Traffic Management Engineer

Hampshire Shared Services Partnership; Winchester; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Hampshire County Council is recruiting for a Traffic Management Engineer within the Safer Roads and Parking Team. The role offers hybrid working, with options to work from home, drop-in centres, and the Winchester HQ, including site duties on live highways.

You will assist in delivering Traffic and Safety schemes, identify and implement improvements, and collaborate with Police, local authorities and other bodies to enhance road safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• GCSEs including Maths and English.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams/Zoom).

Responsibilities

• Assist in the delivery and monitoring of Traffic and Safety schemes and programmes.
• Support budget management and coordination with external partner organisations and internal teams.

Skills

Communication skills

Proactive

Organisation

Education

GCSE including Maths and English

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams/Zoom)

Job description

Job Details:

Job Reference: HCC625313
Salary Range: £28,697 - £31,573 per annum
Work Location: Elizabeth II Court, Winchester (Hybrid Working)
Hours per week: 37 (part time hours will be considered)
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 22 November 2026

The Role:

Hampshire County Council is looking to recruit within our Safer Roads and Parking Team as part of the Traffic and Safety Group. We are looking for talented and motivated individuals to help shape the future of our communities.

This role provides the opportunity to develop skills and knowledge in this area of work. It is an ideal role for someone starting a career in this area of engineering and offers varied and interesting projects with the opportunity for innovation. It is a hybrid and flexible working role which can be carried out from home and drop-in centres throughout the County as well as the County Council Headquarters in Winchester and external locations, and does include work on live highway sites.

What you’ll do:

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team and play a key part in keeping Hampshire moving and making the roads safer. In an engineering role you will assist in the delivery and monitoring of the Traffic and Safety scheme programmes, be involved in identifying, devising and delivering schemes and initiatives that will enhance the safety and efficiency of the road network for all highway users, as well as providing support for other highways and transport functions. This will include working closely with our external partner organisations such as the Police, District and Borough Councils, and other public bodies and representatives, as well as internal partner groups.

We would love to hear from applicants who want to be part of a successful road safety and community focused Traffic and Safety Team.

What we’re looking for:

We’re looking for a well‑organised and proactive individual with strong communication skills and a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams/Zoom. Educated to GCSE level (including Maths and English), you will be able to work independently, manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and contribute effectively as part of a team.

You will have an understanding of road user safety and the principles of improving road user behaviour, with the ability to apply your knowledge to support the development and delivery of highway safety and traffic management projects, including budget management. Previous experience in traffic management, road safety, or highway engineering would be advantageous, but is not essential.

Why join us?

Hampshire County Council is nationally recognised as one of the highest performing local authorities in the UK. A forward‑looking local authority, it offers a pleasant working environment, flexible working, an excellent work/life balance and a central and well‑connected Head Office location in the heart of the city of Winchester.

We offer a flexible, motivating and inclusive workplace, where talent is truly recognised and developed. We have created an environment that you can look forward to being a part of and where you are empowered to be your best and believe in creating a workplace built on teamwork where people can grow and develop in their roles.

To find out more about what we can offer you in return, please see our Benefits Package .

Additional Information:

Traffic Management Engineer Candidate Pack

Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:

Peter Goodchild, Team Leader, Traffic West Team on [e-mail]
Mandy Ware, Assistant Highway Manager on [e-mail]

Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies.

We are a Disability Confident Employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.