Traffic and Traffic Diversion Expert / Traffic and Detour SME

Atkins Realis Group

Traffic Management and Diversion Planning

• Lead the development and review of Traffic Management Plans (TMPs), Traffic Diversion Plans (TDPs), and Temporary Traffic Control Plans (TTCPs) for major infrastructure and road projects.
• Design safe and efficient traffic diversion schemes to accommodate construction activities while maintaining optimal traffic flow and minimizing disruption.
• Develop phasing strategies and staging plans to support construction sequencing and project delivery.
• Ensure traffic diversion plans consider safety, accessibility, emergency access, and operational continuity.

Technical Analysis and Traffic Engineering

• Conduct traffic impact assessments, capacity analysis, and traffic modeling to evaluate diversion effectiveness.
• Analyze traffic volumes, travel patterns, intersection performance, and road network capacity to support diversion planning.
• Review contractor proposals and provide technical recommendations for traffic management and diversion improvements.
• Ensure traffic control devices, signage, markings, and temporary infrastructure are properly designed and implemented.

Project Delivery and Implementation Oversight

• Provide technical oversight during implementation of traffic diversions, ensuring compliance with approved plans and safety standards.
• Conduct site inspections and audits to verify effectiveness and safety of traffic diversion measures.
• Identify risks, operational constraints, and potential conflicts, and develop mitigation strategies.
• Support construction teams to ensure traffic diversions align with project schedules and phasing.

Stakeholder Coordination and Approvals

• Liaise with clients, local authorities, traffic police, contractors, and stakeholders to obtain approvals for traffic diversion schemes.
• Participate in coordination meetings to ensure alignment of traffic management strategies with project requirements.
• Provide technical guidance and support to multidisciplinary teams.

Compliance, Safety, and Quality Assurance

• Ensure traffic management and diversion plans comply with national regulations, international standards, and traffic safety requirements.
• Ensure proper implementation of safety measures for road users, pedestrians, and construction personnel.
• Conduct technical reviews and ensure quality assurance throughout project execution.

Documentation and Reporting

• Prepare and review traffic management reports, diversion drawings, technical specifications, and method statements.
• Maintain proper documentation of approved diversion plans, changes, and implementation records.
• Provide technical reports, progress updates, and recommendations to project leadership.