Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Senior Traffic Engineer to join our Construction Supervision team in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing traffic engineering and traffic management activities across major transportation infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with project specifications, local regulations, safety standards, and consultant requirements. The role requires extensive site supervision experience on complex transportation infrastructure developments.
Responsibilities
- Supervise and monitor traffic engineering and traffic management activities during construction phases.
- Review and evaluate Traffic Management Plans (TMPs), traffic diversions, temporary road layouts, and work zone traffic control measures.
- Coordinate with contractors, clients, local authorities, and project stakeholders to ensure smooth traffic operations throughout project execution.
- Conduct site inspections to verify compliance with approved designs, traffic safety requirements, and construction methodologies.
- Review contractor submittals, method statements, shop drawings, and traffic impact assessments.
- Monitor and report traffic-related risks, incidents, and mitigation measures.
- Ensure adherence to project schedules, quality standards, and health and safety requirements.
- Support the Resident Engineer and Project Management team in resolving traffic engineering and operational challenges.
- Prepare technical reports, inspection records, and progress updates.
- Liaise with municipal and transportation authorities regarding permits, approvals, and traffic management requirements.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Minimum 12-15 years of professional experience in traffic engineering and transportation infrastructure projects.
- Proven experience in construction supervision and consultancy environments.
- Strong site supervision experience on major transport infrastructure projects including:
- Roads
- Highways
- Bridges
- Tunnels
- Utilities and infrastructure corridors
- Demonstrated experience reviewing traffic management plans, temporary traffic control schemes, and traffic diversion arrangements.
- Familiarity with Saudi Arabian standards and international traffic engineering practices is preferred.
- Strong communication, stakeholder management, and report writing skills.
- Membership of a recognized professional engineering institution is advantageous.
- Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary project teams within fast-paced construction environments.
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