Traffic Management & Road Safety Engineer

Durham County Council; Spennymoor; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

27 days annual leave rising to 32 (5+)

Job summary

Durham County Council is seeking a Traffic Engineer to design and deliver traffic management, road safety and transport planning schemes to improve safety across communities. You will lead schemes, respond to public queries, and oversee orders while supporting junior staff and contributing to service development.

The role offers career progression within a dynamic Traffic Management Team, with hybrid working options and a strong focus on collaboration with partners and elected members.

Qualifications

• HNC in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience in traffic management and/or accident investigation.
• Experience dealing with members of the public and elected members.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and coordinate traffic management and road safety schemes.
• Respond to traffic and highway matters raised by the public, elected members and partner organisations.
• Oversee Traffic Regulation Orders and associated legislation, working closely with legal colleagues.
• Supervise junior team members and check technical drawings and reports.
• Provide advice and guidance on traffic management measures and highway matters.
• Support senior staff with budget management, project delivery and service development.
• Represent the service at meetings, working groups and panels.
• Support the development and wellbeing of colleagues within the team.

Skills

Traffic management

Accident investigation

Public liaison

Education

HNC in Civil Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Durham County Council is seeking a Traffic Engineer to design and deliver traffic management, road safety and transport planning schemes to improve safety across communities. You will lead schemes, respond to public queries, and oversee orders while supporting junior staff and contributing to service development.

The role offers career progression within a dynamic Traffic Management Team, with hybrid working options and a strong focus on collaboration with partners and elected members.