Traffic Management and Road Safety Specialist

Swindon, United Kingdom | Posted on 14/10/2026

At Civic Recruitment and Limited, we know that individuals are more than just fixed expenses; they are the cornerstone of every thriving organisation. That’s why we are passionate about transforming recruitment in the public and private sectors.

In the modern job market, organisations in both public and private sectors face significant workforce challenges. Public sector entities, such as local councils and central government departments, often struggle with lengthy recruitment processes, limited access to qualified candidates, and stringent budgetary and regulatory constraints. Private sector businesses, on the other hand, encounter high turnover rates, difficulties managing a mix of permanent and temporary staff, and challenges in sourcing specialised talent for niche industries.

These sector-specific obstacles, coupled with the universal complexities of payroll management, create a pressing need for efficient workforce solutions.

Civic Recruitment Limited addresses these challenges with innovative recruitment and payroll solutions tailored for diverse organisational needs. Recognising the critical hurdles organisations face, the company leverages its expertise to streamline processes, reduce recruitment times, and alleviate administrative burdens. With an extensive database of over 1 million pre-screened candidates, Civic Recruitment Limited is well-positioned to cater to the specific needs of both public and private sectors.

• This role involves supporting the planning, coordination, and execution of traffic management, traffic engineering, and road safety strategies within a local authority. The position is crucial for ensuring the safe, efficient, and sustainable movement of people and vehicles across the transport network, while adhering to statutory obligations, local policies, and community needs. The role demands specialist technical expertise in traffic regulation, road safety, congestion management, and highway improvement schemes, and requires collaboration with stakeholders to deliver effective transport solutions.

• Support the development and implementation of traffic management, traffic engineering, and road safety strategies, policies, and programs.
• Ensure transport and traffic policies enhance road safety, accessibility, and sustainable travel.
• Coordinate and monitor traffic management schemes, including road closures, parking controls, speed management initiatives, and temporary traffic arrangements.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, council procedures, and health and safety requirements.
• Analyze STATS
  19 collision data, traffic surveys, and network performance information to identify high-risk locations and develop mitigation measures.
• Conduct risk assessments and provide professional engineering advice on highway and transport infrastructure improvements.
• Provide specialist technical advice to elected Members, Parish and Town Councils, developers, transport operators, council officers, and community groups.
• Support stakeholder consultations to ensure traffic schemes meet local and community requirements.
• Assist in the delivery of Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs), traffic engineering projects, and highway improvement programs.

• Experience working in traffic management, traffic engineering, highway engineering, or road safety within a local authority or public sector environment.
• Proven experience in delivering and monitoring traffic management, road safety, or highway improvement schemes.
• Experience analyzing traffic surveys and STATS
  19 collision data to develop practical engineering solutions.
• Experience preparing technical reports, committee reports, and business cases.
• HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Commitment to continuing professional development.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

• Working hours:
  
  To be confirmed.