Traffic Engineering & Highway Safety Manager

Kirklees Metropolitan Council; England; Hybrid; GBP 61,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

LGPS pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to work

Job summary

Gloucestershire County Council is seeking a Traffic Engineering Manager to lead a high-profile highway improvements programme, delivering projects on time and within budget while improving road safety, accessibility and sustainable travel.

You will manage a growing multi-disciplinary team, shape design standards, oversee contractors, and champion innovative methods including AI. Hybrid working is available, with time in the office to collaborate with colleagues and partners.

Qualifications

• Experience leading highway improvement projects.
• Ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and contractors.
• Strong understanding of health and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of a substantial highway improvements programme within budget and schedule.
• Ensure designs meet local and national standards and are innovative.
• Oversee project management and design processes for successful delivery.
• Oversee contractors to ensure works are to design and budget.
• Drive team development using innovative methods including AI.

Skills

Team leadership

Project management

Highway design

Contractor management

AI literacy

Job description

Gloucestershire County Council is seeking a Traffic Engineering Manager to lead a high-profile highway improvements programme, delivering projects on time and within budget while improving road safety, accessibility and sustainable travel.

You will manage a growing multi-disciplinary team, shape design standards, oversee contractors, and champion innovative methods including AI. Hybrid working is available, with time in the office to collaborate with colleagues and partners.