Senior Traffic Engineer

Salford City Council; Salford; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/flexible working

Excellent pension

Professional development

Job summary

Salford City Council is seeking a Senior Traffic Engineer to lead on traffic regulation, highway schemes and pedestrian/cycle improvements. The role offers hybrid working, exposure to large and diverse projects, and opportunities to influence local mobility and road safety.

You will supervise staff, deputise for the Group Engineer, collaborate with internal teams and Councillors, and progress a wide portfolio from major schemes to local improvements.

Qualifications

• HNC or degree in Traffic/Transport/Civil Engineering
• Strong track record in Traffic Management or Transportation Planning
• Knowledge of current Transport Planning/Traffic Engineering requirements and practices
• Knowledge of design standards for traffic signs, road markings, walking/cycling/bus priority schemes
• Experience in project delivery and financial control
• Experience supervising a small team; proficient in IT including AutoCAD and MS Office
• Excellent written and verbal communication with Councillors and the public
• Hold a full UK driving licence
• GM Elevate Leadership Programme within last 2 years (if applicable)

Responsibilities

• Lead on assessment and implementation of all Traffic Regulation Orders
• Prepare feasibility and detailed designs for minor highway schemes
• Design and detail solutions to assist pedestrian and cycle movements
• Provide traffic management advice for major, minor schemes and developer-led schemes
• Complete design of signing and lining schemes
• Issue minor works orders and monitor progress on site
• Monitor and report on project progress and outcomes
• Liaise with other departments, Councillors and residents on traffic matters
• Supervise and guide junior team members; deputise for Group Engineer when required

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Traffic management

Transportation planning

Civil engineering

Driving licence

Education

HNC or Degree in Traffic/Transport/Civil Engineering

Member of a professional institution

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Join us as a Senior Traffic Engineer to play a valued role in the regeneration of Salford while advancing your career as both a leader and technical professional.

Our Engineers have a large and varied pipeline of improvement schemes and new developments to bring to life within our communities. You can look forward to working on a diverse project portfolio, from large scale traffic calming projects to small changes that matter to residents on local streets.

If you’re motivated by designing high-quality highways schemes that deliver a difference to road safety and mobility, Salford is a place where you can truly make your mark. It’s also a great place to continue growing your engineering expertise and leadership capabilities with the opportunity to deputise for the Group Engineer when required.

Why join us in Traffic and Transportation?

Scale of growth and regeneration in Salford. Complex mix of local and strategic issues. Wide variety of projects to work on and experience to gain. Close collaboration with a large in-house technical team. Strong learning culture with a focus on continuous development and access to the wider training and accreditation opportunities within the Salford City Council engineering community. Dedicated leadership and digital skills development programmes, tools and eLearning. AI innovation. Hybrid/flexible working. Competitive package, including excellent pension.

Your role

You will take on a significant role within the Traffic and Transportation team working closely with your fellow Engineers and the Group Engineer. We want you to:

• Lead on the assessment and implementation of all types of Traffic Regulation Orders.
• Prepare the feasibility and detailed designs for minor highway schemes.
• Assess, design and detail solutions to assist pedestrian and cycles movements.
• Provide traffic management advice for major, minor highway schemes and developer-led schemes.
• Complete the design of new signing and lining schemes.
• Issue minor works orders to contractors and to check progress/quality on site.
• Ensure effective monitoring and reporting of projects.
• Liaise with other departments, Councillors and members of the public on traffic matters.
• Supervise and guide more junior team members.
• Deputise for or represent the Group Engineer when required.

Your profile

• HNC or Degree in Traffic, Transport, Civil Engineering or a related discipline and a membership of a professional institution.
• A strong track record in Traffic Management or Transportation Planning.
• Detailed knowledge and experience in delivery of current Transport Planning / Traffic Engineering technical and legal requirements and practices.
• Detailed knowledge of the design standards for traffic signs and road markings and for junction improvements and the enhancement of walking, cycling and bus priority schemes.
• Detailed understanding of project delivery and financial control.
• Experience of supervising a small team of professionals. Proficiency in a wide range of IT Skills including Microsoft Office and AutoCAD.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to Councillors and the public, both in writing and at public meetings.
• Experience in navigating difficult conversations and being able to give advice on the spot when asked at meetings with residents and elected Members.
• Full UK driving licence.
• If you have completed the GM Elevate Leadership Development Programme within the last 2 years, please indicate this within the ‘About You’ or ‘Supporting Statement’ section of your application.

Know more about Salford

As an authority we are dedicated to improving the lives of our residents, and as an employer we are passionate about helping individuals to thrive in their work. We are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture and are proud of our professional accreditations which champion this.

You’ll also find out about the wealth of benefits we have to offer you on our Salford pages.

Privacy and sponsorship

Our core data protection obligations and commitments are set out in the council’s primary Recruitment and Employment Privacy Notice which can be found on our site. Please note that Salford City Council is currently unable to provide visa sponsorship for any role, as no Certificates of Sponsorship are available. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship.

Supporting Documents

Senior Traffic Engineer Role Profile