Civic Recruitment Limited
Traffic Engineer
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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.
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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.
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Essential Qualifications Required
- 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.
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