Traffic Inspector

About the Role

WSP Middle East is seeking a Traffic Inspector to join their team in Riyadh. This full-time role focuses on ensuring efficient traffic flow and road user safety on construction projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting traffic inspections, implementing traffic management plans, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct regular inspections of traffic management measures, signage, markings, and signals on road construction projects to ensure compliance with approved plans, specifications, and regulatory requirements.
• Review traffic management plans, temporary traffic diversions, and work zone layouts to identify potential risks, hazards, and congestion points, and recommend appropriate mitigation measures.
• Monitor traffic flow and patterns near construction sites, assessing the impact of construction activities on road users, pedestrians, and neighboring communities.
• Collaborate with project stakeholders, including contractors, engineers, local authorities, and law enforcement agencies, to coordinate traffic management strategies and minimize disruptions.
• Implement traffic control measures, such as lane closures, detours, and temporary traffic signals, in accordance with approved plans and safety protocols.
• Conduct traffic impact assessments and modeling to predict the effects of construction activities on traffic congestion, travel times, and safety, and propose strategies to mitigate adverse impacts.
• Investigate traffic incidents, accidents, and near misses, documenting findings, identifying contributing factors, and recommending preventive measures to enhance safety.
• Provide guidance and training to construction teams and traffic control personnel on traffic management procedures, safety protocols, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Stay informed of industry developments, emerging technologies, and best practices in traffic management and transportation planning, incorporating relevant advancements into project strategies.
• Uphold WSP's commitment to safety, sustainability, and quality excellence in all aspects of project execution.

Required Experience

• Candidates should possess 7 to 10 years of experience in a relevant traffic management or inspection role.

Compensation and Benefits

WSP offers competitive pay and standard benefits, including first-class medical cover and paid professional subscriptions. The company fosters an inclusive culture that values diverse backgrounds and experiences. WSP encourages applications from qualified candidates regardless of gender, race, disability, age, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity, and will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.