Traffic Engineering Project Manager

Schools’ Choice; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking team at a leading organization focused on enhancing road safety and community wellbeing as a Traffic Engineering Project Manager. This hybrid role allows for flexible working arrangements, supporting project management of key traffic engineering programmes that improve public safety and enhance sustainable travel initiatives.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong project management experience in traffic engineering or highways.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and drive collaborative practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead project delivery of the 20mph Speed Limit Programme and Traffic Engineering Safety Scheme Programme.
• Manage and oversee project objectives within budget and timelines.
• Chair regular project meetings with consultants and contractors.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Problem Solving

Job description

Job Title: Traffic Engineering Project Manager
Location: Hybrid (with in-person meetings 1 day every 2-4 weeks)
Contract Type: Full-Time (Flexible - 4 days/40 hours per week considered)
Salary: Competitive

Length of role: Long Term

Opus People Solutions are working with Shropshire Council to recruit for a Traffic Engineering Project Manager.

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Project Manager to lead and deliver key traffic engineering programmes. Reporting directly to the Traffic Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for managing and delivering high-impact projects that directly improve road safety and community wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead project delivery of the 20mph Speed Limit Programme and Traffic Engineering Safety Scheme Programme, overseeing performance, programme timelines, financial tracking, and risk management.
• Act as Project Manager across various traffic engineering programmes and budgets, coordinating the planning, organisation, and resource management to meet project objectives within agreed constraints.
• Chair and lead regular project meetings involving consultants, contractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Work closely with the Traffic Engineering Manager to foster a collaborative, 'one team' culture across all parties.
• Attend in-person meetings approximately one day every 2-4 weeks.

What We're Looking For:

• Strong project management experience, preferably within traffic engineering, highways, or transport infrastructure.
• Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders and drive collaborative working practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and maintain focus on delivering outcomes within scope and budget.
• A proactive, organised approach to problem solving and risk management.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a forward-thinking team delivering real improvements in road safety and sustainable travel.
• Flexible working - full-time preferred, but we're open to 4-day working weeks (40 hours).
• Opportunity for the role to expand and offer further career development.

For more information or to process your application for this role, please apply online now.