Senior Traffic Engineer📣 Job Ad

About the Opportunity

WSP Middle East is seeking a Senior Traffic Engineer to join its Construction Supervision team. This full-time position is based in Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia, and requires over 10 years of experience in traffic engineering and construction supervision within major transportation infrastructure projects.

Role Purpose and Context

The Senior Traffic Engineer will be responsible for overseeing all traffic engineering and traffic management activities during the construction phases of significant transportation infrastructure developments. This role ensures strict compliance with project specifications, local regulations, safety standards, and consultant requirements, demanding extensive site supervision experience on complex projects.

Key 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.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Over 10 years of proven experience in construction supervision and consultancy environments.
• Extensive site supervision experience on major transport infrastructure projects, including Roads, Highways, Bridges, Tunnels, Utilities, and infrastructure corridors.
• Demonstrated experience in reviewing traffic management plans, temporary traffic control schemes, and traffic diversion arrangements.
• Familiarity with Saudi Arabian standards and international traffic engineering practices is preferred.
• Membership of a recognized professional engineering institution is advantageous.

Essential Skills and Attributes

• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and report writing abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary project teams within fast-paced construction environments.

Project Environment

The role involves working within a dynamic construction supervision team on major transportation infrastructure projects across the Makkah region. The environment is fast-paced and requires close coordination with various stakeholders to ensure project success and adherence to stringent safety and quality standards.