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Subject Matter Expert – Traffic/Detour

Systra

The Role

Overview

Lead traffic management and detour planning, ensuring safe, compliant, efficient schemes.

Key Responsibilities

  • feasibility review
  • permit coordination
  • traffic inspection
  • progress tracking
  • risk management
  • design approval

Tasks

-Lead constructability and feasibility reviews for all proposed traffic and detour schemes to ensure minimal impact on the public and project delivery. -Collaborate closely with project management, contractors, government officials, and local agencies to obtain necessary permits and coordinate road closures, detours, and traffic reconfigurations. -Participate in the inspection and handover of temporary traffic arrangements, and support resolution of issues during the Defects Liability Period (DLP). -Track milestones and performance indicators for traffic and detour works, supporting project schedule and progress reporting. -Prepare and submit regular technical reports, updates, and recommendations to the client and project stakeholders. -Identify risks related to traffic management, propose mitigation strategies, and keep project teams informed of potential impacts. -Approve contractors’ traffic diversion designs, method statements, and phasing plans in line with relevant codes and regulations. -Oversee and audit implementation of traffic management measures onsite, ensuring safety compliance and coordination with all stakeholders. -Review and provide technical expertise on traffic management plans, detour and diversion schemes, and temporary traffic control strategies.

Requirements

  • traffic simulation
  • chartered
  • bachelor’s
  • 15 years
  • communication
  • middle east

What You Bring

-Strong knowledge of local and international standards related to temporary traffic management and detour design -Proficiency in relevant traffic simulation and planning tools is preferred. -Proven experience in reviewing and approving traffic management plans and strategies for large construction sites. -Must be a member of a Chartered Institution -Excellent communication and reporting skills. -Middle East experience will be preferred -Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or related discipline. -Excellent communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills. -Minimum 15 years of experience in traffic management and detour planning in major infrastructure or road projects, with focus on PMCM environments.

The Company

About Systra

-Provides engineering and consulting services in transport and infrastructure. -Expands expertise across rail, metro, tram, and bus systems with full-service capabilities from design to implementation. -Solves complex transport challenges with innovative solutions, combining technical proficiency with sustainable practices. -Expands reach into energy, water resources, and utilities sectors.

Sector Specialisms

High-Speed Rail

Metro

Mass Rapid Transit

Tram-Train

Light-Rail Transit

Automated Guideway Transit

Bus Rapid Transit

Rail Infrastructure

Civil Engineering

Tunnels

Bridges

Viaducts

Signalling and Telecommunications

Railway Electrification and Power Engineering

Systems Engineering

Systems Integration

Technical Assurance

Project Management

Construction Management

Strategic Feasibility Studies

Testing and Commissioning

Transport Planning

Master-Plan Development