Job summary
Our client, is currently seeking a Principal Traffic Engineer to join their team.
Key skills required for this role
Traffic Schemes
Important
Traffic Design
Job description
Key Responsibilities:
1. Lead, manage, and motivate the team to achieve high performance
2. Ensure corporate and departmental practices are understood and implemented
3. Manage budgets and projects with effective cost management and prioritisation
4. Monitor and evaluate team performance, recommending improvements
5. Provide coaching and support for staff development
6. Recommend service improvements based on data and information
7. Communicate effectively with elected members and stakeholders
8. Collaborate constructively with partner organisations and internal colleagues
9. Build a culture of trust within the team
10. Lead on all traffic engineering matters
11. Act as the Council's lead technical specialist for traffic engineering
12. Review and sign off Road Safety Audits (RSAs) in compliance with national standards
13. Review and approve Traffic Orders, ensuring legal accuracy
14. Provide expertise on complex traffic engineering and safety schemes
Job Requirements:
15. Experience in traffic and highways engineering
16. Strong understanding of traffic engineering principles and practices
17. Proficiency in managing budgets and projects
18. Excellent communication and leadership skills
19. Ability to provide expert input on road safety and traffic orders
20. Experience in overseeing road safety audits and compliance
21. Capability to manage and develop a team effectively
22. Relevant degree or equivalent qualification in engineering or a related field
23. Share
manages this role
Matchtech is a STEM Recruitment Specialist, with over 40 years’ experience