Team Overview
The Traffic Engineering Team forms part of the Network Strategy Group within the Highways and Transportation Service Unit. Its core function is to deliver capital‑funded local safety schemes aimed at reducing the number and severity of casualties arising from road collisions. The team undertakes road safety audits on highway improvements and carries out fatal collision inspections and reports. We also produce and update traffic management and road safety engineering policy, and work to improve the efficiency of traffic signal installations in North Yorkshire by addressing congestion and safety issues at problem locations. In addition, we maintain and improve the condition of existing traffic signal installations and monitor the performance of the traffic signals maintenance contractor. The service provides parking expertise and leads on the delivery of high‑profile parking projects. Responsibilities of the team also include a countywide review of speed limits and the maintenance of street nameplates.
Are you interested in a career in traffic engineering and would love the opportunity to learn whilst you earn? If you are currently undertaking year 1 of Civil Engineering HND/C in Civil Engineering or equivalent, or have achieved the first year and are willing to continue to year 2, you may be a good fit for this role.
Responsibilities
- Identify and develop Local Safety and Collision Prevention Schemes.
- Assist with Road Safety Audits and Fatal Collision Inspections.
- Contribute to the preparation and consultation of designs of schemes within the Integrated Transport Capital Programme.
- Assist, as necessary, with the design of traffic engineering measures, including road safety, traffic management and parking studies.
- Contribute to the preparation of traffic sign design and schedules.
Assist in ensuring schemes comply with the Local Transport Plan and supplementary documents, and help draft Speed Limit Traffic Regulation Orders under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, including ordering replacement street nameplates and liaising with manufacturers and contractors.
Qualifications
- Working knowledge of legislation relating to traffic signs, lines and traffic calming.
- Experience in collision investigation studies and safety schemes, including traffic calming.
- Experience within a highways related role.
- Experience in the use of ACAD/CAD.
- Undertaken year 1 of Civil Engineering HND/C in Civil Engineering or equivalent (or have achieved first year and are willing to continue to year 2).
- Grade H (in addition to Grade G).
- Understanding of local government administrative and financial procedures.
- ONC in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
Must hold a valid driving licence, as the role requires some travel.
Benefits
- Local government pension scheme with 18.1% employer contribution.
- Salary sacrifice schemes.
- Employee discount benefits including shopping, supermarkets, gym discounts and more.
- Travel loans.
- Health Assured – confidential help and support for your wellbeing.
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