Senior Traffic Engineer

Full Time, Permanent

Are you an experienced traffic engineering professional looking to lead high-profile projects that help shape the future of transport in Bristol?

We're looking for a knowledgeable and motivated Senior Traffic Engineer to join our City Transport team. This is an exciting opportunity to lead complex transport projects, provide expert technical advice and contribute to the development of innovative solutions that support safer, more sustainable travel across the city.

What you'll do

• Lead and coordinate complex and high-profile traffic and transport projects.
• Provide specialist technical expertise and authoritative advice across the Transport Service.
• Develop and implement solutions that improve Bristol's transport network and service delivery.
• Build effective partnerships with internal teams, stakeholders and external organisations.
• Manage project resources and monitor progress to ensure delivery against agreed targets and timescales.
• Support service improvement, innovation and the development of transport strategies and objectives.

About you

You'll have substantial experience in traffic engineering, transport planning or a related professional discipline, with the ability to lead projects and provide high-level technical expertise. You'll be confident interpreting legislation, managing competing priorities and communicating complex information to a wide range of audiences.

You'll bring experience of project management, stakeholder engagement and collaborative working, together with a strong understanding of TSRGD 2016 and Traffic Regulation Order procedures.

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.

How do I apply?

To apply, please submit your CV along with a supporting statement that details how you meet the criteria within the Person Specification.

On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we reserve the right to close this vacancy early. We therefore encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

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.

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.

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. 

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