Engineer - Traffic, Road Safety

Location:

Lynton House, Ilford, IG1 1NY

Permanent - Full time

Redbridge is an ambitious, diverse and exciting east-London borough. We live and work in a community that values innovation, safety and connectivity. Our focus is on building high-quality schools, affordable housing, excellent open space and rapid transport links to central London. The borough’s highway network is a critical part of residents’ daily journeys – walking, cycling, driving or using public transport.

The Traffic Engineer will be responsible for the investigation, design and implementation of Traffic Calming, Traffic Management, Road Safety and 20mph Zones, Active Travel, and Highway Improvement schemes across the Redbridge network. This highly visible role will directly influence the safety and efficiency of everyday journeys for residents and commuters.

• Lead investigations, design and deliver Traffic Calming, Traffic Management, Road Safety and 20mph Zones, and Active Travel schemes.
• Supervise the delivery of Highway Improvement projects, ensuring quality control, health and safety, and technical accuracy.
• Communicate effectively with residents, members of the public, contractors and consultants.
• Collaborate closely with Traffic and Road Safety Engineering, Highways Engineering, Flooding, and Street Lighting teams.
• Support the high-quality standards of the Highways & Transportation Strategy during periods of dynamic change.

• Relevant technical knowledge of traffic, road safety, active travel and highway improvement schemes.
• Experience in designing and supervising such schemes, with a proven track record of quality control and health & safety on site.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to engage effectively with residents, the public, contractors and consultants.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a high-performing, collaborative engineering team.

We offer a supportive, collaborative environment that values your contributions and provides opportunities for professional growth. Our team is known for creativity, resilience and a passion for innovative solutions that make a real difference to the community.

To apply for this post, please complete the online application form and attach your CV and a Covering Letter addressing how you meet the criteria for the role as stated in the person specification.

All short‑listed applicants will need to demonstrate proof of the right to work in the UK.

We are committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion in employment and welcome applications from qualified applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, colour, race, religion, or belief.