If you’re passionate about engineering and thrive in a dynamic environment, apply now and let’s build the future together! As a Traffic Engineer, you will deliver engineering projects, shaping highways to elevate road safety and sustainable travel.

About The Team & Role: 

In this role, you will manage and deliver traffic engineering projects from design to procurement and construction. You will produce that designs and contract documents that are in accordance with standards and guidelines. You will have a keen interest in and a commitment to road safety and sustainability.

You will be the designer and supervise other colleagues in producing engineering solutions for both urban and rural environments, that will improve road safety and infrastructure for walking, cycling and buses. You will provide solutions applying relevant standards, innovation and give cost effectiveness. As required, you will undertake the role of site supervisor and/or the NEC4 PM during the construction phase. You will ensure that health and safety regulations are applied to all projects including the CDM Regulations 2015.

You will build and maintain excellent working relationships with clients and stakeholders so that council and project objectives are met.

This position offers a career progression pathway opportunity that allows you to increase your knowledge, skills and responsibilities to achieve the requirements of the higher grade.

To see further why developing your career with Gloucestershire County Council can be hugely rewarding please see the link below.

About You: 

You will be committed to sustainable travel principles and the impact of engineering on environmental issues.

As an experienced engineer, you’ll bring innovative design solutions to life, ensuring successful delivery, value for money, greater safety and sustainability. You will have substantial experience in highway and traffic engineering projects that improve sustainable travel including for example the design of cycling infrastructure in accordance with current standards.

Be proficient in project programming and resource management. You will have a track record of effective stakeholder collaboration. You will have experience of producing contract documents and working with contractors. You will have experience of applying the CDM Regulations 2015. You will be proficient in AutoCAD and other technical design software.

You will be committed to health, safety, welfare, and equal opportunities, you can work under pressure to meet deadlines.

About Us:

Hybrid working arrangements are available for many of our roles, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice, with a mix of both remote and office working.

For all your hard work, you will receive the following:

• Flexible and agile working opportunities
• 25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years continuous service
• An option to purchase 10 days of additional leave per year (pro rata for part-time staff)
• Family friendly employer offering benefits to help support you and your family
• Career development and qualification opportunities
• Supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone.
• An in-house Occupational Health service
• Employee discount scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Gloucestershire Salary Sacrifice Green Car Scheme (T&Cs apply)

Links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) network and the Young Employees Network