Traffic Safety Engineer – Work Zone Traffic Management

About the role

AECOM is looking for a Traffic Safety Site Engineer in Dubai to plan, implement, monitor and maintain traffic management and traffic safety measures for a major rail project during its construction and operation preparation phases. The role ensures the safe movement of construction personnel, the public, project vehicles and road users in and around work zones, while complying with local regulations, project requirements, international standards and best safety practices. It involves close cooperation with construction teams, railway contractors, local authorities, traffic police and safety departments.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, review and implement Construction Traffic Management Plans (CTMPs)
• Review and approve traffic diversion schemes, detour plans and temporary traffic control layouts produced by the Contractor
• Assist in coordinating road closures, lane reductions and traffic switchovers with relevant authorities
• Ensure traffic measures support safe construction while minimising public inconvenience
• Review traffic impact assessments for construction affecting existing road networks
• Carry out traffic-related risk assessments and Job Hazard Analyses (JHA), identify hazards near live traffic and rail corridors and implement mitigation measures
• Ensure compliance with local traffic regulations, railway safety requirements, project HSE standards and international traffic safety practices
• Support incident investigations and corrective actions where required

Required profile

• Minimum 10 years of experience in traffic engineering, road safety or construction traffic management
• Dubai work experience preferred; previous GCC or international rail project experience preferred
• Experience on major infrastructure projects such as rail metro, highways, airports and large transportation developments
• Experience in active traffic environments and complex urban settings
• Proven experience managing health, safety and environmental aspects of large construction projects, preferably in the rail sector
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation/Traffic Engineering or a related discipline (Master's a plus); professional engineering registration often preferred

Required skills

• In-depth knowledge of traffic safety regulations and industry best practices
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including risk assessment
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Attention to detail and accurate record keeping

The role generally requires multi-disciplinary knowledge of rail and traffic engineering and acts independently on technical matters with minimal supervision. AECOM offers benefits depending on employment status, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage, paid time off, flexible work options, a retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan.