Traffic Inspector (Road Safety)

Job Description

WSP is seeking a proficient Traffic Inspector to join our team and ensure the efficient flow of traffic and the safety of road users on construction projects in Riyadh. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in conducting traffic inspections, implementing traffic management plans, and ensuring compliance with regulations and standards.

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 to traffic.
• 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 abreast of industry developments, emerging technologies, and best practices in traffic management and transportation planning, incorporating relevant advancements into project strategies and methodologies.
• Uphold WSP's commitment to safety, sustainability, and quality excellence in all aspects of project execution.
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or a related field; professional certifications or licenses in traffic management are advantageous.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in traffic management, transportation planning, or related fields, with a focus on road, bridges, highway, and tunnel projects.
• Proven track record of working with top international construction consultants and ensuring compliance with traffic regulations and standards.
• Strong understanding of traffic engineering principles, traffic control devices, and traffic management techniques.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with diverse stakeholders and foster collaborative relationships.
• Proficiency in relevant software tools and platforms for traffic analysis, simulation, and modeling.
  
  
  

As well as rewarding you with competitive pay, WSP offers standard benefits including first class medical cover, paid professional subscriptions.

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