Traffic Engineering Senior Technician (CDC)

City Of Doncaster Council; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in Doncaster is seeking a Traffic Engineering Senior Technician to manage traffic signal systems. You will plan, implement, and optimize traffic signal infrastructure, ensuring compliance with health & safety standards. Ideal candidates will demonstrate a strong technical background, excellent problem-solving skills, and effective communication abilities. The position offers attractive employee benefits and the chance to work in a dynamic team environment.

Benefits

Local government pension scheme

Well-being support

Development opportunities

Staff discount schemes

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in electrical/electronic systems.
• Strong foundational knowledge of technical principles.
• Proactive attitude and eagerness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement traffic signal infrastructure.
• Support feasibility, design, and implementation of traffic signal schemes.
• Monitor traffic flow data to optimize signal timings.

Skills

Problem solving

Effective communication

Technical principles in electrical/electronic systems

Job description

The City of Doncaster Council is a confident, ambitious organisation which puts improving the lifeof its residents at the centre of everything we do.You have an opportunity to be part of this in the role of Traffic Engineering Senior Technician to work in the Traffic Signals and Control section.

As a Traffic Engineering Senior Technician, you will play a keyrole in the planning, implementation and operation of traffic signal infrastructure across the city. You will support the delivery of safe, efficient, and sustainable traffic management solutions, contributing to the council’s strategic transport objectives.

In this role, you will support the feasibility, design, and implementation of traffic signal schemes, while overseeing fault diagnosis and coordinating with external contractors for maintenance and repairs. You will monitor traffic flow data to optimise signal timings, ensure compliance with technical standards and health & safety regulations, and contribute to the development of Urban Traffic Control (UTC) and Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS). You will be required to maintain accurate records of traffic signals and control system parameters.

The ideal candidate will have a genuine interest in electrical / electronic systems and a strong foundation in technical principles. They will demonstrate excellent problem‑solving abilities, approaching challenges with creativity and logical thinking. Clear and confident communication skills are essential, enabling effective collaboration with colleagues, stakeholders, and clients. This candidate will be proactive, eager to learn, and committed to delivering high‑quality work in a dynamic environment.

In return for your hard work and dedication, we can offer you the chance to be part of a great team dedicated to ensuring that all people in Doncaster thrive. You will also have access to a variety of attractive employee benefits including competitive leave entitlement, a generous local government pension scheme, a wide range of well‑being support and development opportunities. You will also have access to a range of staff discount and benefits schemes. More information on the benefits available to you as a City of Doncaster Council employee can be found in the attached benefits book.

Please ensure you view the job summary and job profile as you will need to demonstrate in your application form how you meet the required criteria.

Shortlisting will take place week commencing 17th November 2025 and it is anticipated that interviews will be held in the week commencing 24th November 2025.

For further details or to arrange an informal chat, please contact: David Clegg at [e-mail].

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