Senior Traffic Engineer

Salford Council; Swinton; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Excellent pension

Access to training and accreditation opportunities

Job summary

Salford Council is seeking an experienced engineer to join the Traffic and Transportation team. This role involves leading traffic regulation assessments and preparing designs for highway schemes to enhance pedestrian and cycling movements.

The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree, experience in traffic management, and strong IT skills. Offering a hybrid/flexible working environment and a competitive package, this position supports professional development and learning opportunities.

Qualifications

• Strong track record in Traffic Management or Transportation Planning.
• Detailed knowledge of traffic signs, road markings, and junction improvements.
• Proficiency in IT skills including Microsoft Office and AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Lead on the assessment and implementation of Traffic Regulation Orders.
• Prepare feasibility and detailed designs for highway schemes.
• Provide traffic management advice for all types of schemes.
• Supervise and guide junior team members.

Skills

Traffic Management

Transportation Planning

IT Skills (Microsoft Office, AutoCAD)

Communication Skills

Education

HNC or Degree in Traffic, Transport, Civil Engineering or related discipline

Job description

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 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.

Additional Information

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.

Please note, this job can be closed at any time if we fulfil the role.