Join us as a Senior Traffic Engineer to play a valued role in the regeneration of Salford while advancing your career as a both a leader and technical professional.

Our Engineers have a large and varied pipeline of improvement schemes and new developments to bring to life within our communities. You can look forward to working on a diverse project portfolio, from large scale traffic calming projects to small changes that matter to residents on local streets.

If you’re motivated by designing high-quality highways schemes that deliver a difference to road safety and mobility, Salford is a place where you can truly make your mark. It’s also a great place to continue growing your engineering expertise and leadership capabilities with the opportunity to deputise for the Group Engineer when required.

Why join us in Traffic and Transportation?

• Scale of growth and regeneration in Salford.
• Complex mix of local and strategic issues.

• Wide variety of projects to work on and experience to gain.
• Close collaboration with a large in-house technical team.
• Strong learning culture with a focus on continuous development and access to the wider training and accreditation opportunities within the Salford City Council engineering community.
• Dedicated leadership and digital skills development programmes, tools and eLearning. AI innovation.
• Hybrid/flexible working.
• Competitive package, including excellent pension.

Your role

You will take on a significant role within the Traffic and Transportation team working closely with your fellow Engineers and the Group Engineer. We want you to:

• Lead on the assessment and implementation of all types of Traffic Regulation Orders.
• Prepare the feasibility and detailed designs for minor highway schemes. Assess, design and detail solutions to assist pedestrian and cycles movements.
• Provide traffic management advice for major, minor highway schemes and developer-led schemes.
• Complete the design of new signing and lining schemes.
• Issue minor works orders to contractors and to check progress/quality on site.
• Ensure effective monitoring and reporting of projects.
• Liaise with other departments, Councillors and members of the public on traffic matters.
• Supervise and guide more junior team members.
• Deputise for or represent the Group Engineer when required.

Your profile

• HNC or Degree in Traffic, Transport, Civil Engineering or a related discipline and a membership of a professional institution.
• A strong track record in Traffic Management or Transportation Planning.
• Detailed knowledge and experience in delivery of current Transport Planning / Traffic Engineering technical and legal requirements and practices.
• Detailed knowledge of the design standards for traffic signs and road markings and for junction improvements and the enhancement of walking, cycling and bus priority schemes.
• Detailed understanding of project delivery and financial control.
• Experience of supervising a small team of professionals.
• Proficiency in a wide range of IT Skills including Microsoft office and AutoCAD.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to Councillors and the public, both in writing and at public meetings.
• Experience in navigating difficult conversations and being able to give advice on spot when asked at meetings with residents and elected Members.
• Full UK driving licence.

If you have completed the GM Elevate Leadership Development Programme within the last 2 years, please indicate this within the ‘About You’ or ‘Supporting Statement’ section of your application.