Traffic Engineer

Bristol City Council; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Hybrid working

Generous annual leave

Flexitime

Disability Confident employer

Job summary

Bristol City Council is seeking a Traffic Engineer to lead the delivery of traffic and transport projects across the city. You will design and implement technical solutions to enhance Bristol's highway infrastructure and provide expert guidance to colleagues, elected members and the public.

The role requires experience in traffic engineering or transport planning, with knowledge of transport legislation. You will communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders and help drive service

Qualifications

• Experience in traffic engineering, transport planning or related discipline.
• Sound understanding of transport legislation and practices.
• Ability to communicate with a wide range of stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of traffic and transport projects and service improvements.
• Design and implement technical solutions for Bristol's highway infrastructure.
• Provide expert advice to colleagues, elected members, stakeholders and the public.
• Manage and coordinate project activities to meet objectives and timescales.
• Interpret and communicate complex technical information to support decision-making.
• Contribute to service development and continuous improvement within the Transport Division.

Skills

Traffic engineering

Transport planning

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil/transport engineering

Job description

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

Full Time, Permanent

Are you an experienced traffic engineering professional looking to make a real impact on Bristol's transport network?

We're looking for a skilled and motivated Traffic Engineer to join our Transport Service. This is an exciting opportunity to take a leading role in the development and delivery of traffic and transport projects that support safer, more sustainable and accessible travel across the city.

What you'll do

• Lead the delivery of traffic and transport projects and service improvements.
• Design and implement technical solutions to develop and enhance Bristol's highway infrastructure.
• Provide expert advice and guidance to colleagues, elected members, stakeholders and members of the public.
• Manage and coordinate project activities to ensure delivery against agreed objectives and timescales.
• Interpret and communicate complex technical information to support decision-making and project development.
• Contribute to service development, innovation and continuous improvement across the Transport Division.

About you

You'll have relevant qualifications or substantial experience in traffic engineering, transport planning or a related discipline, together with a sound understanding of transport legislation and practices. You'll be confident managing projects, solving complex problems and communicating effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.

You'll bring experience of delivering technical work, prioritising competing demands and working collaboratively to achieve successful outcomes. Knowledge of TSRGD 2016 and Traffic Regulation Order procedures is essential.

Why Bristol City Council?

At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast-moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation.

As part of our team, you'll benefit from:

• Hybrid working arrangements available for the majority of roles, helping you balance service needs with individual choice through a mix of home and office working.
• Flexible working and flexitime arrangements.
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• A generous annual leave allowance.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunities to develop your skills and progress your career.
• The chance to make a meaningful contribution to Bristol's future and help deliver projects that improve life for residents, businesses and visitors.

To be shortlisted for interview you’ll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we reserve the right to close this vacancy early. We therefore encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Please note that this role may require working on the transport network in all weather conditions and occasionally outside normal working hours.

We're a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. We'll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career.

Bristol City Council strives to have a workforce that reflects the communities it serves, we are therefore committed to ensuring diversity in our hiring process. We welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit.

The personal information section (including your name) you’ll complete as part of the application form will not be visible to hiring managers but is used confidentially to make sure that everyone is treated fairly.