Amey

Senior Traffic Engineer

Amey

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Manchester • United Kingdom

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Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Preparation of solutions at various design stages of a project; preparation of drawings, reports, specifications and estimates
  • Oversee the design, development and implementation of traffic engineering solutions including Traffic Regulation Orders, speed limits, traffic calming measures, pedestrian crossings and minor improvement schemes
  • Support and assist in planning, monitoring and reporting of project resources and finances, including all gateway controls
  • Prepare technical reports for both internal and external purposes
  • Provide technical support including project advice and design assessments
  • Prepare / check project design briefs
  • Manage multi-disciplinary teams to deliver a wide variety of complex projects
  • Develop and deliver of a programme of works for the Client, managing all stages.
  • Undertake technical work checks and approvals of drawings, Health and Safety packages and communications programmes
  • Resolve technical problems and issues to support the delivery of projects or design objectives
  • Resolve enquiries from Councillors, the public and stakeholders to support the delivery of the contract, projects or design objectives
  • Build and maintain excellent relationships with internal and external business partners, customers and clients
  • Manage, monitor and report financial and resources stage assessments for Senior Management and Clients
  • Prepare and develop bid opportunities with partners and stakeholders
  • Reporting back to DfT /TfGM and other Stakeholders, supporting programme development and bids
  • Assist less experienced colleagues in ensuring compliance with pre-defined standards
  • Assist with continuous improvement in the services provided by the team
  • Take ownership of personal development in order to build professional capability

Requirements

  • HNC/BEng/MEng in Civil Engineering or similar and be working towards or have attained Chartered status of the Institution of Civil Engineers / Institution of Highways and Transportation or similar.
  • Client focused approach to service delivery
  • Design experience within a traffic engineering environment
  • Knowledge of relevant design standards including the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges and Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions
  • Experience of designing and implementing 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
  • A proven knowledge of Community Engagement and how it can be utilised in a Traffic & Transportation environment
  • 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
  • Awareness of Road Safety Audit procedures
  • Experience in working on both Local Authority and Capital maintenance and /or developer-led schemes as part of a multi-disciplinary design team
  • Knowledge of traffic and / or highway design products, standards and protocols for scheme development and delivery
  • Experience in policy and report writing
  • Experience of developing Highway Capital programmes
  • Experience of budget monitoring and project management
  • Understanding of street works permit schemes
  • Understanding of CDM Regulations
  • Experience in developing safe systems of work and risk assessments.
Benefits
  • Career Development – Our dedicated progression framework identifies your career pathway and progress within the organisation, and with dedicated mentoring and support on hand to ensure you hit your career milestones.
  • Work-life Balance – Work-life balance and flexibility are key for our success. We empower our people to make choices that are right for them, with hybrid, part-time and flexible work patterns.
  • Wellbeing – Health cash plan, 24 GP, support and assistance programmes, wellbeing ambassadors and Wellbeing Wednesday, dental vouchers
  • Social Value – You’ll get 2 Community Involvement Days each year to volunteer for a charity of your choice and further opportunities to support fundraising initiatives.
  • Pension – Generous Pension scheme which we will contribute to
  • Holidays - Minimum 24 days holiday + Bank Holidays
  • Choices - Our flexible benefits scheme is tailored by you, including buying additional annual leave, cycle2work scheme, charity giving and gym membership
  • Save with Amey - Our online voucher portal gives you access to thousands of discounts from leading retailers to help you save on shopping, days out, or nights in.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
Civil EngineeringTraffic EngineeringDesign Manual for Roads and BridgesTraffic Regulation OrdersTraffic ManagementHighway DesignBudget MonitoringProject ManagementRisk AssessmentsCommunity Engagement
Soft Skills
Client FocusedTeam ManagementCommunicationProblem SolvingRelationship BuildingContinuous ImprovementTechnical SupportConsultationLeadershipOwnership of Personal Development
Certifications
HNCBEngMEngChartered StatusInstitution of Civil EngineersInstitution of Highways and Transportation