Senior Traffic Engineer

Calderdale Council; Halifax; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Local Government pension scheme

Generous annual leave entitlement

Career development and professional增长

Job summary

Calderdale Council is seeking a Senior Traffic Engineer to lead the development and delivery of traffic engineering schemes, improve road safety and promote sustainable transport across Calderdale. The role involves advising colleagues and elected members, managing multiple projects and budgets, and delivering innovative design solutions.

You will mentor engineers, coordinate with consultants and stakeholders, ensure health and safety compliance, and support the Team Leader as needed.

Qualifications

• A degree in Civil Engineering, Construction & Built Environment, Asset Management or a related discipline, or significant relevant experience.
• Hold a full driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.
• Proven experience delivering traffic engineering and highway schemes.
• Strong knowledge of TSRGD, DMRB and highway legislation.
• Experience managing budgets, programmes and multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience with AutoCAD and highways/traffic design software.
• Knowledge of Traffic Regulation Orders, Speed Limit Orders and Parking Places Orders.
• Commitment to delivering safe, sustainable and customer-focused engineering solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of traffic engineering schemes and programmes.
• Act as a technical expert, providing advice to colleagues, stakeholders and elected members.
• Manage multiple projects, budgets, risk registers and delivery programmes.
• Produce innovative, safe and cost-effective design solutions.
• Coordinate with consultants, contractors, utility providers, regional authorities and key stakeholders.
• Ensure high levels of health and safety including compliance with CDM Regulations.
• Mentor and develop engineers and junior team members.
• Support the Team Leader and deputising when required.
• Drive continuous improvement, innovation and best practice within the service.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Highways design software

Job description

Shape the future of transport in Calderdale.

Are you passionate about creating safer, smarter and more sustainable roads?

About Our Client

Calderdale is a distinctive borough in West Yorkshire, known for its striking rural landscapes, vibrant towns such as Halifax and Hebden Bridge rich industrial heritage and growing national profile in culture, creativity and screen tourism. Home to diverse and resilient communities, a strong economy and a thriving voluntary sector, we deliver essential services while supporting innovation, green growth and inclusive prosperity.

Job Description

The Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity to take a leading role in delivering innovative traffic and highway schemes that improve road safety, support sustainable transport and enhance the lives of those who live, work and travel across Calderdale.

The Senior Traffic Engineer will:

• Lead the development and delivery of traffic engineering schemes and programmes.
• Act as a technical expert, providing advice to colleagues, stakeholders and elected members.
• Manage multiple projects, budgets, risk registers and delivery programmes.
• Produce innovative, safe and cost-effective design solutions.
• Coordinate with consultants, contractors, utility providers, regional authorities and key stakeholders.
• Ensure high levels of Health and Safety including compliance with CDM Regulations.
• Mentor and develop engineers and junior team members.
• Support the Team Leader and deputising when required.
• Drive continuous improvement, innovation and best practice within the service.

The Successful Applicant

• A degree in Civil Engineering, Construction & Built Environment, Asset Management or a related discipline, or significant relevant experience.
• Hold a full driving licence, and access to a vehicle for work purposes
• Proven experience delivering traffic engineering and highway schemes.
• Strong knowledge of TSRGD, DMRB and highway legislation.
• Experience managing budgets, programmes and multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience with AutoCAD and highways/traffic design software.
• Knowledge of Traffic Regulation Orders, Speed Limit Orders and Parking Places Orders.
• A commitment to delivering safe, sustainable and customer-focused engineering solutions.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary of up to £49,000 per annum
• Hybrid working arrangements.
• Access to a Local Government pension scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Opportunity to lead high-profile transport projects.
• Career development and professional growth.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Chance to make a visible impact across local communities.