Hybrid Traffic Engineer - Highway Projects & Impact

Calderdale Council; West Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government pension scheme

Hybrid work environment

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Calderdale Council is seeking a Traffic Engineer to design and deliver traffic and highway improvement schemes that support safer journeys and sustainable travel within the West Yorkshire region.

You will collaborate with experienced engineers on a varied portfolio, shaping the local highway network while developing your professional skills. The role offers hybrid working, a supportive team culture and opportunities for progression.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience designing traffic engineering projects in accordance with TSRGD.
• Experience delivering Traffic Regulation Orders, Speed Limit Orders or Parking Places Orders.
• Experience of highway design and knowledge of DMRB.
• Strong communication, organisation and stakeholder management skills.
• Knowledge of highway legislation, CDM Regulations and health & safety requirements.
• Experience using AutoCAD and other engineering software packages.
• The ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities effectively.
• Must have a UK Driving License.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver traffic engineering and highway improvement schemes.
• Produce and review traffic engineering designs.
• Manage project programmes, budgets and risk registers.
• Secure and deliver Traffic Regulation Orders and related schemes.
• Liaise with elected members, residents, developers and key stakeholders.
• Coordinate with utility companies, emergency services and contractors.
• Monitor project performance and expenditure.
• Support the delivery of regional transport strategies and council priorities.
• Mentor junior colleagues and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Traffic engineering

Stakeholder management

Communication

Project management

Health & safety

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Engineering software

Job description

Calderdale Council is seeking a Traffic Engineer to design and deliver traffic and highway improvement schemes that support safer journeys and sustainable travel within the West Yorkshire region.

You will collaborate with experienced engineers on a varied portfolio, shaping the local highway network while developing your professional skills. The role offers hybrid working, a supportive team culture and opportunities for progression.