Hybrid Traffic Safety Engineer: Local Schemes & Impact

Environment Journal; Northallerton; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Holiday entitlement 28-34 days plus PH

Local government pension scheme

Salary sacrifice & discounts

Learning & career development

Health Assured

Job summary

North Yorkshire Council is seeking a Traffic Management and Road Safety Engineer in Northallerton, North Yorkshire. The role combines site visits across the county with remote work from home and monthly meetings at the Northallerton office.

You will develop Local Safety and Collision Prevention Schemes, undertake Road Safety Audits and Fatal Collision Inspections, and support traffic signal improvements and parking projects.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of traffic signs, lines and traffic calming legislation.
• Experience in collision investigation studies and safety schemes including traffic calming.
• Experience in preparation or participation of Road Safety Audits.
• Understanding of Traffic Regulation Order procedures.
• Experience in highways related roles.
• Full driving licence due to travel requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and consult on the design of schemes within the Integrated Transport Capital Programme, including road safety, traffic management and parking studies.
• Prepare traffic sign design and schedules and ensure schemes comply with Local Transport Plan and supporting documents.
• Produce/update traffic management and road safety engineering policy.
• Draft Speed Limit Traffic Regulation Orders under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.
• Liaise with Legal Services to ensure orders are sealed and compliant.
• Organise replacement street nameplates with manufacturers and contractors.

Skills

Traffic management

Road safety

Legislation knowledge

Road safety audits

ACAD

ICT applications

Tools

ACAD

ICT applications

Job description

North Yorkshire Council is seeking a Traffic Management and Road Safety Engineer in Northallerton, North Yorkshire. The role combines site visits across the county with remote work from home and monthly meetings at the Northallerton office.

You will develop Local Safety and Collision Prevention Schemes, undertake Road Safety Audits and Fatal Collision Inspections, and support traffic signal improvements and parking projects.