Traffic and Transportation Engineer

Derby City Council; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

Team Derby Rewards

Tusker Car Benefit Scheme

Generous annual leave

Hybrid working

Learning and development

Health and wellbeing

Job summary

Derby City Council is seeking a Traffic and Transportation Engineer to join the New Streets and Highways Development Control team. You will lead on assessing planning applications and proposals, evaluating their impact on highway and transport networks, and provide evidence-based recommendations.

You will collaborate with planning officers, developers and other stakeholders to secure safe access, efficient schemes and deliver sustainable transport outcomes for Derby’s growing city.

Qualifications

• Experience in highway development control and traffic engineering is required.
• Understanding of planning and highway legislation, policies and guidance.
• Experience in assessing development proposals and providing clear technical advice.
• Strong communication skills and confidence to work with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Ability to manage own workload while supporting colleagues and juniors.
• Proactive approach and genuine interest in improving transport and travel opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Lead on the assessment of planning applications and development proposals, evaluating impact on the highway and transport network, and provide evidence-based recommendations.
• Work closely with planning officers, developers, elected members, internal services and external stakeholders to secure appropriate highway improvements.
• Provide expert technical advice on highway development control matters within a busy development environment.
• Manage varied workloads and deliver sound guidance to support Derby’s transport objectives.

Skills

Highway development control

Traffic engineering

Transport planning

Planning legislation awareness

Stakeholder communication

Workload management

Proactive transport improvement

Job description

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Job title Traffic and Transportation Engineer Job reference 000012527 Date posted 01/10/2026 Application closing date 18/10/2026 Working Pattern Full time Salary Grade J, £42,123 - £46,579 a year Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Job category/type Other Attachments Blank Job description

Salary: £42,123 - £46,579 a year
Location: Council House (hybrid working) & Site Inspections
Hours: 37 hours a week
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 18 October 2026

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Traffic and Transportation Engineer to join our team and help shape the future of Derby’s transport network. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping the city's future by assessing the impact of new developments, supporting sustainable growth, and helping to maintain a safe and efficient highway network for all users.

As part of a professional and collaborative team, you will provide expert technical advice on highway development control matters, ensuring that new developments deliver safe and suitable access arrangements while supporting the Council's wider transport, sustainability and regeneration objectives.

About the Role

Working within the New Streets and Highways Development Control team, you will lead on the assessment of planning applications and development proposals, evaluating their impact on the highway and transport network, and providing clear, evidence-based recommendations.

You will work closely with planning officers, developers, elected members, internal services and external stakeholders to ensure that development-related transport issues are effectively managed and that appropriate highway improvements are secured.

We are looking for a proactive and skilled professional who can confidently manage a varied workload and provide sound advice in a busy development environment.

We welcome applications from individuals who have:

• Experience in highway development control, traffic engineering, transport planning or a similar field.
• An understanding of planning and highway legislation, policies and guidance.
• Experience in assessing development proposals and providing clear technical advice.
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to work with a wide range of stakeholders.
• The ability to manage their own workload while supporting colleagues and junior team members.
• A proactive approach and a genuine interest in improving transport and travel opportunities.

Who We Are

At Derby City Council, we're proud to deliver over 250 essential services that support our residents, communities and businesses. Guided by our vision to create an Inclusive, Green, Growing and Vibrant City, we put people at the heart of everything we do.

Our values shape how we work every day. We believe in Great People, One Team, we're Bold in embracing change, Strong in delivering for our communities, and We Care about making a positive difference.

Join us and you'll be part of an ambitious, collaborative organisation where you can develop your career while helping to shape Derby's future.

Why join Derby City Council?

At Derby City Council, you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference while building a rewarding career in an organisation that values, supports and invests in its people.

Alongside the opportunity to help shape the future of Derby, you'll benefit from a comprehensive range of employee benefits, including:

Financial Benefits

• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) – a secure, defined benefit pension with life cover
• Team Derby Rewards – discounts across a wide range of retail, leisure and lifestyle brands
• Tusker Car Benefit Scheme – a salary sacrifice scheme for leasing a brand-new, fully maintained and insured vehicle

Work-Life Balance

• Generous annual leave, starting at 27 days and rising to 32 days after five years' service (plus bank holidays, depending on your contract)
• The option to purchase additional annual leave
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements for many roles
• Flexible retirement options, where eligible
• Support for colleagues with caring responsibilities

Learning and Development

• Learning and development opportunities, with regular career conversations to support your growth
• Leadership and management development programmes, mentoring and professional qualifications
• Modern workspaces designed to support collaboration, productivity and wellbeing

Health and Wellbeing

• Employee Assistance Programme, wellbeing support and a year-round wellbeing calendar
• Free annual flu vaccinations
• Cycle2Work Scheme and free cycle training

Community and Inclusion

• Up to 15 hours of volunteering leave each year
• Recognition through initiatives including the Here for Derby Awards and Long Service Awards
• The opportunity to join one of our Employee Networks, including LGBTQ+, Disabled Employees and Carers, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Employees, and Neurodiversity

At Derby City Council, we believe our people are our greatest strength. Whatever stage you're at in your career, you'll be joining an inclusive organisation where you'll be supported to develop, feel valued and make a meaningful difference to the communities we serve.

Some benefits are dependent on your role, contract or length of service.

Important Information

Links to the full Job Description and Person Specification are available below.

Before submitting your application, please read our guidance on filling in your application form and ensure your supporting statement clearly demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification.

All employees will normally be appointed to the minimum of the grade for the role.

Where a DBS requirement is indicated at the top of this advert, the successful candidate will be subject to the appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check as part of our safer recruitment process.

Where a Market Rate Supplement is indicated at the top of this advert, it is paid in addition to the basic salary and is subject to regular review. The supplement may be reduced or withdrawn and will reduce in line with incremental progression and pay awards.

The Council has a legal obligation to consider suitable redeployment opportunities for employees at risk of redundancy. Consequently, this vacancy may be withdrawn before the advertised closing date if it is filled through the Council's redeployment process.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At Derby City Council, we're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and can thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and believe our workforce should reflect the diverse communities we serve.

As a Disability Confident Leader, disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role can choose to apply through our Guaranteed Interview Scheme.

We are also proud to hold the Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Silver Award, recognising our commitment to supporting serving personnel, veterans and their families. Members of the Armed Forces community, veterans and their close family members who meet the essential criteria are also eligible for our Guaranteed Interview Scheme.

If you need any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, including during your application, interview or onboarding, we'll work with you to provide the support you need.

If you have any questions about this vacancy or need assistance with your application, please contact the Recruitment Team on 01332 640844 (Relay UK: 18001 01332 640844) or email [e-mail]

Interview dates: TBC
Interview location: The Council House

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