Traffic Engineer

Bexley, United Kingdom | Posted on 03/09/2026

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Job Description

12 months contract with a local authority

Job Purpose

As a Traffic Engineer, you will support the Traffic & Road Safety team in the design, development, and delivery of Controlled Parking Zones (CPZs) and other on-street parking schemes across the borough. You will provide technical expertise on traffic management matters, respond to traffic-related enquiries, and contribute to the delivery of safe, effective, and compliant highway and parking solutions.

Key Duties/Accountabilities

• Design and develop Controlled Parking Zones (CPZs) and on-street parking schemes.
• Assess and respond to traffic and parking-related enquiries from residents, Members, and stakeholders.
• Support the Senior Engineer in the delivery of traffic engineering and road safety projects.
• Produce letters, emails, briefing notes, reports, and technical documentation.
• Ensure decisions, assessments, and recommendations are accurately documented to provide a clear audit trail.
• Assess requirements for renewing and replacing traffic signs and road markings.
• Arrange and monitor works through the Council's approved processes.
• Maintain accurate records relating to orders, invoices, payments, budgets, and project costs.
• Monitor expenditure and assist with budget forecasting.
• Prepare consultation drawings and traffic order documentation.
• Apply Traffic Signs Regulations and associated legislation to designs and recommendations.
• Liaise with contractors, officers, residents, and elected Members regarding traffic schemes and proposals.
• Support the progression of projects from design through to implementation.

Essential Experience Required

• Experience designing Controlled Parking Zones (CPZs) and parking management schemes.
• Experience working within traffic engineering, transport planning, highways, or road safety environments.
• Experience applying Traffic Signs Regulations and relevant legislation.
• Experience preparing traffic orders, consultation plans, and technical drawings.
• Experience managing project records, budgets, invoices, and expenditure.
• Experience responding to public and stakeholder enquiries.
• Experience working within a London borough environment is essential.
• Ability to work independently and effectively within a small team.
• Experience using AutoCAD and/or ParkMap is highly desirable.

Essential Qualifications Required

• Qualification in Civil Engineering, Highway Engineering, Transport Planning, Traffic Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Knowledge of Traffic Signs Regulations and parking legislation.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Access to a vehicle for business use.
• Competent user of Microsoft Office applications.

Additional Information to Note

• Working hours: 36 hours per week.
• Hybrid working arrangement available.
• Homeworking available on agreed days/dates.
• Generally 2 days remote working and 3 days office/site-based.
• Candidates must be able to attend the borough and Council offices at short notice and at least 3 days per week.
• Full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle are essential to travel around the borough.
• We work on bi-weekly payment schedule.
• The role closes on 14th September 2026, apply ASAP.