Parking Design Engineer in London

The purpose of our Parking Services department is to provide a safe, fair, consistent and transparent service which meets the needs of our residents, businesses and visitors in line with our parking strategy. This role will play a key part within the parking design team which focuses on the development, design, consultation and delivery of complex parking projects including the delivery of an ambitious controlled parking zone programme which aims to reduce parking stress, provide safer and improved parking for road users, reduce congestion, encourage active travel and sustainability and improve air quality.

The specific responsibilities of the post relate to:

• Supervision of Parking Design Technical Officers workload and priorities.
• Project management from inception (design) to completion (review) various parking engineering projects and schemes such as Controlled Parking Zones, including engagement with internal and external stakeholders such as members, residents, businesses, external organisations i.e. TfL and the emergency services.

Special requirements for this post:

• Degree or equivalent experience in Civil Engineering, Transport Planning or a related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of:
• Traffic Management Act 2004
• Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions (TSRGD)
• Traffic Signs Manual
• Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs)
• Parking legislation and enforcement requirements.
• Experience managing complex projects and multiple priorities.
• Experience supervising staff or contractors.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD, ParkMap or similar design software.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to prepare technical reports and present recommendations to senior managers and Members.

About you:

We are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive parking professional who enjoys solving complex problems and delivering projects that make a real difference to local communities. You will have experience managing parking, highways or transport-related projects and be confident working with a wide range of stakeholders, including residents, ward Members, contractors, Transport for London and emergency services. You will be comfortable balancing competing priorities, managing project budgets and delivering high-quality outcomes within challenging timescales. The role will require both in the office and onsite working.

About us:

Barking & Dagenham is changing. It Starts Here. Think you know Barking and Dagenham? Think again. While this small corner of east London might have a reputation for needing development, scratch beneath the surface and you’ll find active communities and a place that consistently punches above its weight. The borough is changing – and changing for the better. And It Starts Here. Yes, the borough has its challenges. But it’s on the cusp of something exciting. With one of the youngest populations in the country, ambitions are high and rightly so. 98% of our schools are rated Good or Outstanding and every year more of our talented teenagers get into Russell Group Universities and hotly sought after apprenticeship schemes. We have award winning parks, centuries old manor houses full of relics and artifacts you can go and see, and the ruins of one of Anglo-Saxon England's most powerful and wealthiest religious sites. We’re even bringing beavers and white storks to the borough to help rewild the local landscape and boost biodiversity. Over the past few years, we’ve been working hard to improve how we deliver services and support our community. From tackling inequality to making sure our services are the best they can be, we’re focused on what matters most to local people. We’re creating the conditions for people to thrive - so everyone can enjoy a good quality of life, feel proud to call this place home, and be part of something bigger. #ItStartsHere - with our streets, our schools, our neighbourhoods. And with your application to join our determined team who are passionate about doing what’s best for the future of Barking and Dagenham.

As an Investors in People Gold Award employer, we’re serious about supporting our staff. From flexible working, professional training and career development to wellbeing initiatives, we want our people to feel valued and supported in everything they do.

Additional Information:

We’re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any adjustments or support at any stage, please contact the Hiring Manager to discuss your needs.