Senior Traffic Engineer

V85101575

£32.39 Per Hour

Full Time

Temporary

London, Greater London

Public Sector And Council

Posted 1 day ago

Expires In 27 Days

Job Description

Role Purpose

To assist in managing and progressing Traffic Management matters within an area based or function based team including lead responsibility within the specialist area for progressing schemes in accordance with the programme agreed with the Principal Engineer.
To achieve timely, effective traffic engineering outcomes which uphold the Council’s Core Values and meet the challenges of Best Value and Comprehensive Performance Assessment.

Responsibilities

To deputise for the Principal Engineer as required on a limited basis.
To ensure statutory and legal obligations are delivered and communicated in a customer focussed manner, optimising available resources.
To represent the Council, in conjunction with colleagues, as an expert spokesperson on issues related to the functional area.
To take responsibility for the supervision of staff and contribute towards staff training, development and performance. To continually review professional standards to ensure effectiveness and external recognition and accreditation of the Unit
To be an active member of and contribute to the development of the Service Area.

Requirements

Educated to degree level with significant experience in traffic engineering OR An appropriate technical qualification with significant experience in traffic engineering.
Experience of working with external agencies / partnerships relevant to the area of work.
Understanding of local government and the legislative context in which the service operates.
High level of technical knowledge of the area in which the post operates.
Understanding of Health and Safety requirements and the promotion of best practice.