Lead Traffic Engineer

3 weeks ago


Leicestershire, United Kingdom Leicestershire County Council Full time

Organisation: Leicestershire County Council

Work Location: Hybrid

Worker Category: Hybrid Worker

Salary: £41,208 - £45,054 (plus a 10% Market Premia)

Working Hours: 37 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent

About the Role

An exciting opportunity exists for a Senior Engineer within the Traffic & Safety Team in the Environment and Transport Department. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and mentoring engineering personnel while assisting the Team Manager in delivering high-quality traffic management and road safety initiatives aimed at enhancing the lives of residents, workers, and travelers in Leicestershire.

This position involves collaborating with colleagues in the Traffic & Safety team to provide strategic and technical road safety guidance to stakeholders, partners, and clients. You will also be instrumental in the design and execution of significant traffic management and safety-related projects, contributing to the formulation and implementation of road safety policies and frameworks aligned with Leicestershire County Council's objectives.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop engineering staff within the team.
  • Provide expert advice on traffic management and road safety.
  • Manage the design and delivery of traffic-related projects.
  • Prepare and present complex information to various audiences.
  • Ensure compliance with highway legislation and public sector procurement processes.
  • Foster community engagement through effective communication and understanding of local needs.
  • Utilize IT skills to adapt to service-specific systems and software.

About You

To be considered for this role, you must possess:

  • A degree in a relevant field or equivalent qualification.
  • Proven experience in policy development and project management of engineering schemes.
  • Extensive knowledge of highway legislation and public sector procurement.
  • Experience in leading and managing a team effectively.
  • Strong communication and negotiation skills.
  • A commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Flexible Working

We are committed to supporting our employees in achieving a balance between their professional and personal lives. We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements that accommodate individual circumstances while fulfilling the needs of the Council.

For more information or an informal discussion, please contact:

Fiona Blockley

Traffic & Safety Team Manager

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.


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