Parking/CPZ Engineer

Matchtech; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech seeks a Parking/CPZ Engineer for a London borough on a contract basis to join the Traffic and Road Safety team. The role focuses on design and development of CPZs, on-street parking schemes and related highways initiatives.

You will use AutoCAD, prepare traffic orders and plans, and contribute to budget monitoring. On-site attendance is required three days per week, with strong communication to councils and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience designing parking schemes within a London environment.
• Strong understanding of Traffic Signs and General Directions.
• Ability to prepare traffic orders and public consultation plans.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop CPZs and on-street parking schemes.
• Support the Traffic and Road Safety team with inquiries.
• Prepare consultation plans, traffic orders, letters and reports.
• Document design decisions for an audit trail.
• Monitor orders, invoices and payments to aid budgeting.
• Progress projects and liaise with senior engineers and stakeholders.
• Explain technical recommendations clearly to varied audiences.

Skills

Parking scheme design

Traffic management

Stakeholder communication

AutoCAD proficiency

Tools

AutoCAD

ParkMap

Job description

Our client, a London-based local authority, is seeking a Parking/CPZ Engineer on a contract basis to join its Traffic and Road Safety team. The role will focus on the design and development of controlled parking zones (CPZs), on-street parking schemes and related highways initiatives across the borough.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop controlled parking zones and other on-street parking schemes
• Support the Traffic and Road Safety team in responding to traffic and parking-related enquiries
• Prepare consultation plans, traffic orders, letters, emails, briefing notes and technical reports
• Document design decisions and recommendations to maintain a clear audit trail
• Assess the need for refreshing traffic signs and road markings, and arrange works through the council's processes
• Maintain accurate records of orders, invoices and payments to support budget monitoring and forecasting
• Progress projects effectively while working closely with the Senior Engineer and other stakeholders
• Explain technical recommendations clearly and calmly to members of the public, council officers and elected members

Job Requirements:

• Experience in designing parking schemes, particularly within a London environment
• Strong understanding of the Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions
• Experience of preparing traffic orders and plans for public consultation
• Ability to use AutoCAD for technical drawings; experience with ParkMap would be advantageous
• Understanding of parking, traffic management and highway design principles
• Ability to take responsibility for progressing projects and developing appropriate parking solutions
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical matters to varied audiences
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle to travel around the borough

Additional Information:

The successful applicant will need to attend the borough and local authority offices at short notice and be available to work on site at least three days per week. The role requires a proactive, organised and collaborative approach within a small professional team.