Senior Traffic Engineer - EV Chargepoint Lead

Walsall Council; Walsall; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Walsall Council is seeking a Principal Engineer - Traffic Management to lead our EV Charge Point Infrastructure Programme and related highway works. You will oversee ~1000 charging points, manage projects, and represent the council on key boards, ensuring contractual obligations are met and engineering guidance is provided across stakeholders.

The role requires a strong background in traffic management, highway regulations, and effective communication with contractors, councillors and the

Qualifications

• Experience in traffic regulation and highway engineering
• Knowledge of Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions and related guidance
• Contract monitoring and performance reporting requirements
• Ability to communicate with internal/external stakeholders on engineering matters

Responsibilities

• Lead specialist role supporting EV Charge Point Infrastructure Programme including ~1000 charging points
• Project management and supervision across highway works
• Represent the authority on the Project Board
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and deliverables
• Advise on engineering matters to internal/external stakeholders

Skills

Traffic management

Contract monitoring

Public-sector liaison

Project governance

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Walsall Council is seeking a Principal Engineer - Traffic Management to lead our EV Charge Point Infrastructure Programme and related highway works. You will oversee ~1000 charging points, manage projects, and represent the council on key boards, ensuring contractual obligations are met and engineering guidance is provided across stakeholders.

The role requires a strong background in traffic management, highway regulations, and effective communication with contractors, councillors and the