Traffic Engineer

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Traffic Engineer to join our Traffic Management Team. In this varied role, you will design and deliver traffic management, road safety and transport planning schemes that help improve safety and support our communities. WHAT IS INVOLVED? You will be responsible for designing, commissioning and delivering schemes associated with traffic management, road safety engineering and transport planning initiatives, in accordance with relevant standards and legislation. You will:

• Design, implement and co-ordinate traffic management and road safety schemes.
• Respond to traffic and highway matters raised by the public, Elected Members and partner organisations.
• Oversee Traffic Regulation Orders and associated legislation, working closely with legal colleagues.
• Supervise junior team members and check technical drawings and reports.
• Provide advice and guidance on traffic management measures and highway matters.
• Support senior staff with budget management, project delivery and service development.
• Represent the service at meetings, working groups and panels.
• Support the development and wellbeing of colleagues within the team.
  
  HNC in Civil Engineering or equivalent in a relevant subject
• Experience at an appropriate level in traffic management, and/or accident investigation.
• Experience in dealing with members of the public and Elected members
  
  We offer a competitive rewards package that includes attractive salaries, a generous annual leave entitlement of 27 days (rising to 32 after five years' continuous local government service), membership of the excellent contributory career average Local Government Pension Scheme, and a range of flexible working arrangements including hybrid working (home and office) where applicable. Explore the full range of rewards and benefits on our website.