Senior Traffic Engineer

A London local authority in North London is seeking an experienced Senior Traffic Engineer to join its Traffic & Engineering Service on a contract basis. This role offers the opportunity to work on high‑profile transport and public realm programmes within a busy borough environment. The Role You will provide a specialist professional traffic engineering service, taking schemes from feasibility through to detailed design and implementation. You will also supervise junior staff and provide professional and technical support across a varied programme of works. Key Responsibilities Deliver traffic engineering schemes from feasibility and consultation through to implementation Produce detailed designs using AutoCAD Act as technical lead on allocated projects Supervise and mentor junior engineering staff Provide professional and technical advice across the service Liaise with internal stakeholders, contractors, and external consultants Current Programme Areas Low Traffic Neighbourhoods (LTNs) Bus priority and cycling improvement schemes Road safety initiatives Parking and kerbside management improvements About You Demonstrable experience working within a local authority Strong background in traffic engineering and scheme delivery Proficient in AutoCAD Experience supervising or supporting junior staff Comfortable managing multiple schemes in a fast‑paced public sector setting