Assistant Engineer – Parking and Safety

Job number
LBC05019
Contract Type
Permanent
Posting End Date
4 June 2026
Job Area
Architects, Engineers and Surveyors
About the job
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Salary: £39,152 \- £41,771 a year plus £963 essential car user allowance

Hours per week: 37

Contract type: Permanent

Are you passionate about road safety, parking management and improving the highway network for local communities? Luton Borough Council is looking for an enthusiastic and skilled Assistant Engineer – Parking and Safety to join our dedicated Highways team.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in developing and delivering engineering solutions that improve road safety, traffic management and accessibility across the Borough.

Working closely with the Network and Safety Manager, you will investigate road safety and parking issues, design and implement engineering solutions, and help deliver the Highway Services element of the capital works programme.

You will provide an integrated approach to project management, contract administration and the delivery of highway and civil engineering schemes that enhance the safety and efficiency of the road network for all users.

The role involves collaboration with a wide range of partners including the Police, Borough Councils, public bodies, contractors and internal stakeholders to deliver innovative and community\-focused transport solutions.

You will also play an instrumental role in developing and implementing:

• Parking restrictions


• Controlled Parking Zones (CPZs)


• Traffic Exclusion Zones (TEZs)


• Road safety initiatives and traffic management schemes

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to contribute to meaningful projects that directly improve local communities and road user safety.

Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.

About you
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We are seeking a motivated individual with experience in road safety, parking schemes and highway engineering projects, including project, performance and budget management.

You will have:

• Experience prioritising, developing and implementing engineering work programmes


• Experience reviewing accident data and analysing 85th percentile speed data on highway networks


• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical issues to a variety of audiences


• The ability to work collaboratively and negotiate effectively with contractors and stakeholders


• Experience producing clear reports and correspondence on complex issues


• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage workloads, deadlines and budgets using your own initiative


• Good IT skills including Microsoft Office


• Knowledge and understanding of equality legislation and inclusive service delivery


• Knowledge of highways, traffic and contract legislation and regulations


• Knowledge of project management principles and techniques


• Working knowledge of the TSRGD

Qualifications

You will hold:

• HNC/HND, Degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering or a related discipline

Additional Requirements

• Ability to attend meetings at sites throughout the Borough on a regular basis using your own vehicle


• Ability to attend occasional meetings and emergencies outside normal working hours (approximately 12 times per year)

What We Can Offer You

Luton Borough Council is a forward\-looking authority committed to supporting and developing its employees.

We offer:

• Flexible working arrangements


• Excellent work/life balance


• A supportive, inclusive and motivating working environment


• Career development and progression opportunities


• A central, well\-connected office location in the heart of Luton


• The opportunity to work on projects that make a real difference to local communities

At Luton Borough Council, we value teamwork, innovation and professional growth. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels empowered to thrive and achieve their best.

Join us and help shape a safer, more accessible future for Luton.

About us
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Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision – that no\-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.

The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?

We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our borough

Application Process
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Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020\). A person’s criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority.

On occasions, we may close a vacancy early due to a very high number of applications being received.

Benefits
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We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include:

• From 25 to 32 days’ annual leave: linked to length of service and grade


• Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave


• Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area


• Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 19\.2 per cent (at April 2026\) and 3x salary death in service grant


• Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)


• Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home


• Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part\-time hours and alternative working patterns


• Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways


• Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons


• Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel

How to apply
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We understand that job applications take time and effort, but a high\-quality application shows that you are professional with a good attention to detail. The recruiting manager may receive a number of applications for each job advertised so you want yours to stand out!

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