Senior Traffic Engineer

Salary:39862 - 41771 per annum

Hours per week:37 hours

Interview date:To be confirmed following shortlisting

Are you looking to develop your Engineering career further

Join our well-established and experienced Traffic Engineering Team. Contribute to technical decision-making that enables us to deliver effective and efficient traffic management solutions.

Wiltshire offers a unique environment for delivering infrastructure improvements. Our projects span a variety of settings from rural villages and historic market towns to the countys only city Salisbury. Each scheme provides a real opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of residents and visitors.

In this role you will collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders and professionals both within and outside the authority including members of the public local representative groups elected members contractors and other partners.

As a Senior Engineer you will lead the development and delivery of projects across Traffic Engineering Public Realm Casualty Reduction Active Travel and Traffic Signals. You will also provide professional advice to stakeholders and support the Councils Local Highway Footway Improvement Groups. Additionally you will play a vital role in mentoring apprentices helping to sustain and grow the future talent of the industry.

We are looking for candidates with expertise in Highway and Traffic Engineering including experience with design software such as AutoCAD KeyLines or KeySign. You should have a solid background in Traffic Regulation Orders and the delivery of Traffic Engineering or Integrated Transport schemes from conception through to completion. Knowledge of NEC Contracts and contract management is highly desirable as you will work closely with consultants and contractors.

If you are passionate about improving Wiltshires highways and shaping the future of our transport network apply now to join our team.

Why us

Wiltshire Council is a friendly welcoming place to work with a One Council ethos. Find out more about Our Identity staff networks and employee benefitshere.

Our hybrid working model means office staff are on site for at least half their hours community-based staff carry out at least half their admin time in a workplace and customerfacing roles work entirely from their service location.

We are committed to creating a workplace where positive relationships thrive and everyone feels engaged supported and able to do their best. We do not tolerate discrimination bullying or harassment. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion dignity trust and respect guided by our vision and Our Identity.

Contact details

Gareth Rogers Traffic Engineering Manager at or call.

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Application criteria

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Application process

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