Senior​/Principal Traffic & Safety Engineer

Senior / Principal Traffic & Safety Engineer

We have retained the Shropshire Professional Service Contract with key local client, Shropshire Council. WSP works collaboratively as part of the Shropshire Alliance alongside Shropshire Council and Kier to deliver a broad range of exciting projects, providing new and varied opportunities on this contract and within the wider WSP business. As a senior member of our Road Safety & Traffic Engineering team you will work with our clients to achieve their transport needs and will be a key player in managing traffic engineering and road safety schemes across the region – analysing collision data, undertaking speed management and liaising with our clients to meet their needs.

• Leading the design and delivery of general traffic engineering, road safety and active travel schemes
• Preparing and reviewing reports, drawings, schedules and other documents in accordance with local procedures and guidance
• Being responsible for the financial performance of projects
• Undertaking technical review and checking of design deliverables within the team
• Being an active and collaborative team member – working with other disciplines and working closely with the Client team
• Contributing to technical excellence and innovation within the team
• Potential for line management and mentoring opportunities

• Track record of leading on Road Safety and Traffic Engineering projects – including general traffic engineering, road safety and active travel schemes.
• Familiarity with relevant design standards such as TSRGD, DMRB, Manual for Streets and the Traffic Signs Manual.
• Writing and implementing traffic regulation orders in line with The Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.
• Preparing and reviewing technical outputs including drawings, reports, and specifications.
• A good working knowledge of relevant health and safety legislation and CDM responsibilities.
• Experience of managing project timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Effective communication with Clients, Contractors, and other key stakeholders to deliver outputs on time and within budget.
• Delegation of tasks to early‑career professionals and graduates to contribute to their development.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, KeySIGN/LINES/POST software.

Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.

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