Senior Traffic Engineer

Job Switch; Bromley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Senior Traffic Engineer to manage and progress Traffic Management initiatives. This role involves supervising staff, ensuring compliance with legislative frameworks, and delivering high-quality traffic management projects. You will play a crucial part in developing customer-focused standards and leading service improvement projects. If you are passionate about transportation planning and have a knack for strategic thinking, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of legislative frameworks in Transportation Services.
• Experience in developing service improvement projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing Traffic Management matters within a team.
• Supervise staff and contribute to their training and development.
• Lead traffic management work ensuring effective execution.

Skills

Traffic Management

Project Management

Performance Management

Customer Service

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Job description

Purpose of the job – Duties relating to grade PO3

To assist in managing and progressing Traffic Management matters within an area-based or function-based team, including lead responsibility within the specialist area for progressing schemes in accordance with the programme agreed with the Principal Engineer.

To achieve timely, effective traffic engineering outcomes that uphold the Council’s Core Values and meet the challenges of Best Value and Comprehensive Performance Assessment.

To deputise for the Principal Engineer as required on a limited basis.

To ensure statutory and legal obligations are delivered and communicated in a customer-focused manner, optimising available resources.

To represent the Council, in conjunction with colleagues, as an expert spokesperson on issues related to the functional area.

To take responsibility for supervising staff and contributing towards staff training, development, and performance. To continually review professional standards to ensure effectiveness and external recognition and accreditation of the Unit.

To be an active member of and contribute to the development of the Service Area.

Council Specific Accountabilities

Management of People/Leadership

Responsibility for supervising staff, contributing towards staff training and development.

Contributing to the efficient and effective performance management of the team, developing, prioritising, and reviewing its activities. Establishing work programmes and targets, ensuring their achievement.

Strategic Thinking and Planning

Ensuring advice and recommendations from team members consider the Council’s policies, standards, and relevant legislation and guidance.

Proactively contributing to the development of policies, programmes, and systems to address changing demands on the Service in line with Best Value.

Managing Services and Delivery

Carrying out duties in accordance with the Council’s policies and Code of Conduct, incorporating the principles of valuing diversity.

Developing and implementing customer-focused standards in a regulatory environment, meeting performance indicators.

Informing, advising, and responding to residents and customers directly and through representation at Committees and public forums.

Leading traffic management work where required, ensuring effective and efficient execution.

Knowledge

Managing Services and Delivery

Extensive knowledge of current issues regarding legislative, policy, and procedural frameworks within which the Transportation Service operates.

Understanding technical issues relevant to complex transportation planning projects.

Management of People/Leadership

Understanding of performance management techniques.

Ability to supervise and train staff.

Work Related Experience

Ability to work at a senior level within Traffic Management.

Experience in providing services to customers and being accountable for these services.

Experience in developing and implementing service improvement projects, including understanding of Best Value and quality assurance systems.

Experience in ensuring the delivery of traffic management projects within timescales and with quality outcomes.

• Senior Traffic Engineer: 3 years (required)
• Traffic Management: 3 years (required)