Principal Traffic Engineer

Bristol City Council; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave

Career development

Job summary

Bristol City Council's City Transport service is seeking a Principal Traffic Engineer to lead traffic engineering and transport projects in Bristol. The role combines technical leadership, stakeholder engagement, and project delivery to improve city transport outcomes.

You will mentor colleagues within the Area Engineering team, manage budgets and programmes, and ensure schemes meet timescales and high standards. Hybrid working and a supportive, high-profile environment are on offer.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in traffic engineering and project delivery.
• Knowledge of TSRGD 2016 and Traffic Regulation Order procedures.
• Experience supervising, mentoring staff and engaging with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of traffic engineering, traffic management and transport projects across Bristol.
• Provide expert technical advice to councillors, senior managers, stakeholders and the public.
• Coordinate and support staff, contractors and consultants to achieve successful project outcomes.
• Mentor and guide colleagues within the Area Engineering team and deputise for the Team Manager when required.

Job description

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Principal Traffic Engineer to join Bristol City Council's City Transport service. This senior role offers the chance to combine technical expertise, project leadership and stakeholder engagement whilst helping to deliver transport and traffic management improvements across the city. The role sits within the Area Engineering team and plays a key part in delivering projects and services that support Bristol's transport ambitions.

Working closely with Group and Team Managers, you will be responsible for leading and coordinating projects from inception through to delivery. You will provide specialist technical advice, oversee project performance and budgets, and ensure that schemes are delivered to a high standard whilst meeting programme objectives and timescales. You will also support the wider development of the service by providing guidance, mentoring and technical leadership to colleagues across the team.

In this role you will:

• Lead the delivery of traffic engineering, traffic management and transport projects across Bristol.
• Provide expert technical advice to councillors, senior managers, stakeholders and members of the public.
• Coordinate and support staff, contractors and consultants to achieve successful project outcomes.
• Mentor and guide colleagues within the Area Engineering team and deputise for the Team Manager when required.

We're looking for someone with substantial experience in traffic engineering, transport or highway project delivery who can confidently manage competing priorities and work collaboratively across a complex stakeholder environment. You will have strong project leadership skills, experience of managing budgets and programmes, and the ability to communicate complex technical information to a wide range of audiences.

You will bring expert knowledge of Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions (TSRGD) 2016 and Traffic Regulation Order procedures, together with experience of leading projects and supporting others to deliver successful outcomes. Candidates should also have experience of supervising, mentoring or developing staff and be comfortable representing the service in meetings, forums and partnership groups.

This is a fantastic opportunity to influence transport schemes that improve how people move around Bristol whilst playing an important leadership role within a highly experienced and supportive team. As Bristol continues to invest in its transport infrastructure and sustainable travel ambitions, you will have the opportunity to contribute to projects that make a visible and lasting impact across the city.

Why Bristol City Council?

At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation.

As part of our team, you'll benefit from:

• Hybrid working arrangements available for the majority of roles, helping you balance service needs with individual choice through a mix of home and office working.
• Flexible working and flexitime arrangements.
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• A generous annual leave allowance.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunities to develop your skills and progress your career.
• The chance to make a meaningful contribution to Bristol's future and help deliver projects that improve life for residents, businesses and visitors.

We're a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. We'll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career.

Bristol City Council strives to have a workforce that reflects the communities it serves, we are therefore committed to ensuring diversity in our hiring process. We welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit.

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