Principal Engineer - Traffic Management

Bath River Line; Cardiff, Keynsham, Bath; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading council in Bath & North East Somerset seeks a Principal Traffic Management Engineer to lead a high-performing team. The role involves managing traffic schemes and addressing public queries, contributing to improved community outcomes.

Benefits

Flexible working

Hot desking options

Qualifications

• Excellent knowledge and experience of leading technical staff.
• Strong understanding of national policy context.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the Traffic Management Team.
• Design and deliver traffic management schemes.

Skills

Resource Management

Problem Solving

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At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose to improve people’s lives.

About The Area

Nestled between the Cotswold and Mendip areas of outstanding natural beauty, Bath & North East Somerset is a region that boasts both vibrant urban life and serene rural landscapes. The city of Bath, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is renowned for its historic architecture and Britain’s only natural thermal springs. This unique blend of cultural heritage and natural beauty makes Bath & North East Somerset a highly desirable place to live, work, and visit.

About The Role

We are seeking a Principal Traffic Management Engineer to lead, motivate, and support our high-performing Traffic Management Team. The team designs and delivers an annual programme of schemes such as Traffic Regulation Orders, pedestrian crossings, traffic calming measures and bus stop improvements, as well as dealing with traffic-related queries from the public and councillors. The team is also responsible for Temporary Traffic Regulation Orders.

What We Are Looking For

• Experience: Excellent knowledge and experience of leading and managing technical staff within a traffic management, transport, or highways environment. A good understanding of Traffic Regulation Orders would be beneficial.
• Knowledge: A strong understanding of the national policy context and regulatory environment, and a good awareness of the traffic and transport challenges faced by the Council.
• Skills: Excellent resource management and problem-solving abilities, and a commitment to team and individual development.
• Innovation: Ability to challenge the status quo and drive continuous improvement within the Traffic Management Team.
  
  

Why Join Us: As well as the local outcomes you will help to shape, we are part of the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority, which has secured significant transport funding for investment in public transport, walking, wheeling, and cycling improvements over the next five years. You will have a part to play in ensuring that these projects are delivered on time and within budget, as well as ensuring that our services deliver on our commitment to “Improve People’s Lives”.

Work Environment: This role offers the flexibility of blended working, with time split between home and our award-winning Civic Centre in Keynsham, conveniently located between Bath and Bristol. Hot desking options are also available at the Guildhall in Bath.

Join Us: If you are ready to help in taking Bath & North East Somerset to new heights, we want to hear from you. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact and help shape the future of our exceptional region.

If you are interested in this post and require more details or just to chat through the role and what’s involved, please contact Paul Garrod, Team Manager - Traffic Management & Network, on [e-mail] or call 01225394336.

Interview date: TBC

Please note the Council operates a policy of prior consideration for roles for any individual on the Council’s at-risk register. This means should a redeployee express an interest in this role, providing they meet the essential criteria for the role they will be considered.

About Bath & North East Somerset Council.

Working at Bath & North East Somerset provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.

Why Bath & North East Somerset Council?

We offer a wide range of benefits, to ensure that you are paid fairly for your work, have the flexibility to enjoy a great work/life balance, and have the support you need. Go to

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