Traffic Engineer

Traffic Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Traffic Engineer with strong Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) expertise to support a local authority highways programme across Stockport and Lancashire. This is an initial 3-month contract opportunity operating outside IR35, with a mix of office, site, and hybrid working.

The successful candidate will play a key role in the development, coordination, and delivery of traffic and parking schemes, with a particular focus on TRO preparation, consultation, and implementation.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs) from inception through to implementation
• Draft technical reports, statutory notices, consultation documents, and schedules
• Support the design and delivery of traffic management, parking, and highway improvement schemes
• Liaise with internal stakeholders, elected members, statutory consultees, and the public
• Review and respond to objections and representations relating to TROs
• Conduct site visits and surveys across Greater Manchester and Lancashire as required
• Ensure schemes comply with current highways legislation, regulations, and local authority standards
• Coordinate with contractors and delivery teams during implementation phases
• Maintain accurate project records and programme updates

Essential Experience & Skills

• Proven experience working as a Traffic Engineer within a UK local authority environment
• Strong working knowledge of Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs) and associated legislation
• Experience delivering parking, traffic calming, road safety, or active travel schemes
• Ability to prepare technical documentation and consultation materials independently
• Good stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Familiarity with relevant legislation including the Road Traffic Regulation Act and Traffic Signs Regulations
• Competent in AutoCAD and standard highways/traffic engineering software
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regularly 

Desirable

• Experience working on active travel or town centre improvement projects
• Knowledge of parking strategy and enforcement processes
• Experience within politically sensitive local authority environments

Contract Details

• Initial 3-month contract with potential extension
• Outside IR35
• Hybrid working available
• Based primarily in Stockport with regular visits within Lancashire
• Immediate or short-notice availability preferred