Senior Traffic Engineer (Development Management and Implementation) - Stevenage / London

ZipRecruiter; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dynamic Senior Engineer to lead a team in delivering high-quality highways and transport services. This pivotal role involves managing staff, providing technical expertise, and collaborating closely with local authorities. With a focus on sustainable solutions, the company fosters a collaborative work environment that promotes innovation and individual performance. If you are passionate about transport planning and want to make a significant impact in a forward-thinking organization, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible Working Arrangements

Competitive Compensation

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Significant highway design experience, preferably with a local authority.
• Experience managing highway scheme budgets and work programmes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the DMI team and deliver technical outputs to stakeholders.
• Conduct site inspections and review developer proposals.

Skills

Highway Design

Project Management

Staff Management

Traffic Management

Road Safety Audits

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Master’s in Transport Planning

Professional Accreditation (MICE/CIHT)

Job description

Job Description

Development Management Implementation (DMI) Senior Engineer

Are you a dynamic, creative, and delivery-focused Highways Engineering / Transport Planning professional? Can you use your first-rate technical skills to assist Tetra Tech in a new and exciting relationship with Hertfordshire County Council (HCC)? If so, we would like to hear from you.

HCC has recently awarded Tetra Tech, in partnership with co-consultants Jacobs and Tony Gee and Partners, their Professional Services Contract (PSC) for the delivery of Highways and Transport Professional Services.

The PSC is a long-term contract requiring close collaboration within the Council's overall Highways One Service. Tetra Tech is responsible for the Development Management Implementation (DMI) Service and supports other service areas within the One Service. The DMI team currently comprises approximately 20 staff members.

Tetra Tech seeks an experienced Highways Engineer / Transport Planner at Senior or Principal Consultant level to lead the team, serve as a technical specialist, and be a key member of the DMI Team.

This pivotal and exciting role involves managing staff, delivering technical outputs to stakeholders and partners, and possibly adopting a hybrid office/home working model.

Requirements

• Significant highway design experience, preferably with a local authority but private sector experience beneficial.
• Experience providing professional advice on highways Section 278 and Section 38 Agreements, including review of developer proposals and specifications for adopted highways.
• Proven project management skills; staff management experience is desirable.
• Experience preparing work programmes, cost estimates, and managing highway scheme budgets.
• Reviewing developer method statements and traffic management proposals.
• Experience conducting road safety audits at various scheme stages.
• Carried out site inspections during and after construction, including remedial works and liaison with developers.
• Reviewed Transport Assessments and related documents for planning applications.
• Provided pre-application advice to developers on transport and highways matters.

Qualifications

• Degree or Master’s in civil engineering, transport planning, or a related field.
• Professional accreditation such as MICE or CIHT.

About Tetra Tech

Tetra Tech provides high-end consulting and engineering services globally, combining extensive resources with local delivery. We are committed to sustainable and resilient solutions, fostering a collaborative, innovative environment that supports individual performance.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits. For more information, visit www.tetratecheurope.com.

To apply, submit your CV and cover letter via our Careers page. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Tetra Tech is an equal opportunities employer and supports flexible working arrangements to promote work/life balance.