Principal Traffic Engineer

Hays; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Traffic Engineer to lead innovative transport strategies in Leeds. This role offers the chance to manage significant infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with policies while collaborating with various stakeholders. The successful candidate will leverage their expertise in traffic engineering and project management to drive successful outcomes for the local authority. With a competitive salary and flexible working arrangements, this opportunity is ideal for those looking to make a meaningful impact in urban transport planning.

Benefits

Generous leave entitlement

Optional membership of West Yorkshire Pension scheme

Flexible working arrangements

High-quality office environment

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field is required.
• Practical knowledge of traffic engineering and project management is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical teams in planning and delivering traffic engineering projects.
• Manage project budgets and ensure compliance with policies.

Skills

Traffic Engineering Techniques

Project Management

Budget Management

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Stakeholder Management

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Job description

Hays Civil Engineering is proud to be working in partnership with Leeds City Council to recruit an exceptional candidate for the position of Principal Traffic Engineer to help the authority deliver a complex and class-leading transport strategy.

About Leeds City Council

Leeds is an economic powerhouse and is the second-largest local authority in the UK by population and geographical area, serving a population of over 800,000. Our ambition is to be the best city and to be the best council in the UK; fair, open, and welcoming with an economy that is both prosperous and sustainable, so all our communities are successful. The city is supported by the largest local authority highway network in England and is embarking on one of the largest city transport infrastructure investment programmes, including the reconstruction of the Regent Street Flyover on the Inner Ring Road urban motorway.

There is no better time to consider a career with Leeds City Council. They've got a multitude of innovative schemes, and this opportunity will enable the successful applicant to lead major transport infrastructure investment programmes.

About the role of Principal Traffic Engineer:

• The Principal Traffic Engineer at Leeds City Council is accountable for leading technical teams in the planning, investigation, and delivery of traffic engineering measures and schemes.
• The newly appointed individual will manage project budgets, ensuring compliance with Council and West Yorkshire City Region policies, and contributing to the development of strategies and policies within the section.
• They will support the Traffic Engineering Manager in organising technical staff and administering the service, while representing the service area and deputising for the manager when necessary.
• The role is collaborative, and you’ll work with the Council’s partners to provide leadership and technical input for the transport investment programme.
• They will oversee the identification, appraisal, and development of new minor highways and traffic engineering schemes, as well as the management and coordination of public events on the highway.
• Responsible for procuring and supervising transportation and highway engineering design services, consultancy contracts, and commissions, ensuring that all projects align with corporate and Transport Plan policies.
• They play a crucial role in maintaining effective communication with staff, service users, councillors, trade unions, partners, and other stakeholders.
• Accountable for the safety of staff, service users, and contractors, adhering to the Council’s Health and Safety Policy.
• The role involves promoting diversity and equality in service delivery, supporting public events within the highway, and providing road safety engineering advice and safety audits to support the Highways & Transportation service.

About you:

• A degree or equivalent qualification or demonstrable equivalent experience is relevant to the role.
• Practical knowledge of traffic engineering techniques, relevant legislation, and programme and project management.
• Demonstrable experience in transport planning, highways, or traffic engineering, including programme planning, budget management, and project management.
• The correct right to work in the UK, sponsorship, is not available with this position.

Skills and Abilities:

• The ability to interpret corporate visions and values and implement them through policies and strategies.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to find innovative solutions to traffic engineering problems.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey complex issues clearly.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and adapt to changing circumstances while delivering complex projects.

Leadership and Collaboration:

• Experience of managing and supervising staff, both individually and as a team.
• The ability to develop productive working relationships with a range of stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes.
• Leadership skills that command respect, trust, and confidence empower colleagues and staff to achieve results.
• Commitment to continuous improvement, equality, diversity, and health and safety policies.

What you will get in return:

This is a rewarding opportunity, where you will be leading and supervising teams of technical professionals and using your first-class traffic engineering expertise and understanding of legislation, projects, and programmes to help the authority achieve its collective goals in delivering an ambitious transport strategy.

You can expect to achieve a basic salary of £49,764-£52,805, coupled with a generous leave entitlement of no less than 24 per annum + statutory requirement, optional membership of the West Yorkshire Pension scheme, and other competitive benefits.

The position will be based in high-quality offices at Merrion House in the heart of Leeds City Centre. The local authority offers a flexible and hybrid arrangement too.

For more information, please contact Karly Clark, Senior Business Director, Hays Civil Engineering, who will be managing all applications for this vacancy. For a confidential conversation or to discuss your application.

Important Dates:

• Closing date for applications: Monday, 10th February 2025, at 12pm
• First stage interviews: week beginning 17th February 2025
• Final stage interviews: week beginning 24th February 2025

*These dates may be subject to change