Traffic Engineer - Highways & Traffic Management
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Traffic Engineer to join a busy highways and transportation team delivering a diverse programme of traffic and road safety schemes. Due to an increasing workload and ongoing investment in transport infrastructure, you will play a key role in designing and delivering projects that improve safety, accessibility and network efficiency.
This position offers involvement across a wide range of traffic engineering schemes including pedestrian and cycle improvements, traffic calming measures, speed management, crossings, parking restrictions and Traffic Regulation Orders.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and deliver traffic engineering schemes from concept through to construction completion.
- Prepare detailed construction drawings, specifications and implementation packages.
- Liaise with internal design teams on street lighting, structures, traffic signals and associated highway infrastructure.
- Monitor project budgets and programme delivery.
- Prepare Health & Safety documentation in accordance with CDM Regulations.
- Manage consultations with stakeholders, elected members, community groups and the public.
- Prepare reports, Traffic Regulation Order documentation and objection reports.
- Support scheme delivery during construction and provide technical input on-site.
- Delegate tasks to junior engineers and technicians whilst supporting team development.
Requirements
- Degree, HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering, Traffic Engineering or a related discipline.
- Significant experience delivering traffic engineering or highway improvement schemes.
- Strong knowledge of DMRB, Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions (TSRGD) and Traffic Signs Manual.
- Experience providing design support during construction phases.
- Good understanding of CDM Regulations and highway health & safety requirements.
- Experience preparing technical reports and presenting findings to senior stakeholders.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Previous experience supervising or mentoring junior staff.
- Full UK driving licence.
Why Apply?
- Work on a varied portfolio of traffic and highway improvement projects.
- Opportunity to manage schemes from inception through to delivery.
- Supportive engineering environment with strong technical expertise.
- Long-term career development and progression opportunities.
- Chance to make a visible impact on local transport networks and communities.
