Active Travel Engineer: Midlands Safe Routes

National Highways; Telford; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

National Highways is recruiting an Engineer to join the Active Travel Team in the Midlands. You will identify and develop improvements for pedestrians, cyclists and equestrians, and support modal shift through better bus stops and signage.

You will use asset data and engineering insight to propose early solutions that align with standards and safety requirements. You will assess data, prepare reports and briefs, and provide input into planning consultations for developments on or near the

Qualifications

• Degree or HND in a relevant engineering discipline with appropriate experience, or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience of developing or delivering active travel, highways or transport infrastructure improvements.
• Knowledge of DMRB standards and an understanding of value management or cost-benefit analysis.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop active travel improvements across the Midlands, supporting safer and more accessible journeys for pedestrians, cyclists and equestrians, as well as opportunities for modal shift.
• Develop early engineering solutions for improvements to the strategic road network, including bus stops, park and ride signage and other active travel infrastructure.
• Assess asset data, technical information and Personal Injury Collision data to identify needs, develop options and support evidence-based recommendations.
• Provide technical input into planning consultations, helping to ensure active travel requirements are appropriately considered within developments on or near the network.
• Produce technical reports, drawings, briefs and specifications, working with internal teams, contractors and stakeholders to ensure solutions meet relevant standards, safety requirements and provide value for money.

Skills

Strong technical and analytical skills

Excel

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree or HND in a relevant engineering discipline

Tools

DMRB standards

Job description

National Highways is recruiting an Engineer to join the Active Travel Team in the Midlands. You will identify and develop improvements for pedestrians, cyclists and equestrians, and support modal shift through better bus stops and signage.

You will use asset data and engineering insight to propose early solutions that align with standards and safety requirements. You will assess data, prepare reports and briefs, and provide input into planning consultations for developments on or near the