Traffic Engineer

Our client, a prominent authority in the highways sector, is currently seeking a Traffic Engineer to join their team on a contract basis. This is focusing on delivering a range of route and area-based schemes aimed at enhancing walking and cycling infrastructure within the borough.

• Supporting internal senior project managers and engineers on the development of feasibility reports/studies and concept designs for various schemes.
• Assisting and supporting the team with public consultation and community engagement activities, including drafting consultation material.
• Undertaking site surveys, traffic surveys and various other data collection and site investigation works as required.
• Liaising and coordinating with other teams within the Highway service and across the Council to ensure projects align with stakeholders' needs and priorities.
• Preparing briefings and reports for a range of audiences, including technical reports for Transport for London, Council Scheme approval reports, and Councillor briefings.
• Preparing outline construction cost estimates for schemes.
• Assisting senior project managers in developing and maintaining project programmes.
• Assisting senior project managers with the financial control and governance of projects.
• Assisting in the preparation of Traffic Management Orders and Statutory Notices associated with projects.
• Working closely with the Highways Service Construction Team to progress projects through detailed design and construction.

• Proficiency in traffic engineering and design, particularly with AutoCAD.
• Experience supporting the development of feasibility reports and concept designs.
• Strong skills in public consultation and community engagement.
• Experience in conducting site and traffic surveys.
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills for a variety of audiences.
• Ability to prepare construction cost estimates.
• Understanding of project financial control and governance.
• Knowledge of preparing Traffic Management Orders and Statutory Notices.
• Effective collaboration skills with internal teams and external stakeholders.