Traffic Design Engineer

Matchtech
United Kingdom
Today
£28 – £35 ph

Salary

£28 – £35 ph

Posted
30 Apr 2026 (Today)

Our client, a prominent council within the highways sector, is currently seeking a Traffic Design Engineer to join their team on a contract basis. The role involves working on traffic and road safety schemes, contributing to the design, implementation, and improvement of traffic services.

Key Responsibilities:

Responsible for the efficient and effective operation of the team, carrying out technical functions as required.

Design, implement, and improve traffic services in accordance with council policy.

Act as a spokesperson on engineering and traffic matters when requested.

Assist in the project management of assigned projects, from conception through to implementation and monitoring.

Coordinate work programmes and schedules for assigned functional areas, providing technical guidance and training where necessary.

Develop, design, and implement measures to enhance and maintain the highway network and infrastructure.

Ensure actions comply with the council's quality standards and policies, as well as relevant legislation and procedures.

Assist in preparing advice to senior management and the council on new or draft legislation and technical developments.

Job Requirements:

Experience in traffic design engineering within the highways sector.

Strong understanding of traffic and road safety schemes.

Proficiency in using design and drafting packages such as AutoCAD.

Ability to develop and implement traffic services that meet the needs of the community.

Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage projects through all stages from conception to implementation.

Strong communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with various stakeholders.

Knowledge of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations.

Ability to use and promote information technology systems efficiently.

If you are an experienced Traffic Design Engineer looking for an exciting contract opportunity to work on traffic and road safety schemes, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic team

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