Traffic and Traffic Diversion Expert / Traffic and Detour SME
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About the Role
AtkinsRéalis seeks a senior Traffic and Traffic Diversion Expert to lead the planning, design, and implementation of traffic management and diversion strategies for major road and infrastructure projects in Riyadh.
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Responsibilities
- 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
- Develop phasing strategies and staging plans to support construction sequencing and project delivery
- Conduct traffic impact assessments, capacity analysis, and traffic modeling to evaluate diversion effectiveness
- Provide technical oversight during implementation of traffic diversions, ensuring compliance with approved plans and safety standards
- Liaise with clients, local authorities, traffic police, contractors, and stakeholders to obtain approvals for traffic diversion schemes
- Ensure traffic management and diversion plans comply with national regulations, international standards, and traffic safety requirements
- Prepare and review traffic management reports, diversion drawings, technical specifications, and method statements
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or related discipline
- 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
- Strong expertise in traffic engineering, traffic management, and detour design
- 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
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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.
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.
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.
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