Traffic Engineer – Contract

Job Description

Summary

Responsibilities

• Traffic Order Making
  
  
  
  • Support and execute the Traffic Order Making process from preparation to implementation.
    
  
  
  • Prepare Traffic Management Orders (TMOs), Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs), and related statutory documentation.
    
  
  
  • Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and council policies.
    
  
  

• Highway & Traffic Scheme Delivery
  
  
  
  • Assist in the development and implementation of traffic and highway schemes.
    
  
  
  • Monitor project progress to ensure timely delivery.
    
  
  
  • Provide technical support to senior engineers and project managers.
    
  
  

• Reporting & Documentation
  
  
  
  • Prepare reports, correspondence, consultation documents, and technical records.
    
  
  
  • Maintain accurate records and project documentation.
    
  
  
  • Assist in report preparation for management, committees, and stakeholders.
    
  
  

• Stakeholder Engagement
  
  
  
  • Liaise with internal departments, statutory consultees, contractors, and the public.
    
  
  
  • Attend meetings, consultations, and stakeholder engagement events.
    
  
  
  • Respond to enquiries related to traffic management and highway schemes.
    
  
  

• Data Management & Analysis
  
  
  
  • Use IT systems to input, maintain, and analyze project data.
    
  
  
  • Review plans, drawings, and technical information for service delivery.
    
  
  
  • Contribute to performance monitoring and service improvement initiatives.
    
  
  

• Service Improvement
  
  
  
  • Support service objectives and performance targets.
    
  
  
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the Traffic Engineering team.
    
  
  
  • Promote best practices and value-for-money principles.
    
  
  

• Qualifications
  
  
  
  • Essential: Qualification in Transportation Planning, Civil Engineering, Highway Engineering, or a related discipline.
    
  
  
  • Desirable: Membership or eligibility for membership of a relevant professional body.
    
  
  

• Knowledge
  
  
  
  • Essential: Understanding of traffic and highway engineering principles.
    
  
  
  • Knowledge of Traffic Order Making processes and relevant legislation.
    
  
  
  • Understanding of local authority highways and transport functions.
    
  
  

• Experience
  
  
  
  • Essential: Minimum of 2 years' experience in traffic engineering, highway engineering, or a similar environment.
    
  
  
  • Experience in supporting or delivering Traffic Order Making processes.
    
  
  
  • Experience in a local authority, consultancy, or urban highways environment.
    
  
  
  • Experience in preparing technical reports and project documentation.
    
  
  

• Skills & Competencies
  
  
  
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills.
    
  
  
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
    
  
  
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
    
  
  
  • Ability to interpret technical drawings, plans, and specifications.
    
  
  
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
    
  
  
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant engineering systems.
    
  
  
  • Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, stakeholders, and the public.
    
  
  

• Other Requirements
  
  
  
  • Commitment to delivering excellent customer service.
    
  
  
  • Ability to work effectively within a team environment.
    
  
  
  • Attention to detail and accuracy in technical documentation.
    
  
  
  • Flexible approach to supporting service and project requirements.
    
  
  

Additional Information

• Temporary contract – length to be confirmed
  


• Rate: £28.11 per hour (Umbrella)
  


• Pay is provided on a bi-weekly basis
  


• Opportunity to work on high-profile traffic and highway schemes within a leading London Borough
  


• Immediate start available