Description
Salary: £37,280 - £41,771
Hours per week: 37 hours
Interview date: To be confirmed following shortlisting
Traffic Engineering Team – Enhancing Lives, Building Communities
Are you looking to develop your Engineering career further?
Join our well-established and experienced Traffic Engineering Team. Contribute to technical decision-making that enables us to deliver effective and efficient traffic management solutions.
Wiltshire offers a unique environment for delivering infrastructure improvements. Our projects span a variety of settings, from rural villages and historic market towns to the county's only city, Salisbury. Each scheme provides a real opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of residents and visitors.
In these roles, you will collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders and professionals both within and outside the authority, including members of the public, local representative groups, elected members, contractors, and other partners.
Engineer Role (£37,280 - £39,152 per annum): As an Engineer, your work will make a tangible difference to the community. A key focus will be continuing our excellent progress in reducing casualties on Wiltshire's Road network by identifying high-risk sites, analysing trends, and delivering practical solutions.
Please download and read the role description and person specification carefully before you apply as well as Our Identity.
Senior Engineer Role (£39,862 - £41,771 per annum): As a Senior Engineer, you will lead the development and delivery of projects across Traffic Engineering, Public Realm, Casualty Reduction, Active Travel, and Traffic Signals. You will also provide professional advice to stakeholders and support the Council's Local Highway Footway Improvement Groups. Additionally, you will play a vital role in mentoring apprentices, helping to sustain and grow the future talent of the industry.
Please download and read the role description and person specification carefully before you apply as well as Our Identity.
We are looking for candidates with expertise in Highway and Traffic Engineering, including experience with design software such as AutoCAD, KeyLines, or KeySign. You should have a solid background in Traffic Regulation Orders and the delivery of Traffic Engineering or Integrated Transport schemes, from conception through to completion. Knowledge of NEC Contracts and contract management is highly desirable, as you will work closely with consultants and contractors.
If you are passionate about improving Wiltshire's highways and shaping the future of our transport network, apply now to join our team.
Why us?
Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. That's why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right. Explore more benefits here
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The council is committed to creating an environment of positive working relationships where everyone feels engaged, supported and able to thrive. Our Identity is a framework which sets out how we are all expected to lead, work and act to deliver our services. We will not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment of any kind. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect which is underpinned by our vision and Our Identity framework.
For more details, contact Gareth Rogers, Traffic Engineering Manager, via email here or call at
This role may be subject to certain successful security checks; please see the role description for more information.
We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services. Read our statement of commitment to equality and inclusion.
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Application process
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