Traffic Engineering (Technical Lead)

Full Time, Permanent

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Traffic Engineering Technical Lead to join Bristol City Council's City Transport service. This senior specialist role offers the chance to combine technical expertise, project leadership and stakeholder engagement whilst helping to shape and deliver traffic engineering solutions across the city. As the council's technical lead for Traffic Engineering and Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs), you will play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered safely, effectively and in accordance with current legislation and best practice.

Working closely with managers, project teams and stakeholders, you will provide expert advice on complex traffic engineering matters, lead high-profile projects and support the development of innovative solutions that contribute to Bristol's transport ambitions. You will oversee technical quality assurance, support decision-making at senior levels and help develop the knowledge and capability of colleagues across the service.

What you'll do

• Provide technical leadership and expert advice on traffic engineering and Traffic Regulation Order matters.
• Lead the development and delivery of complex and high-profile transport projects and initiatives.
• Supervise, quality assure and provide technical sign-off for complex traffic engineering schemes.
• Manage project budgets, resources and programme delivery to achieve agreed outcomes.
• Work collaboratively across teams, departments and external organisations to develop and implement transport solutions.
• Represent Bristol City Council at public meetings, consultation events and committee meetings, presenting complex technical information to a range of audiences.
• Support staff development and contribute to service improvement, innovation and best practice across the Transport Service.

About you

We're looking for an experienced traffic engineering professional with substantial technical expertise and a proven track record of delivering successful transport projects. You'll have a strong understanding of transport services and the legislation, policies and standards that underpin traffic engineering and Traffic Regulation Orders.

You'll bring expert knowledge of TSRGD 2016 and Traffic Regulation Order procedures, together with experience of leading complex projects, managing budgets and resources, and working collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders.

You'll be a confident communicator, capable of presenting complex technical information to councillors, stakeholders and members of the public, while also supporting and developing colleagues within the team.

Most importantly, you'll combine technical excellence with a proactive and solutions-focused approach, helping to deliver high-quality transport outcomes for Bristol.

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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