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

Tetra Tech; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Tetra Tech is seeking a Senior Engineer to lead the Development Management Implementation team. The role involves managing highway design projects, engaging with stakeholders, and delivering technical outputs. Candidates should have extensive experience in highway design and project management. A hybrid working model may be available.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Competitive compensation and benefits

Qualifications

• Extensive highway design experience, preferably with local authority projects.
• Experience providing professional advice on highways Section 278 and Section 38 Agreements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the DMI team and provide technical expertise.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders and partners.
• Deliver technical outputs and manage projects.

Skills

Highway Design

Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Master’s in Transport Planning

Job description

Development Management Implementation (DMI) Senior Engineer

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

HCC has awarded Tetra Tech, in collaboration with co-consultants Jacobs and Tony Gee and Partners, a Professional Services Contract (PSC) for Highways and Transport services. This long-term contract emphasizes close collaboration within the Council’s 'One Service' approach. Tetra Tech’s role within the PSC includes managing the Development Management Implementation (DMI) Service and supporting other service areas. The DMI team currently comprises approximately 20 staff members.

We are seeking an experienced Highways Engineer / Transport Planner, at Senior or Principal Consultant level, to lead the team, provide technical expertise, and be a key member of the DMI team. This pivotal role involves team management, delivering technical outputs, and engaging with internal and external stakeholders and partners.

The successful candidate may have the option to adopt a hybrid working model, combining office presence with remote work.

Requirements:

Candidates should possess:

1. Extensive highway design experience, preferably with local authority projects, though private sector experience with developers is also valuable.
2. Experience providing professional advice on highways Section 278 and Section 38 Agreements, including review of developer proposals and highway specifications.
3. Proven project management skills; staff management experience is desirable but not essential.
4. Ability to prepare work programmes, cost estimates, and monitor budgets for highway schemes.
5. Experience reviewing developers’ method statements and traffic management proposals.
6. Experience conducting road safety audits at various scheme stages.
7. Experience performing site inspections during and after construction, including preparing remedial works and liaising with developers.
8. Ability to review Transport Assessments and related documents received as part of planning applications.
9. Experience providing pre-application advice to developers on Transport and Highway issues.

Preferred Qualifications:

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

About Tetra Tech:

Tetra Tech is a global leader in consulting and engineering services, committed to delivering sustainable and resilient solutions. With a presence in over 400 locations worldwide, we combine global resources with local expertise.

We foster a collaborative environment that encourages performance, innovation, and creativity, offering competitive compensation and benefits.

For more information, visit our website at www.tetratecheurope.com. To apply, submit your CV and cover letter via our Careers page.

We appreciate all applicants’ interest; only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Tetra Tech is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, in line with the Equalities Act 2010.

Flexible working arrangements, including reduced hours, flexible start/end times, or compressed hours, are available to support work/life balance.