Principal Traffic Engineer

Reference Number:
EAC-002324

Salary:
MM1 £45,393 - £57,477

Advert closing date:
02/11/2025

Department:
Environment and Communities

Location:
Civic Centre Site

Contract type:
Permanent

Division:
Healthy Streets Team

Hours Per Week:
36

Contract End Date:
Not applicable

Interview Date:
To be confirmed

Job Description
Are you ready to shape a greener, safer and more connected Enfield?

Join Enfield Council's Journeys and Places team and play a leading role in transforming how people move around the borough. We're looking for a forward-thinking
Principal Traffic Engineer
to lead on all technical matters relating to traffic engineering and road safety, helping us deliver improvements that benefit communities across Enfield.

As a senior member of the Design & Construction team, you'll provide expert guidance on traffic orders, road safety audits, and design standards. You'll lead a team of skilled officers and act as the Council's principal advisor on traffic engineering – ensuring our projects meet the highest standards for safety, accessibility and inclusion.

You will:

• Act as the Council's technical lead on traffic engineering, road safety and traffic order compliance
• Provide expert input into complex and high-profile infrastructure projects
• Oversee the delivery of road safety audits in line with best practice and national guidance
• Ensure road safety is embedded throughout project lifecycles, aligned with Vision Zero and Healthy Streets principles
• Manage and develop a small team, fostering professional growth and innovation
• Contribute to shaping policy and procedures that influence how we create safer, more liveable neighbourhoods

About you:
You'll bring significant experience in traffic engineering and an in-depth understanding of relevant UK legislation and guidance (such as LTN 1/20). You'll have a strong track record in delivering engineering solutions that balance technical rigour with community priorities. Your ability to communicate complex information clearly, build strong relationships with stakeholders, and manage multiple priorities will be key to success in this role.

Why join us?

• Be part of a passionate team delivering a borough-wide programme that's making walking, cycling and public transport safer and more attractive
• Work in a culture that values collaboration, creativity and innovation
• Access professional development opportunities and a supportive management structure
• Make a tangible difference to the everyday lives of people in Enfield

Apply today and help shape the future of travel in Enfield.

Please note that this is a hybrid role - arrangements to be confirmed with line manager but could require up-to 3 days a week in the office.

Contact Details -
If you would like to know more about the role, please contact Richard Eason via
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We are passionate about our people and how we deliver services to our community in Enfield. That's why we encourage a culture that puts our customers at the heart of everything we do - by empowering our people to work together to find solutions, be open, honest and respectful, take responsibility and listen and learn. If you value these behaviours too, we'd love to hear from you - and of course we are always happy to talk flexible working.

Why it's great to work for Enfield Council:

• An excellent pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Up to 32 days annual leave depending on grade and length of service. You will also get eight public holidays per year and an extra day off at Christmas.
• A blend of remote and office based working for most roles.
• Interest free season ticket loan repayable over three or ten months.
• Career development and learning experiences from a range of training courses and learning methods.
• Employee Assistance Programme to provide advice and counselling services. This is a free and confidential service available to staff and members of their family.
• Health and leisure discounts and tax-free bikes for work.
• 1 month's paid sabbatical for registered Social Workers working in Children's Social Care.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications have been received. Therefore, we advise that you complete fully and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.