Traffic Engineer

About Our Client

Calderdale is a distinctive borough in West Yorkshire, known for its striking rural landscapes, vibrant towns such as Halifax and Hebden Bridge, rich industrial heritage and growing national profile in culture, creativity and screen tourism. Home to diverse and resilient communities, a strong economy and a thriving voluntary sector, we deliver essential services while supporting innovation, green growth and inclusive prosperity.

As a Traffic Engineer, you'll play a key role in designing and delivering traffic and highway improvement schemes that support safer journeys, sustainable travel and thriving communities.

You'll work alongside experienced engineers on a diverse portfolio of projects, helping to shape the future of the local highway network while developing your own professional skills and experience.

• Develop and deliver traffic engineering and highway improvement schemes.
• Produce and review traffic engineering designs.
• Manage project programmes, budgets and risk registers.
• Secure and deliver Traffic Regulation Orders and related schemes.
• Liaise with elected members, residents, developers and key stakeholders.
• Coordinate with utility companies, emergency services and contractors.
• Monitor project performance and expenditure.
• Support the delivery of regional transport strategies and council priorities.
• Mentor junior colleagues and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

• A degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience designing traffic engineering projects in accordance with TSRGD.
• Experience delivering Traffic Regulation Orders, Speed Limit Orders or Parking Places Orders.
• Experience of highway design and knowledge of DMRB.
• Strong communication, organisation and stakeholder management skills.
• Knowledge of highway legislation, CDM Regulations and health & safety requirements.
• Experience using AutoCAD and other engineering software packages.
• The ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities effectively.
• Must have a UK Driving License

• Competitive salary of up to £45,000 per annum
• Hybrid working environment.
• Access to a Local Government pension scheme.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Varied and interesting project portfolio.
• Support for professional development and membership.
• Opportunity to work on schemes that directly benefit local communities.
• Collaborative, supportive and innovative team culture.

If you're passionate about highways, traffic management and improving the transport network for future generations, we want to hear from you.