Senior Highway Safety Engineer - Vision Zero

Kirklees Metropolitan Council; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in West Yorkshire seeks a Senior Engineer to enhance road safety across a 1930km network. Candidates should have experience in road engineering design and the ability to provide technical advice regarding safety concerns. This position involves analyzing problems and producing engineering solutions aimed at reducing traffic collisions, contributing to the council's Vision Zero ambition of no fatalities by 2040.

Qualifications

• Experience in designing road engineering schemes with safety-related knowledge.
• Ability to respond to concerns from Councillors, MPs, and residents.
• Professional and technical expertise in highway engineering.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the road network is safe and suitable for all users.
• Provide professional advice on road safety and highway engineering.
• Analyze engineering problems to produce effective solutions.

Skills

Road engineering scheme design

Technical advice in road safety

Engineering problem analysis

Knowledge of road safety audits

Job description

A local government authority in West Yorkshire seeks a Senior Engineer to enhance road safety across a 1930km network. Candidates should have experience in road engineering design and the ability to provide technical advice regarding safety concerns. This position involves analyzing problems and producing engineering solutions aimed at reducing traffic collisions, contributing to the council's Vision Zero ambition of no fatalities by 2040.