Traffic Engineer in Manchester

Amey are a leading provider of full life-cycle engineering, operations and decarbonisation solutions for transport infrastructure and complex facilities. Working for us, you’ll be delivering sustainable infrastructure solutions that enhance life and protect our shared future. Our people are driven by a set of strong values, based on safety, insight and collaboration.

We have a fantastic opportunity for a permanent Traffic Engineer to join our Consulting Highways team. This is a hybrid role and with our office based in Manchester we welcome applications from across the area. Amey and Trafford Council are working in partnership to deliver environmental and infrastructure services for Trafford. The One Trafford Partnership maintains and improves nearly 800 km of roads, 17,000 km of footways, 150 structures, 30,000 street columns and illuminated signs and 37 parks, in addition to collecting waste from 97,000 households. Innovative, new technology will be introduced across the services to deliver a more efficient approach for the Council and the residents of Trafford.

The Trafford Highways Consulting account provides the local highway authority function on behalf of Trafford Council. It comprises approximately 40 engineers, technicians and support staff and is organised into four teams dealing with Traffic, Development Control & Drainage, Highway Maintenance and Highway Structures.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Traffic Engineer to undertake design and provide technical support within the Traffic and Transportation design team. This is an excellent opportunity to assist the Principal Engineer and Senior Engineer working on a varied range of traffic management and public realm projects.

Responsibilities include:

• Design, develop and implement traffic engineering solutions including Traffic Regulation Orders, speed limits and traffic calming measures.
• Preparation of reports and other technical documents such as spreadsheets.
• Undertake technical design work including the production of electronic drawings using AutoCAD and other related software.
• Conduct site visits.
• Respond to the public, Councillors, MPs etc regarding traffic related enquiries, complaints and FOIs.
• Assist in the preparation and monitoring of budgets for projects including input into the planning, monitoring and reporting of project resources and finances.
• Plan and prioritise own activities to ensure effective utilisation of time.
• Resolve problems and issues to support the delivery of projects or design objectives.
• Take ownership of and resolve problems when required with minimal supervision.
• Provide technical administrative support including project administration.
• Build and maintain excellent relationships with internal and external business partners, customers and clients.
• Assist in the development and supervision of less experienced team members.
• Assist with continuous improvement in the services provided by the team.
• Take ownership of personal development in order to build professional capability.

What you will bring to us:

• Attained or be working towards ONC, HNC/BEng in Civil Engineering or similar and be working towards EngTECH/IEng status of the Institution of Civil Engineers / Institution of Highways and Transportation or similar.
• Design experience within a traffic engineering environment.
• Experience in the use of AutoCAD/KeyLines to produce technical drawings.
• Experience of traffic sign design and use of KeySign/KeyPost.
• Knowledge of relevant design standards including the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges and Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions.
• Aware of contract documents and procedures including the Manual of Contract Documents for Highway Works.
• Knowledge and experience of CDM regulations and other health and safety legislation.
• Aware of Road Safety Audit procedures.
• Knowledge of QM and EMS processes.
• Experience of writing Traffic Regulation Orders.
• Experience of designing a variety of schemes; parking management, cycling, traffic calming, priority working, minor highways, bus lanes etc.
• Experience of undertaking consultation with residents/businesses, stakeholders, councillors and other third parties.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation including the Road Traffic Regulation Act; the Local Authorities Traffic Orders (Procedure) (England and Wales) Regulations; The Traffic Management Act; the Highways Act and the Highways (Road Humps) Regulations.

At Amey, we recognise that our biggest asset is our people. That’s why when you join us, we offer flexibility, career development, a choice of benefits and support that help you through all life’s ups and downs. It’s the reason why Investors in People put us among the top 1% of employers.

Career Development – Our dedicated progression framework identifies your career pathway and progress within the organisation, and with dedicated mentoring and support on hand to ensure you hit your career milestones. We’re huge advocates for professional development and offer a recognition bonus for those achieving professional qualifications.

Work-life Balance – Work-life balance and flexibility are key for our success. We empower our people to make choices that are right for them, with hybrid, part‑time and flexible work patterns. And with a network of offices across the UK, we’re open to discussing working options that suit you.

Wellbeing – Health cash plan, 24 GP, support and assistance programmes, wellbeing ambassadors and Wellbeing Wednesday, dental vouchers.

EDI- At Amey we celebrate our people and all that they are. This is reflected in our Affinity Group networks, providing a community of support and connection, a safe space to share experiences, learn from one another and generate ideas – Women @ Amey, NeuroDiversity, Armed Forces, Multicultural Network, Pride, Diversability and Parents & Carers.

Social Value – You’ll get 2 Community Involvement Days each year to volunteer for a charity of your choice and further opportunities to support fundraising initiatives.

Plus a range of other great perks and benefits including:

• Pension – Generous Pension scheme which we will contribute to.
• Holidays - Minimum 24 days holiday + Bank Holidays.
• Choices - Our flexible benefits scheme is tailored by you, including buying additional annual leave, cycle2work scheme, charity giving and gym membership.
• Save with Amey - Our online voucher portal gives you access to thousands of discounts from leading retailers to help you save on shopping, days out, or nights in.

At Amey Consulting, we value collective expertise, but also the spark one person can bring. As one of us, you can really be yourself, because your individuality is an asset. You’ll be stretched, but always supported. We’ll recognise your hard work and look after your well-being too. You’ll be empowered to play your part and achieve, encouraged to fulfil your own ambition as well as the shared one.

Amey is committed to Inclusion and Diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview, if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. Please contact our recruitment team at peopleservices@amey.co.uk to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional application support that may be required at any point during the recruitment process.