Traffic Engineer

Amey are a leading provider of full life-cycle engineering, operations and decarbonisation solutions, for transport infrastructure and complex facilities.

Working for us, you’ll be delivering sustainable infrastructure solutions that enhance life and protect our shared future.

Our people are driven by a set of strong values, based on safety, insight and collaboration.

We have a fantastic opportunity for a permanent Traffic Engineer to join our Consulting Highways team. This is a hybrid role and with our office based in Manchester we welcome applications from across the area.

Amey and Trafford Council are working in partnership to deliver environmental and infrastructure services for Trafford. The One Trafford Partnership maintains and improves nearly 800 km of roads, 17,000 km of footways, 150 structures, 30,000 street columns and illuminated signs and 37 parks, in addition to collecting waste from 97,000 households. Innovative, new technology will be introduced across the services to deliver a more efficient approach for the Council and the residents of Trafford.

The Trafford Highways Consulting account provides the local highway authority function on behalf of Trafford Council. It comprises approximately 40 engineers, technicians and support staff and is organised into four teams dealing with Traffic, Development Control & Drainage, Highway Maintenance and Highway Structures.

• 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.

• Bachelors or Masters degree in an appropriate subject or demonstrable equivalent further learning
• Design experience within a traffic engineering environment
• Experience in the use of AutoCAD/Key Lines to produce technical drawings
• Experience of traffic sign design and use of Key Sign/Key Post
• 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

At Amey, we recognise that our biggest asset is our people. That’s why when you join us, we offer flexibility, career development, a choice of benefits and support that help you…