Senior Traffic Engineer

Waterman Aspen; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Senior Traffic Engineer to join their team in Wakefield. The ideal candidate will have UK experience in traffic engineering within a Local Authority environment, capable of designing and implementing traffic schemes. You will receive career development opportunities, a competitive salary, and benefits including a company car or allowance, health insurance, and up to 30 days annual leave. This role offers the chance to work on various projects while being supported in your professional growth.

Benefits

Company car or car allowance

Contribution to commuting mileage

Permanent health insurance

25 days annual leave

Company pension contribution

Paid community volunteering day

Qualifications

• Experience in a Local Authority traffic engineering environment or consultancy.
• Ability to manage multiple schemes and work autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement traffic schemes including reviewing drawings.
• Manage public consultations and liaise with stakeholders.
• Prepare technical reports and assist mentoring junior colleagues.

Skills

UK experience in traffic engineering

Confident in traffic scheme design and implementation

Competent in TSRGD and Traffic Signs Manual

Experience in contractor liaison

Ability to prepare technical reports

Ability to prioritize workload

Job description

You’ll get all the benefits of being employed by us, while working on a variety of projects for our clients. Joining Waterman Aspen as a Senior Traffic Engineer will see you as a key member of the Yorkshire & Humber team and you can expect :

• A varied client base where you can apply and develop your skills
• Buy-in from clients to assist in your technical progression
• Further exposure to your chosen industry – increasing your awareness, knowledge and sharpening your skills
• The flexibility to broaden your horizons with each new secondment, without changing your employer
• Career development and training to reach your professional or academic qualification goals supported by our own network of mentors and managers
• Paid subscription to a professional body of your choice
• Regular social events and volunteering opportunities

Experience required…

Essential

• UK experience working within a Local Authority traffic engineering environment, or consultancy supporting Local Authorities.
• Confident in detailed design and implementation of traffic schemes including reviewing drawings.
• Competent in the use of TSRGD, Traffic Signs Manual, LTN 1 / 20 and other relevant standards and guidance documents.
• Experience in contractor liaison, including clarifications and site queries.
• Experience managing public consultations and stakeholders.
• Ability to prepare technical reports.
• Ability to prioritise workload, manage multiple schemes and work with minimal supervision.

Desirable

• CAD capability beneficial but not essential.
• Experience guiding junior colleagues or providing informal support to others.
• Organisation and monitoring of costs in relation to Traffic Regulation Orders and Traffic schemes.

You’ll get this and so much more…

As a salaried colleague, you’ll get a salary in line with your experience, skills and location along with an industry-leading benefits package :

• Company car or car allowance
• Contribution to commuting mileage
• Permanent health insurance
• 25 days annual leave (option to buy up to 5 more), in addition to the normal public holidays (based on a 40 hour week, pro rata for part-time colleagues)
• Company pension contribution
• Salary sacrifice to buy additional benefits
• 1 paid Waterman Aspen in the Community Day to volunteer in your local community