If you’re passionate about engineering and thrive in a dynamic environment, apply now and let’s build the future together! As a Traffic Engineer, you will deliver engineering projects, shaping highways to elevate road safety and sustainable travel.
About The Team & Role
In this role, you will manage and deliver traffic engineering projects from design to procurement and construction. You will produce designs and contract documents that are in accordance with standards and guidelines. You will have a keen interest in and a commitment to road safety and sustainability.
You will be the designer and supervise other colleagues in producing engineering solutions for both urban and rural environments that will improve road safety and infrastructure for walking, cycling, and buses.
You will provide solutions applying relevant standards, innovation, and cost effectiveness. As required, you will undertake the role of site supervisor and/or the NEC4 PM during the construction phase.
You will ensure that health and safety regulations are applied to all projects including the CDM Regulations 2015. You will build and maintain excellent working relationships with clients and stakeholders so that council and project objectives are met.
This position offers a career progression pathway opportunity that allows you to increase your knowledge, skills, and responsibilities to achieve the requirements of the higher grade.
About You
You will be committed to sustainable travel principles and the impact of engineering on environmental issues.
As an experienced engineer, you’ll bring innovative design solutions to life, ensuring successful delivery, value for money, greater safety, and sustainability.
You will have substantial experience in highway and traffic engineering projects that improve sustainable travel, including the design of cycling infrastructure in accordance with current standards.
You should be proficient in project programming and resource management. You will have a track record of effective stakeholder collaboration.
You will have experience of producing contract documents and working with contractors. You will have experience of applying the CDM Regulations 2015. You will be proficient in AutoCAD and other technical design software.
You will be committed to health, safety, welfare, and equal opportunities, and you can work under pressure to meet deadlines.
About Us
Hybrid working arrangements are available for many of our roles, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice, with a mix of both remote and office working.
For this post, we offer a 10% welcome payment to candidates who join us (50% of this payment is received upon joining, the remaining 50% is paid upon completion of the probation period).
For all your hard work, you will receive the following:
* Flexible and agile working opportunities
* 25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years continuous service
* An option to purchase 10 days of additional leave per year (pro rata for part-time staff)
* Family friendly employer offering benefits to help support you and your family
* Career development and qualification opportunities
* Supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision
* Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
* Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone.
* An in-house Occupational Health service
* Employee discount scheme
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Gloucestershire Salary Sacrifice Green Car Scheme (T&Cs apply)
* Links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) network and the Young Employees Network
How to apply
If you feel you have the skills, desire, and experience required to make a positive difference, then please submit your application and personal statement today by clicking the “Apply Now” button.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Craig Schofield, Traffic Engineering Manager, via email at craig.schofield@gloucestershire.gov.uk.
Applicants will be shortlisted and interviewed during the advertisement period. As such, the closing date may be altered subject to candidates being successful.
Short-listed candidates will be contacted by e-mail.
Closing Date: 04th May 2025
To apply, please click “Apply Now”.
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