Traffic Engineer

Critical Project Resourcing Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A local authority in London is seeking an interim Senior Traffic Engineer to join their Highways team. You will lead projects from feasibility to design and implementation, focusing on improving the public realm and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Candidates should have a professional qualification in traffic engineering and proven experience in highway projects. The position offers a competitive rate of £40–£45 per hour.

Qualifications

• Professional qualification in highway/traffic engineering or equivalent, or working towards one.
• Proven experience delivering highway projects and applying highway/traffic engineering principles.
• Strong knowledge of highways legislation and health & safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and delivery of highway projects.
• Manage projects effectively: plan, budget, and control resources.
• Respond to member and resident enquiries clearly.

Skills

Highway/traffic engineering

Project management

Communication

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Education

Professional qualification in highway/traffic engineering

Job description

Overview

Senior Traffic Engineer – £40–£45 per hour (Umbrella) – London

A London Local Authority is seeking an interim Senior Traffic Engineer to join the Highways team in the London Borough. This is an exciting opportunity to take responsibility for projects from feasibility through to design and implementation within a fast-moving and dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of highway public realm improvements, active travel projects, and traffic calming/causality reduction schemes.
• Work on Section 106 and 278 projects, drainage and sustainable drainage systems to protect highways and reduce surface water flooding.
• Apply theoretical and practical engineering methods to solve complex highway problems.
• Support Principal Engineers on service and operational matters.
• Ensure compliance with design standards, best practices, and health & safety regulations, including CDM.
• Manage projects effectively: plan, budget, organise, and control tasks, people, and resources.
• Use programme and contract management skills to maintain budgets and deliver projects efficiently.
• Respond promptly to member and resident enquiries, including attending public meetings to explain proposals in a clear, non-technical manner.

Requirements

• Professional qualification in highway/traffic engineering or equivalent, or working towards one.
• Proven experience delivering highway projects and applying highway/traffic engineering principles.
• Strong knowledge of highways legislation, street works, and health & safety requirements.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office packages.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage effectively with residents, businesses, and elected members.