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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.
Job Description
The Opportunity
This is an exciting opportunity to take a leading role in delivering innovative traffic and highway schemes that improve road safety, support sustainable transport and enhance the lives of those who live, work and travel across Calderdale.
Working within a collaborative and forward-thinking team, you'll act as a technical specialist, managing projects, mentoring engineers and helping shape transport solutions that support both local priorities and regional strategies.
Job Description
The Senior Traffic Engineer will:
- Lead the development and delivery of traffic engineering schemes and programmes.
- Act as a technical expert, providing advice to colleagues, stakeholders and elected members.
- Manage multiple projects, budgets, risk registers and delivery programmes.
- Produce innovative, safe and cost-effective design solutions.
- Coordinate with consultants, contractors, utility providers, regional authorities and key stakeholders.
- Ensure high levels of Health and Safety including compliance with CDM Regulations.
- Mentor and develop engineers and junior team members.
- Support the Team Leader and deputising when required.
- Drive continuous improvement, innovation and best practice within the service.
The Successful Applicant
A successful Senior Traffic Engineer should have:
- A degree in Civil Engineering, Construction & Built Environment, Asset Management or a related discipline, or significant relevant experience.
- Hold a full driving licence, and access to a vehicle for work purposes
- Proven experience delivering traffic engineering and highway schemes. xgikmsk
- Strong knowledge of TSRGD, DMRB and highway legislation.
- Experience managing budgets, progr Please click on the apply button to read the full job description
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