Traffic & Road Safety Engineer (Hybrid)

Durham County Council; North East; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

Job summary

Durham County Council Traffic Engineering is recruiting a skilled Traffic Engineer to join the Traffic Management Team. You will design and deliver traffic management, road safety and transport planning schemes to enhance safety and support local communities.

The role involves coordinating schemes, responding to public and elected member queries, supervising junior staff, and contributing to budget management and service development.

Qualifications

• You will need: HNC in Civil Engineering or equivalent in a relevant subject.
• Experience at an appropriate level in traffic management, and/or accident investigation.
• Experience in dealing with members of the public and Elected members.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and co-ordinate 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

Public interaction

Budget management

Team supervision

Education

HNC in Civil Engineering

Job description

Durham County Council Traffic Engineering is recruiting a skilled Traffic Engineer to join the Traffic Management Team. You will design and deliver traffic management, road safety and transport planning schemes to enhance safety and support local communities.

The role involves coordinating schemes, responding to public and elected member queries, supervising junior staff, and contributing to budget management and service development.