Senior Engineer (Traffic & Highways)

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Engineer to join their Highways team. This role will focus on the design, development and delivery of a range of highways, active travel, road safety and public realm improvement schemes. The successful candidate will play a key role in progressing projects from concept through to implementation while supporting wider service objectives.

• Lead and/or assist in progressing engineering schemes in accordance with programmes agreed with the Principal Engineer.
• Manage, design and implement traffic management, road safety, cycle infrastructure, bus priority, liveable neighbourhood, school streets, play streets and public realm enhancement projects.
• Manage and progress civil and highway engineering matters and respond to enquiries and complaints.
• Deliver timely and effective engineering outcomes that support objectives and best value principles.
• Deputise for the Principal Engineer when required.
• Ensure statutory and legal obligations are delivered in a customer-focused manner.
• Represent the organisation as a technical expert on highways and engineering matters.
• Supervise staff when necessary and contribute to training, development and performance management.
• Actively contribute to the development and continuous improvement of the Highways Service.

For the first 3-5 months, the successful candidate will primarily be involved in the design and development of road safety, collision reduction and cycling schemes.

You will be required to:

• Have strong working experience using AutoCAD.
• Be fully competent in reading, interpreting, reviewing and producing engineering drawings.
• Technically appraise, critique and produce technical notes on AutoCAD drawings and in the form of briefing/technical notes, associated with cycle development and highway improvement works.
• Provide professional recommendations and suggested design amendments where required.
• Undertake site visits and accurately capture existing highway assets for incorporation into design drawings.
• Produce detailed engineering designs in accordance with current standards and best practice.

The successful candidate must demonstrate a strong understanding of:

• London Cycling Design Standards (LCDS), incl. LTN 120 and the cycle quality criteria.
• Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB).
• Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions (TSRGD).
• Traffic Management Act requirements.
• Relevant highway design guidance, legislation and industry best practices.

You will be responsible for:

• Leading and supporting public consultation exercises.
• Engaging with key stakeholders, residents, elected members and partner organisations.
• Drafting consultation materials and reports for delegated approval.
• Working closely with Principal Engineers throughout the design and delivery process.
• Presenting technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

The successful candidate will:

• Meet with contractors on-site to review designs and agree construction methodologies.
• Assess and manage risks associated with project delivery.
• Prepare contractor information packs, including:
  • Construction drawings
  • Traffic management plans
  • CDM documentation
  • Permit-to-work approvals
• Produce accurate bills of quantities.
• Monitor implementation to ensure works are carried out safely and efficiently.

To be considered, candidates should have:

• Extensive experience in traffic, transport or civil engineering.
• Significant experience designing and delivering highways and active travel schemes.
• Practical AutoCAD design experience.
• Experience reviewing and commenting on technical engineering drawings.
• Knowledge of highway regulations (traffic orders, see below), legislation and approval processes.
• Experience managing projects, programmes and competing priorities.
• Excellent report-writing and communication skills.
• Experience working with contractors, consultants and external stakeholders.
• Experience supervising or mentoring staff is desirable.

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering, Highway Engineering, Traffic Engineering or a related discipline.
• Membership of, or eligibility for membership of, a relevant professional institution.
• Demonstrable post-qualification experience in highways and/or civil engineering.

The successful candidate will be expected to ensure that all relevant statutory processes and legal documentation are in place for both temporary and permanent highway works, including:

• Temporary and Permanent Traffic Management Orders (TMOs).
• Section 14 Temporary Traffic Orders.
• Section 90 Notices for vertical traffic calming measures.
• Section 23 Crossing Notices.
• Other relevant highways and traffic legislation.