Traffic Engineering Lead – Highway Projects

i-Jobs; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

i-Jobs in Gloucester is seeking a Traffic Engineering Team Manager to lead the Council’s capital highway programme, delivering engineering design, project and contract management services. You’ll provide confident leadership and steer multidisciplinary teams.

The role requires degree in engineering, professional membership (ICE/CIHT/IHE), and strong knowledge of highway/traffic design standards. You will drive safety, active travel, and environmental improvements while ensuring value-for-money.

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading an engineering/technical team.
• Strong highway and traffic engineering design knowledge.
• Experience managing projects through design, procurement and construction.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Traffic Engineering team for the Council's capital highway programme.
• Provide confident leadership to ensure operational delivery of the service.
• Oversee delivery of highway and traffic engineering schemes throughout their lifecycle.
• Ensure project designs comply with DoT guidance and national standards.
• Manage contracts, budgets and staff development and performance.

Skills

Project management

Contract management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

CDM Regulations 2015

Traffic engineering

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Digital delivery tools

Job description

i-Jobs in Gloucester is seeking a Traffic Engineering Team Manager to lead the Council’s capital highway programme, delivering engineering design, project and contract management services. You’ll provide confident leadership and steer multidisciplinary teams.

The role requires degree in engineering, professional membership (ICE/CIHT/IHE), and strong knowledge of highway/traffic design standards. You will drive safety, active travel, and environmental improvements while ensuring value-for-money.