Senior Traffic Engineer: Lead High-Impact Projects (Hybrid)

Calderdale Council; Halifax; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Local Government pension scheme

Generous annual leave entitlement

Career development and professional增长

Job summary

Calderdale Council is seeking a Senior Traffic Engineer to lead the development and delivery of traffic engineering schemes, improve road safety and promote sustainable transport across Calderdale. The role involves advising colleagues and elected members, managing multiple projects and budgets, and delivering innovative design solutions.

You will mentor engineers, coordinate with consultants and stakeholders, ensure health and safety compliance, and support the Team Leader as needed.

Qualifications

• A degree in Civil Engineering, Construction & Built Environment, Asset Management or a related discipline, or significant relevant experience.
• Hold a full driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.
• Proven experience delivering traffic engineering and highway schemes.
• Strong knowledge of TSRGD, DMRB and highway legislation.
• Experience managing budgets, programmes and multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience with AutoCAD and highways/traffic design software.
• Knowledge of Traffic Regulation Orders, Speed Limit Orders and Parking Places Orders.
• Commitment to delivering safe, sustainable and customer-focused engineering solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of traffic engineering schemes and programmes.
• Act as a technical expert, providing advice to colleagues, stakeholders and elected members.
• Manage multiple projects, budgets, risk registers and delivery programmes.
• Produce innovative, safe and cost-effective design solutions.
• Coordinate with consultants, contractors, utility providers, regional authorities and key stakeholders.
• Ensure high levels of health and safety including compliance with CDM Regulations.
• Mentor and develop engineers and junior team members.
• Support the Team Leader and deputising when required.
• Drive continuous improvement, innovation and best practice within the service.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Highways design software

Job description

Calderdale Council is seeking a Senior Traffic Engineer to lead the development and delivery of traffic engineering schemes, improve road safety and promote sustainable transport across Calderdale. The role involves advising colleagues and elected members, managing multiple projects and budgets, and delivering innovative design solutions.

You will mentor engineers, coordinate with consultants and stakeholders, ensure health and safety compliance, and support the Team Leader as needed.