Network Services Assistant Engineer - Highways & Traffic Services

Network Services Assistant Engineer - Highways & Traffic Services

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

We are looking for a motivated and technically skilled Assistant Engineer to join our Network Services team. This is a varied and rewarding role, contributing to the design, delivery and management of highway, transport, parking and traffic signal schemes that directly impact the safety and efficiency of the borough’s road network.

We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities.

We support hybrid working, it’s important to us that working arrangements are designed to enable our employees to excel and within this role you’ll have the opportunity to work in a way that suits your lifestyle.

You will undertake a broad range of duties relating to network management, parking, transport and traffic signal projects, from investigation and design through to delivery and site supervision. You will project manage allocated schemes, monitor budgets, act as Engineer’s Representative and ensure all works comply with relevant legislation and health and safety requirements, including CDM regulations.

The role includes supporting the development and operation of Urban Traffic Management and Control (UTMC) systems, including traffic signals, SCOOT, RTPI, bus priority, VMS and CCTV. You will also support event planning and operations that impact the highway network.

You will also prepare reports, drawings and technical information, respond to enquiries from Councillors and members of the public, attend committees and briefings, and contribute to consultation and community initiatives. The role includes supervising Network Services Technicians and deputising for senior colleagues when required.

You will have a qualification in Civil Engineering or a related discipline, with the level depending on entry point (ONC; HNC/Degree), alongside a strong understanding of relevant legislation and current network management, parking and urban transport issues.

Experience in traffic signal maintenance, UTMC systems and temporary traffic management design is desirable.

You will bring experience of working in a customer-focused technical environment, managing projects, preparing formal reports and liaising with a wide range of stakeholders, including elected members.

You will be confident using AutoCAD or similar design software, alongside standard office applications, and able to plan, prioritise and manage a diverse workload effectively.

• A varied and impactful role shaping the borough’s highway and transport network
• Opportunities to work on high-profile projects and events
• Professional development and career progression support
• A supportive team environment within a public service organisation

• Some out-of-hours and occasional weekend working is required
• A full, clean UK driving licence is essential
• The role involves site visits and working from different office locations

You’ll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you’ll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place.

Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this:

Work Together as one team - work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do

Drive Efficiency - show initiative, be adaptable to change and put forward ideas to help improve delivery and efficiency. Take responsibility for our own learning and development and for reaching our potential.

Be Ambitious - be demanding of our own…