Highways Linear Engineer (Safety & Road Markings)

Overview

About The Role

Key Responsibilities

• Asset management of linear highway infrastructure; road markings (longitudinal, transverse, thermoplastic, cold plastic, raised pavement markers); road restraint systems (steel beam guardrail, cable barrier, concrete barrier); crash cushions, end terminals, transitions, and associated safety hardware.
• Ensure adherence to contract requirements, technical specifications, and performance standards, and achieve all contractual Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
• Develop and maintain asset registers within the Asset Management System, ensuring accurate inventory, condition, and performance data.
• Establish and develop condition assessment criteria and performance indicators for linear highway assets.
• Analyze inspection and condition data to assess asset health, identify deterioration trends, and prioritize interventions.
• Develop and implement maintenance strategies, including corrective maintenance and planned preventative maintenance, to optimize asset performance and whole-life cost.
• Propose rehabilitation and replacement programs based on risk, safety impact, asset criticality, and lifecycle cost analysis.
• Lead and direct inspection teams to carry out routine and detailed inspections of, markings, and vehicle restraint systems.
• Manage defect identification, response prioritization, and repair programs in line with contractual KPIs, SLAs, and safety requirements.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (pavement, structures, traffic operations, and safety) to ensure an integrated approach to road operations and maintenance.
• Manage maintenance and minor works projects, ensuring delivery within time, budget, quality, safety, and contractual constraints.
• Prepare technical reports, investment plans, lifecycle forecasts, compliance reports, and performance dashboards for stakeholders.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance to junior engineers and inspectors.
• Stay updated on industry standards, innovations, and best practices in highway asset management and road safety systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in highway operations and maintenance, with specific exposure to linear highway assets and road safety systems.
• Strong knowledge of maintenance principles and practices road markings and retro-reflectivity performance; vehicle restraint systems (VRS) and crash attenuation devices.
• Proven experience in infrastructure asset management, condition assessment methodologies, and lifecycle planning.
• Good understanding of highway safety engineering principles and roadside safety design.
• Experience working with Asset Management Systems and inspection databases.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret condition data and develop risk-based investment strategies.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple asset streams simultaneously.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, including report writing and stakeholder presentations.
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Willingness to travel within Qatar for site inspections and audits.