Traffic Engineer

12 months contract with a local authority Umbrella \- 23\.76 per hour \- Umbrella

Job Purpose

As a Traffic Engineer, you will support the Traffic \& Road Safety team in the design, development, and delivery of Controlled Parking Zones (CPZs) and other on\-street parking schemes across the borough. You will provide technical expertise on traffic management matters, respond to traffic\-related enquiries, and contribute to the delivery of safe, effective, and compliant highway and parking solutions.

Key Duties/Accountabilities

• Design and develop Controlled Parking Zones (CPZs) and on\-street parking schemes.


• Assess and respond to traffic and parking\-related enquiries from residents, Members, and stakeholders.


• Support the Senior Engineer in the delivery of traffic engineering and road safety projects.


• Produce letters, emails, briefing notes, reports, and technical documentation.


• Ensure decisions, assessments, and recommendations are accurately documented to provide a clear audit trail.


• Assess requirements for renewing and replacing traffic signs and road markings.


• Arrange and monitor works through the Council's approved processes.


• Maintain accurate records relating to orders, invoices, payments, budgets, and project costs.


• Monitor expenditure and assist with budget forecasting.


• Prepare consultation drawings and traffic order documentation.


• Apply Traffic Signs Regulations and associated legislation to designs and recommendations.


• Liaise with contractors, officers, residents, and elected Members regarding traffic schemes and proposals.


• Support the progression of projects from design through to implementation.

Essential Experience Required

• Experience designing Controlled Parking Zones (CPZs) and parking management schemes.


• Experience working within traffic engineering, transport planning, highways, or road safety environments.


• Experience applying Traffic Signs Regulations and relevant legislation.


• Experience preparing traffic orders, consultation plans, and technical drawings.


• Experience managing project records, budgets, invoices, and expenditure.


• Experience responding to public and stakeholder enquiries.


• Experience working within a London borough environment is essential.


• Ability to work independently and effectively within a small team.


• Experience using AutoCAD and/or ParkMap is highly desirable.

Essential Qualifications Required
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• Qualification in Civil Engineering, Highway Engineering, Transport Planning, Traffic Engineering, or a related discipline.


• Knowledge of Traffic Signs Regulations and parking legislation.


• Full UK Driving Licence.


• Access to a vehicle for business use.

Competent user of Microsoft Office applications.

• Additional Information to Note



• Working hours: 36 hours per week.


• Hybrid working arrangement available.


• Homeworking available on agreed days/dates.


• Generally 2 days remote working and 3 days office/site\-based.


• Candidates must be able to attend the borough and Council offices at short notice and at least 3 days per week.


• Full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle are essential to travel around the borough.


• We work on bi\-weekly payment schedule.


• The role closes on 14th September 2026, apply ASAP.

As a Traffic Engineer, you will support the Traffic \& Road Safety team in the design, development, and delivery of Controlled Parking Zones (CPZs) and other on\-street parking schemes across the borough. You will provide technical expertise on traffic management matters, respond to traffic\-related enquiries, and contribute to the delivery of safe, effective, and compliant highway and parking solutions.

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