Senior Traffic Engineer


Company:	ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD
Salary:	£25.37 to £25.37 an hour
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	East London, E6 5YR
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	13 Aug 2026
Closing date:	12 Sept 2026

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Summary

Senior Traffic Engineer needed Paying £25.37 per hr ref 136308

Full time hours on a temporary basis

Key Responsibilities

Project Design and Delivery

Lead and/or support the progression of engineering projects in accordance with agreed programmes and priorities.
Design, manage and implement a range of transportation and infrastructure schemes, including:
- Traffic management projects
- Road safety initiatives
- Cycling infrastructure improvements
- Bus priority measures
- Liveable neighbourhood schemes
- School Streets and Play Streets programmes
- Public realm enhancement projects
Manage projects through feasibility, design, consultation, implementation and completion stages.
Monitor project budgets, timescales and risks to ensure successful delivery.

Highways and Engineering Services

Provide professional engineering advice on highways, transportation and public realm matters.
Manage and progress highway and civil engineering issues in a timely and effective manner.
Investigate and respond to technical enquiries, complaints and requests for information.
Ensure engineering solutions comply with relevant legislation, standards, policies and best practice guidance.

Technical Expertise

Act as a technical specialist for highways and transportation engineering matters.
Prepare technical reports, drawings, specifications and contract documentation.
Review engineering designs and provide recommendations to support decision-making.
Ensure statutory and legal obligations are fulfilled in a customer-focused and efficient manner.

Leadership and Team Support

Deputise for the Principal Engineer when required.
Provide supervision, guidance and technical support to team members.
Contribute to staff training, mentoring and performance development activities.
Promote collaborative working and knowledge sharing across teams.

Continuous Improvement

Contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of highways and transportation services.
Identify opportunities for innovation, efficiency and improved customer outcomes.
Support the implementation of new processes, policies and service improvements.
Promote best practice in project management, engineering design and service delivery.

If you are interested in the role, please email your CV to verity@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared

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