Traffic & Road Safety Engineer - Transport Planning

Kirklees Metropolitan Council; North Carolina; On-site; USD 46,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Durham County Council in Durham is seeking a Traffic Engineer to design and deliver traffic management, road safety and transport planning schemes that enhance safety and support communities.

You will design, commission and deliver schemes, respond to highway matters, supervise junior staff, and contribute to budget and service development. The appointment is career graded with progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• 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 related legislation, working 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.

Skills

Traffic management experience

Public stakeholder liaison

Team supervision

Education

HNC in Civil Engineering

Job description

Durham County Council in Durham is seeking a Traffic Engineer to design and deliver traffic management, road safety and transport planning schemes that enhance safety and support communities.

You will design, commission and deliver schemes, respond to highway matters, supervise junior staff, and contribute to budget and service development. The appointment is career graded with progression opportunities.