The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.
Full Time, Permanent Are you looking to develop your career in traffic and transport engineering while helping shape Bristol’s future transport network?
We’re looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Assistant Traffic Engineer to join our Transport Service. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to projects that improve road safety, support sustainable travel, and help deliver transport improvements across the city.
What you’ll do
- Support the delivery of traffic and transport projects and schemes.
- Produce technical information, reports, maps, drawings and other project materials.
- Undertake surveys, inspections and technical assessments.
- Assist with public consultations and respond to enquiries from residents, stakeholders and elected members.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues and partner organisations to help achieve project and service objectives.
- Contribute technical expertise to support the development of transport solutions across Bristol.
About you
You’ll have relevant qualifications or equivalent experience and an interest in transport, traffic engineering or a related technical discipline. You’ll be organised, analytical and able to communicate technical information clearly to a range of audiences.
You’ll have an understanding of the services and projects delivered by the Transport Service, together with knowledge of relevant transport policies and legislation.
You’ll be comfortable managing your own workload, working collaboratively with others and contributing to projects that deliver positive outcomes for Bristol’s communities.
Why Bristol City Council?
At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast-moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation.
As part of our team, you’ll benefit from:
- Hybrid working arrangements available for the majority of roles, helping you balance service needs with individual choice through a mix of home and office working.
- Flexible working and flexitime arrangements.
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
- A generous annual leave allowance.
- A supportive and collaborative working environment.
- Opportunities to develop your skills and progress your career.
- The chance to make a meaningful contribution to Bristol’s future and help deliver projects that improve life for residents, businesses and visitors.
We’re a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. We’ll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career.
Additional Information
For further information, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification or alternatively, please email Area.Engineering@bristol.gov.uk.
Please note that this role may require working on the transport network in all weather conditions and occasionally outside normal working hours.
Bristol City Council strives to have a workforce that reflects the communities it serves, we are therefore committed to ensuring diversity in our hiring process. We welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit.
The personal information section (including your name) you’ll complete as part of the application form will not be visible to hiring managers but is used confidentially to make sure that everyone is treated fairly.
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