Senior Traffic & Detour Engineer - Bridges

🗓️ Posted 2026-08-01 Saudi Arabia Hybrid Engineering

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Market rate

SAR 25,000–SAR 45,000/mo (SAR 300,000–SAR 540,000/yr)

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About the Company

Job DescriptionOverview The Senior Traffic & Detour Engineer will be responsible for planning, developing, implementing, and monitoring traffic management and detour strategies for the Projects. The role focuses on ensuring the safe and efficient movement of vehicles, pedestrians, emergency services, and public transport throughout all phases of bridge and infrastructure construction. Your role Traffic Management Planning - Develop and implement Temporary Traffic Management Plans (TTMPs) for bridge and infrastructure construction activities. - Prepare traffic diversion and detour schemes to support phased construction works. - Review construction staging and identify traffic impacts associated with bridge erection, road closures, utility relocations, and infrastructure works. - Ensure traffic management plans comply with clients, MOT, and applicable Saudi standards and guidelines. - Coordinate traffic management requirements during project planning and construction phases. - Bridge & Infrastructure Traffic Coordination - Develop traffic phasing plans that maintain network functionality during bridge construction activities. - Coordinate lane closures, temporary alignments, and traffic diversions required for construction operations. - Review traffic impacts associated with bridge launching, girder erection, heavy lifting activities, and major structural works. Traffic Studies & Analysis - Conduct traffic assessments and analyze construction-related imp

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Highway Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • Master's Degree in Transportation Engineering is desirable.
  • Professional Engineering registration or membership of a recognized engineering institution is preferred.
  • Minimum 12-15 years of experience in traffic engineering and transportation infrastructure projects.
  • Minimum 8 years of experience supporting major bridge, highway, or urban infrastructure projects.
  • Previous Saudi Arabia or GCC experience is highly desirable.
  • Key Skills
  • Strong traffic planning and analytical skills.
  • Excellent understanding of urban mobility and roadway operations.
  • Effective stakeholder management and communication skills.
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
  • Excellent report writing and presentation skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple construction interfaces simultaneously.
  • Behavioral Competencies
  • Safety-focused and proactive approach.
  • Strong leadership and coordination abilities.
  • Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced construction environment.
  • High attention to detail and commitment to operational excellence.
  • Results-oriented with strong organizational skills.
  • Collaborative team player with excellent interpersonal skills.