Salford City Council
Senior Traffic Engineer
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Employer Salford City Council
Location Salford, Greater Manchester (GB)
Salary £47,181 – £50,269
Closing date 21 Aug 2026
Sector Highways & transport
Function Civil Engineer
Contract Type Permanent
Hours Full Time
Job Details
Join us as a Senior Traffic Engineer to play a valued role in the regeneration of Salford – while advancing your career as both a leader and technical professional.
Our Engineers have a large and varied pipeline of improvement schemes and new developments to bring to life within our communities. You can look forward to working on a diverse project portfolio, from large-scale traffic calming projects to small changes that matter to residents on local streets.
If you’re motivated by designing high-quality highways schemes that deliver a difference to road safety and mobility, Salford is a place where you can truly make your mark. It’s also a great place to continue growing your engineering expertise and leadership capabilities – with the opportunity to deputise for the Group Engineer when required.
Why join us in Traffic and Transportation?
- Scale of growth and regeneration in Salford.
- Complex mix of local and strategic issues.
- Wide variety of projects to work on and experience to gain.
- Close collaboration with a large in-house technical team.
- Strong learning culture with a focus on continuous development and access to the wider training and accreditation opportunities within the Salford City Council engineering community.
- Dedicated leadership and digital skills development programmes, tools and eLearning. AI innovation.
- Hybrid/flexible working.
- Competitive package, including excellent pension.
Your role
You will take on a significant role within the Traffic and Transportation team, working closely with your fellow Engineers and the Group Engineer. We want you to:
- Lead on the assessment and implementation of all types of Traffic Regulation Orders.
- Prepare feasibility and detailed designs for minor highway schemes. Assess, design and detail solutions to assist pedestrian and cycle movements.
- Provide traffic management advice for major and minor highway schemes and developer-led schemes.
- Complete the design of new signing and lining schemes.
- Issue minor works orders to contractors and check progress and quality on site.
- Ensure effective monitoring and reporting of projects.
- Liaise with other departments, Councillors and members of the public on traffic matters.
- Supervise and guide more junior team members.
- Deputise for or represent the Group Engineer when required.
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Your profile
- HNC or Degree in Traffic, Transport, Civil Engineering or a related discipline and membership of a professional institution.
- A strong track record in Traffic Management or Transportation Planning.
- Detailed knowledge and experience in the delivery of current Transport Planning/Traffic Engineering technical and legal requirements and practices.
- Detailed knowledge of the design standards for traffic signs and road markings, and for junction improvements and the enhancement of walking, cycling and bus priority schemes.
- Detailed understanding of project delivery and financial control.
- Experience of supervising a small team of professionals.
- Proficiency in a wide range of IT skills, including Microsoft Office and AutoCAD.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to Councillors and the public, both in writing and at public meetings.
- Experience in navigating difficult conversations and being able to give advice on the spot when asked at meetings with residents and elected Members.
- Full UK driving licence.
Company
Exciting new opportunities in Salford!
From new high-rises to highway improvements, revitalised waterways to greener spaces, Salford is being rebuilt. More people than ever before are choosing it as a place to live, work, invest and visit.
For you, this presents a major career opportunity. Joining Salford City Council’s Place Directorate is your chance to work at the heart of a transformational regeneration programme.
The size of our pipeline, and breadth of projects, means more potential to gain new experience and skills – and more opportunity to make an impact and add to your track record.
Help maximise the value of transport infrastructure
Salford has experienced rapid development and economic growth in recent years; it is home to a vibrant economy that is leading growth in Greater Manchester. Its population has grown at a rate unmatched elsewhere in the north of England.
Strong leadership and successful partnerships have helped to create an exciting future as a thriving cultural, economic, and residential location.
Our Place Directorate helps to shape a built environment that will underpin a brighter tomorrow. Transport infrastructure is central to our vision and strategies to improve connectivity, and support the sustainable growth of the city.
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Career development
We have a longstanding record of advancing the careers of our engineers, technical professionals and leaders. From formal training to e-learning to on-the-job mentoring, we ensure you have access to regular development opportunities.
Externally, our strong links to the Institution of Civil Engineers and the Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation help provide more well-rounded career development.
Rewards And Benefits
- GM Good Employment Charter: commitment to good employment principles, including secure work, fair pay, health, diversity, and inclusion.
- Pension: competitive Local Government Pension Scheme with tax savings. Additional savings are available through the Shared Cost AVC scheme.
- MyRewards: wide range of benefits, including lifestyle and wellbeing discounts.
- Leave & Leave Plus: 27 to 34 days’ leave (entitlement based on continuous service), plus bank holidays, with options to carry forward, bank, or purchase leave.
- Flexible/Hybrid working: different options can be discussed depending on the role and responsibilities.
- Cycle to Work: salary sacrifice bike scheme, plus on-site showers, lockers and racks.
- Car Club: access to low-emission fleet cars for council and personal use, with 62p per mile reimbursement for personal vehicle use.
- New Wheels: environmentally friendly car ownership via salary sacrifice, inclusive of maintenance, insurance, and tax.
- Family-related leave: parental, maternity, paternity, adoption, carers’ and compassionate leave.
Culture and inclusion
We are committed to developing a culture where everyone feels they can bring their whole self to work and is supported to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their background. There is a wide choice of Employee Network Groups and Peer Support Groups to join.
The Salford City Mayor’s Charter sets out a city-wide commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion. We:
- actively promote workforce equality and address discrimination, ensuring that sound policies and practices are in place
- provide opportunities for Salford’s diverse communities, ensuring recruitment and HR arrangements connect local residents to opportunities
- reinforce good practice around equality and diversity in our supply chain, and respect the diversity of Salford communities through responsible activity
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