Traffic Engineer
Amey
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Manchester • United Kingdom
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About the role
- Design, develop and implement traffic engineering solutions including Traffic Regulation Orders, speed limits and traffic calming measures.
- Preparation of reports and other technical documents such as spreadsheets.
- Undertake technical design work including the production of electronic drawings using AutoCAD and other related software.
- Conduct site visits.
- Respond to the public, Councillors, MPs etc regarding traffic related enquiries, complaints and FOIs.
- Assist in the preparation and monitoring of budgets for projects including input into the planning, monitoring and reporting of project resources and finances.
- Plan and prioritise own activities to ensure effective utilisation of time.
- Resolve problems and issues to support the delivery of projects or design objectives.
- Take ownership of and resolve problems when required with minimal supervision.
- Provide technical administrative support including project administration.
- Build and maintain excellent relationships with internal and external business partners, customers and clients.
- Assist in the development and supervision of less experienced team members.
- Assist with continuous improvement in the services provided by the team.
- Take ownership of personal development in order to build professional capability.
Requirements
- Attained or be working towards ONC, HNC/BEng in Civil Engineering or similar and be working towards EngTECH/IEng status of the Institution of Civil Engineers / Institution of Highways and Transportation or similar
- Design experience within a traffic engineering environment
- Experience in the use of AutoCAD/KeyLines to produce technical drawings
- Experience of traffic sign design and use of KeySign/KeyPost
- Knowledge of relevant design standards including the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges and Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions
- Awareness of contract documents and procedures including the Manual of Contract Documents for Highway Works
- Knowledge and experience of CDM regulations and other health and safety legislation
- Awareness of Road Safety Audit procedures
- Knowledge of QM and EMS processes
- Experience of writing Traffic Regulation Orders
- Experience of designing a variety of schemes; parking management, cycling, traffic calming, priority working, minor highways, bus lanes etc.
- Experience of undertaking consultation with residents/businesses, stakeholders, councillors and other third parties
- Knowledge of relevant legislation including the Road Traffic Regulation Act; the Local Authorities Traffic Orders (Procedure) (England and Wales) Regulations; The Traffic Management Act; the Highways Act and the Highways (Road Humps) Regulations
Benefits
- Flexibility
- Career development
- A choice of benefits and support
- Health cash plan
- 24 GP
- Support and assistance programmes
- Wellbeing ambassadors and Wellbeing Wednesday
- Dental vouchers
- 2 Community Involvement Days per year to volunteer for a charity of your choice
- Access to thousands of discounts from leading retailers
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
traffic engineeringtechnical designAutoCADKeyLinestraffic sign designKeySignKeyPostTraffic Regulation Ordersdesign standardsCDM regulations
Soft Skills
problem solvingtime managementcommunicationrelationship buildingteam supervisioncontinuous improvementself-developmentproject administrationbudget monitoringpublic engagement
Certifications
ONCHNCBEngEngTECHIEng