This is a Gloucestershire County Council job.
- Job Title: Traffic Engineer
- Job Location: Shire Hall, Block 5, 6th Floor
- Contract Type: Permanent
- Closing Date: 21/06/2026
- Job Requisition Number: 14201
- This post is not open to job share
As a Traffic Engineer you will deliver engineering projects, shaping highways to elevate road safety and sustainable travel. You will manage and deliver traffic engineering projects from design to procurement and construction, produce designs and contract documents that comply with standards and guidelines, and commit to road safety and sustainability.
Responsibilities
You will design and supervise the production of engineering solutions for both urban and rural environments, improving road safety and infrastructure for walking, cycling and buses. You will apply relevant standards, innovate, and deliver cost‑effective solutions. As required, you may serve as site supervisor or NEC4 Project Manager during the construction phase, ensuring health and safety regulations, including CDM Regulations 2015, are applied to all projects. You will build and maintain excellent working relationships with clients and stakeholders so that council and project objectives are met.
Qualifications & Skills
You should have substantial experience in highway and traffic engineering projects that improve sustainable travel, including design of cycling infrastructure in accordance with current standards. Proficiency in AutoCAD and other technical design software is required. You should be experienced in producing contract documents, working with contractors, and applying CDM Regulations 2015. Strong project programming and resource management skills, a track record of effective stakeholder collaboration, and the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines are essential. Commitment to health, safety, welfare, and equal opportunities is required.
Benefits
- Hybrid working arrangements available for many roles, offering flexible remote and office working options.
- 10% welcome payment to candidates who join us (50% of the payment is received upon joining; the remaining 50% is paid upon completion of probation).
- Flexible and agile working opportunities.
- 25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years continuous service.
- Option to purchase 10 days of additional leave per year (pro rata for part‑time staff).
- Family‑friendly employer offering benefits to help support you and your family.
- Career development and qualification opportunities.
- Supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision.
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone.
- An in‑house Occupational Health service.
- Cycle to Work scheme.
- Gloucestershire Salary Sacrifice Green Car Scheme (T&Cs apply).
Additional Information
The council is not currently able to offer sponsorship in this role. Candidates will need to have the right to work that enables them to commit to at least 6 months’ employment. Right to work is not transferable from a sponsored role held with another employer.
It is a legal requirement, under the Immigration Act 2016, that anyone appointed to a ‘customer facing role’ must be able to demonstrate an ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in fluent English.
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