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Principal Engineer - Ref: EE07526
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Walsall Council, Principal Engineer - Traffic Management - Ref: EE07526
Salary
- G11 (SCP’s 40-43) £51,356 to £54,495 (pay award pending)
Role Overview
You will play a key role in the activities of the Permanent and Temporary Traffic Management team during a period of significant transformation and regeneration of the borough.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead Specialist Role: Provide the lead specialist role supporting our Electric Vehicle (EV) Charge Point Infrastructure Programme.
- Implementation and Management: Oversee the implementation and management of approximately 1,000 EV Charging Points on and off street across the borough of Walsall.
- Project Management and Supervision: Manage and supervise projects.
- Representation: Represent the authority on the Project Board.
- Compliance: Ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
- Advice: Provide advice to internal and external stakeholders on engineering matters.
- Supporting Wider Functions: Support the wider functions of the Permanent and Temporary Traffic Management team including:
- Issuing of skip and scaffold permits.
- Assessment of abnormal load movements.
- Analysis of network impact from traffic management proposals.
- Road safety advice to external agencies on the location of bus stops and shelters.
- Work with colleagues to deliver large highway improvement schemes across the borough.
Emphasis on:
- Preparation and implementation of temporary and permanent Traffic Regulation Orders.
- Knowledge of the Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions, the Traffic Signs Manual and associated legislation and guidance.
- Contract monitoring and performance reporting.
- Knowledge and experience of the requirements of the New Road and Street Works Act and associated legislation and guidance.
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Day-to-Day Responsibilities:
- Drafting, consulting on, marking, and implementation of Traffic Regulation Orders.
- Supervision of on-site works.
- Assisting the Team Manager with respect to service delivery.
- Timely investigation and response to customer enquiries and service requests.
- General activities related to the roles and functions of the service.
Leadership and Responsibility:
- Responsible over any delegated projects, teams, project officers, seconded officers, students, and trainees.
Requirements
- Relevant experience and a thorough understanding of traffic management techniques and associated legislation.
Working Conditions
- The council operates an agile working policy, giving staff a choice of their work location but there will also be a requirement to travel throughout the borough and attend meetings on site.
Contact Information
For an informal discussion about this role, please contact: Graham Wallis, Network Manager: 01922 654646
Application Process
Job Description and Employee Specification
Important Note
When completing your online application form, you will be asked to enter supporting information. You must enter a detailed supporting information statement describing how your skills, abilities, and experience meet the specific criteria included in the employee specification. If you do not include a supporting information statement, you will not be shortlisted. Please also ensure that you complete the work history and qualifications sections of your application form. Please do not add a CV as we do not accept them.
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Closing Date
- 13 September 2026
Additional Information
This post is covered by the Government’s Code of Practice on the English Language Fluency Duty for public sector workers. The post holder will be required to communicate verbally with customers and provide advice and/or information in accurate spoken English.
We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this job vacancy. We are not accepting agency applications or referrals at this time.
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