Senior Traffic Engineer

Greenwich, United Kingdom | Posted on 14/07/2026

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In the modern job market, organisations in both public and private sectors face significant workforce challenges. Public sector entities, such as local councils and central government departments, often struggle with lengthy recruitment processes, limited access to qualified candidates, and stringent budgetary and regulatory constraints. Private sector businesses, on the other hand, encounter high turnover rates, difficulties managing a mix of permanent and temporary staff, and challenges in sourcing specialised talent for niche industries. These sector-specific obstacles, coupled with the universal complexities of payroll management, create a pressing need for efficient workforce solutions.

Civic Recruitment Limited addresses these challenges with innovative recruitment and payroll solutions tailored for diverse organisational needs. Recognising the critical hurdles organisations face, the company leverages its expertise to streamline processes, reduce recruitment times, and alleviate administrative burdens. With an extensive database of over 1 million pre-screened candidates, Civic Recruitment Limited is well‑positioned to cater to the specific needs of both public and private sectors.

Job Description

6 months contract Role with a local authority

Summary

• The Senior Traffic Engineer is a pivotal role within a local authority, tasked with the effective delivery of traffic engineering projects and transport-related initiatives. This position ensures compliance with statutory requirements, contractual obligations, quality standards, and budgetary controls. The role involves planning, designing, implementing, and supervising traffic and highway schemes, while providing professional engineering advice and managing project delivery from inception through completion.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver traffic engineering projects in line with agreed objectives, budgets, and timescales.
• Undertake traffic and transport studies, surveys, and investigations, analyzing findings to support scheme development.
• Design and develop traffic management, highway improvement, and transport schemes.
• Prepare engineering drawings, specifications, schedules, and technical documentation.
• Ensure all projects comply with relevant legislation, technical standards, and contractual requirements.
• Monitor contractor and subcontractor performance and recommend tender acceptances where appropriate.

Essential Experience Required

• Experience delivering traffic engineering, highway engineering, or transportation projects.
• Experience in traffic management design, scheme development, and project supervision.
• Experience preparing technical reports, specifications, and contract documents.
• Experience managing project budgets, expenditure monitoring, and cost estimation.

Essential Qualifications Required

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering, Traffic Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Highway Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Membership (or working towards membership) of a relevant professional body such as ICE, CIHT, or IHE.

Additional Information

• Working hours: 35 hours per week.
• We work on a bi-weekly schedule.

The role closes on 23rd July 2026.