffic management and detour plans for complex construction projects.
  • Experience coordinating with contractors, consultants, and government authorities.

Technical Competencies

  • Strong expertise in traffic engineering, traffic management, and detour design.
  • Experience in traffic impact assessments, traffic analysis, and traffic modelling.
  • Proficiency in traffic analysis software such as SYNCHRO, SIDRA, VISSIM, or equivalent.
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD and engineering design tools.
  • Strong knowledge of traffic control devices, road safety standards, and temporary traffic management.

Professional Skills

  • Strong technical leadership and engineering judgment.
  • Excellent coordination and stakeholder management skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Ability to manage complex traffic challenges in large infrastructure environments.
  • Strong communication and technical reporting skills.
Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career.

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.

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About AtkinsRéalis

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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