Principal Traffic Regulation Order Engineer in Gloucester

We are looking for a Principal Traffic Regulation Order Engineer who can be a key stakeholder, decision maker and intelligent client for the delivery of new TROs and reviews of existing TROs across Gloucestershire. You will work with a dedicated team of professionals who are committed to improving traffic management and road safety to make a positive difference to our community.

About The Team & Role: As a Principal Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) Engineer, you will work within the Council and Government legislation guidelines. You will support the TRO Manager and be the lead contact for all TRO design principles and provide pertinent, professional advice to internal Council teams, senior managers and Councillors. You will act as the intelligent client and manage the assessment and technical analysis of TRO requests in accordance with Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions (TSRGD) and the Traffic Signs Manual (TSM).

You will lead, project manage and be the key decision maker for all aspects of TRO schemes that may be implemented by the TRO Team, such as minor local parking restriction schemes, from initial assessment through to implementation, including the design, consultation, construction phase, programming and budget management process. This includes producing detailed design and works packages and acting as Client in accordance with CDM 2015 regulations.

You will undertake site visits to assess TRO scheme requests, measure up, erect notices and collaborate with the highway contractor to ensure swift construction of TRO schemes (including to mark up on site or fully supervise the works if required). You will draft TROs and Statutory Notices, prepare and manage reports for cabinet and committee as well as manage correspondence from Councillors, MPs and the public, Freedom of Information (FOI) requests and complaints in respect of existing and proposed TROs.

You will help in public engagement and consultation processes, and update and maintain ParkMap and Traffweb or other relevant websites or software as applicable. You will have excellent writing and numeracy skills and have a high level of competence in both verbal and written communication. You will be a Member of a relevant UK professional institution (e.g. IHE/ ICE/IHT).

You will have significant experience in project management, application and implementation of TRO schemes including the use of design standards including, but not limited to, the Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions and the Traffic Signs Manual. You will have significant experience of interpreting and applying highway legislation and working within statutory and regulatory functions related to TROs.

You will have significant experience of highway design specific to the elements required to implement a TRO, including signs and road markings with recent experience in the use of design software for signing and lining e.g. AutoCAD, Key Sign/Key Post, Key Lines and associated software, including the production of detailed designs for contractors to use in the construction of schemes on site.

You will have proven experience in successfully leading, developing, and implementing projects and working to priorities. This will require a strong ability to approach complex work in an orderly and analytical way and being able to cope and function effectively when working in a pressured environment, demonstrating emotional resilience. You will recognise political context and political sensitivities and have the ability to work effectively with people at all levels within the council.

The council is not currently able to offer sponsorship in this role. Candidates will need to have right to work that enables them to commit to at least 6 months' employment. Right to work is not transferable from a sponsored role held with another employer.

We want to be an employer of choice, attracting and retaining excellent people to work for us, so that we can best serve all of Gloucestershire's diverse communities. Our promise to you is that we will provide an inclusive and supportive working environment that enables you to bring your whole self to work and realise your full potential.

It is a legal requirement, under the Immigration Act 2016, that anyone appointed to a 'customer facing role' must be able to demonstrate an ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in fluent English. Hybrid working arrangements are available for the majority of our roles, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice, with a mix of both remote and office working.

Benefits:

• Flexible and agile working opportunities
• 25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years continuous service
• An option to purchase 10 days of additional leave per year (pro rata for part-time staff)
• Family friendly employer offering benefits to help support you and your family
• Career development and qualification opportunities
• Supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone.
• An in-house Occupational Health service
• Employee discount scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Gloucestershire Salary Sacrifice Green Car Scheme (T&Cs apply)
• Links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) network and the Young Employees Network