Principal Engineer

Walsall Council; Walsall; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Walsall Council is seeking a Principal Engineer - Traffic Management to lead our EV Charge Point Infrastructure Programme and related highway works. You will oversee ~1000 charging points, manage projects, and represent the council on key boards, ensuring contractual obligations are met and engineering guidance is provided across stakeholders.

The role requires a strong background in traffic management, highway regulations, and effective communication with contractors, councillors and the

Qualifications

• Experience in traffic regulation and highway engineering
• Knowledge of Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions and related guidance
• Contract monitoring and performance reporting requirements
• Ability to communicate with internal/external stakeholders on engineering matters

Responsibilities

• Lead specialist role supporting EV Charge Point Infrastructure Programme including ~1000 charging points
• Project management and supervision across highway works
• Represent the authority on the Project Board
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and deliverables
• Advise on engineering matters to internal/external stakeholders

Skills

Traffic management

Contract monitoring

Public-sector liaison

Project governance

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

• Locations Civic Centre Zone 2K, Walsall, WS1 1DG, GB
• Apply Before 09/13/2026, 10:55 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Standard
• All Year/Term Time Full Year
• DBS Check Required Not Required
• BPSS Check Required No
• Employment Type Permanent
• Driving Required Yes

Job Advert

Principal Engineer - Traffic Management - Ref:EE07526
Salary – G11 (SCP’s 40-43) £51,356 to £54,495 (pay award pending)

You will play a key role in the activities of the Permanent and Temporary Traffic Management team during a period of significant transformation and regeneration of the borough.

The main purpose of the job role will be to provide the lead specialist role supporting our Electric Vehicle (EV) Charge Point Infrastructure Programme and will involve

The implementation and management of approximately 1000 EV Charging Points on and off street across the borough of Walsall.

Project management and supervision.

Representation of the authority on the Project Board.

Ensuring compliance with contractual obligations.

Advice to internal and external stakeholders on engineering matters.

The successful applicant will also be supporting the wider functions of the Permanent and Temporary Traffic Management team that range from the issuing of skip and scaffold permits, assessment of abnormal load movements, analysis of network impact from traffic management proposals to road safety advice to external agencies on the location of bus stops and shelters. There will also be a requirement to work with colleagues delivery large highway improvement schemes across the borough.

The role will place particular emphasis on:

• The preparation and implementation of temporary and permanent Traffic Regulation Orders.
• Knowledge of the Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions, the Traffic Signs Manual and associated legislation and guidance.
• Contract monitoring and performance reporting.
• Knowledge and experience of the requirements of the New Road and Street Works Act and associated legislation and guidance.

This is a specialist technical role that requires a high degree of interaction with colleagues, the general public, local businesses, councillors, contractors and other stakeholders. We are looking for someone with traffic regulation experience who can work quickly and efficiently to solve problems and communicate solutions.

The post holder will have day-to-day responsibility for: -

The drafting, consulting on, marking and implementation of Traffic Regulation Orders.

Supervision of on-site works.

Assisting the Team Manager with respect to service delivery.

The timely investigation and response to customer enquiries and service requests.

General activities related to the roles and functions of the service.

and will be responsible over any delegated projects teams or project officers, seconded officers, students and trainees.

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate relevant experience and a thorough understanding of traffic management techniques and associated legislation.The council operates an agile working policy, giving staff a choice of their work location but there will also be a requirement to travel throughout the borough and attend meetings on site.

For an informal discussion about this role please contact: Graham Wallis, Network Manager: 01922 654646

This post is covered by the Government’s Code of Practice on the English Language Fluency Duty for public sector workers. The post holder will be required to communicate verbally with customers and provide advice and/or information in accurate spoken English.

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