Traffic Engineer
Posted on May 15, 2026 by CV-Library
Stockport, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Contract/Project
Traffic Engineer
We are seeking an experienced Traffic Engineer with strong Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) expertise to support a local authority highways programme across Stockport and Lancashire. This is an initial 3-month contract opportunity operating outside IR35, with a mix of office, site, and hybrid working.
The successful candidate will play a key role in the development, coordination, and delivery of traffic and parking schemes, with a particular focus on TRO preparation, consultation, and implementation.
Key Responsibilities
* Prepare and manage Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs) from inception through to implementation
* Draft technical reports, statutory notices, consultation documents, and schedules
* Support the design and delivery of traffic management, parking, and highway improvement schemes
* Liaise with internal stakeholders, elected members, statutory consultees, and the public
* Review and respond to objections and representations relating to TROs
* Conduct site visits and surveys across Greater Manchester and Lancashire as required
* Ensure schemes comply with current highways legislation, regulations, and local authority standards
* Coordinate with contractors and delivery teams during implementation phases
* Maintain accurate project records and programme updates
Essential Experience & Skills
* Proven experience working as a Traffic Engineer within a UK local authority environment
* Strong working knowledge of Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs) and associated legislation
* Experience delivering parking, traffic calming, road safety, or active travel schemes
* Ability to prepare technical documentation and consultation materials independently
* Good stakeholder engagement and communication skills
* Familiarity with relevant legislation including the Road Traffic Regulation Act and Traffic Signs Regulations
* Competent in AutoCAD and standard highways/traffic engineering software
* Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regularly
Desirable
* Experience working on active travel or town centre improvement projects
* Knowledge of parking strategy and enforcement processes
* Experience within politically sensitive local authority environments
Contract Details
* Initial 3-month contract with potential extension
* Outside IR35
* Hybrid working available
* Based primarily in Stockport with regular visits within Lancashire
* Immediate or short-notice availability preferred
We are seeking an experienced Traffic Engineer with strong Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) expertise to support a local authority highways programme across Stockport and Lancashire. This is an initial 3-month contract opportunity operating outside IR35, with a mix of office, site, and hybrid working.
The successful candidate will play a key role in the development, coordination, and delivery of traffic and parking schemes, with a particular focus on TRO preparation, consultation, and implementation.
Key Responsibilities
* Prepare and manage Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs) from inception through to implementation
* Draft technical reports, statutory notices, consultation documents, and schedules
* Support the design and delivery of traffic management, parking, and highway improvement schemes
* Liaise with internal stakeholders, elected members, statutory consultees, and the public
* Review and respond to objections and representations relating to TROs
* Conduct site visits and surveys across Greater Manchester and Lancashire as required
* Ensure schemes comply with current highways legislation, regulations, and local authority standards
* Coordinate with contractors and delivery teams during implementation phases
* Maintain accurate project records and programme updates
Essential Experience & Skills
* Proven experience working as a Traffic Engineer within a UK local authority environment
* Strong working knowledge of Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs) and associated legislation
* Experience delivering parking, traffic calming, road safety, or active travel schemes
* Ability to prepare technical documentation and consultation materials independently
* Good stakeholder engagement and communication skills
* Familiarity with relevant legislation including the Road Traffic Regulation Act and Traffic Signs Regulations
* Competent in AutoCAD and standard highways/traffic engineering software
* Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regularly
Desirable
* Experience working on active travel or town centre improvement projects
* Knowledge of parking strategy and enforcement processes
* Experience within politically sensitive local authority environments
Contract Details
* Initial 3-month contract with potential extension
* Outside IR35
* Hybrid working available
* Based primarily in Stockport with regular visits within Lancashire
* Immediate or short-notice availability preferred
Reference: 225117717
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Traffic Engineer
Posted on May 15, 2026 by CV-Library
Stockport, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Contract/Project
Traffic Engineer
We are seeking an experienced Traffic Engineer with strong Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) expertise to support a local authority highways programme across Stockport and Lancashire. This is an initial 3-month contract opportunity operating outside IR35, with a mix of office, site, and hybrid working.
The successful candidate will play a key role in the development, coordination, and delivery of traffic and parking schemes, with a particular focus on TRO preparation, consultation, and implementation.
Key Responsibilities
* Prepare and manage Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs) from inception through to implementation
* Draft technical reports, statutory notices, consultation documents, and schedules
* Support the design and delivery of traffic management, parking, and highway improvement schemes
* Liaise with internal stakeholders, elected members, statutory consultees, and the public
* Review and respond to objections and representations relating to TROs
* Conduct site visits and surveys across Greater Manchester and Lancashire as required
* Ensure schemes comply with current highways legislation, regulations, and local authority standards
* Coordinate with contractors and delivery teams during implementation phases
* Maintain accurate project records and programme updates
Essential Experience & Skills
* Proven experience working as a Traffic Engineer within a UK local authority environment
* Strong working knowledge of Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs) and associated legislation
* Experience delivering parking, traffic calming, road safety, or active travel schemes
* Ability to prepare technical documentation and consultation materials independently
* Good stakeholder engagement and communication skills
* Familiarity with relevant legislation including the Road Traffic Regulation Act and Traffic Signs Regulations
* Competent in AutoCAD and standard highways/traffic engineering software
* Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regularly
Desirable
* Experience working on active travel or town centre improvement projects
* Knowledge of parking strategy and enforcement processes
* Experience within politically sensitive local authority environments
Contract Details
* Initial 3-month contract with potential extension
* Outside IR35
* Hybrid working available
* Based primarily in Stockport with regular visits within Lancashire
* Immediate or short-notice availability preferred
We are seeking an experienced Traffic Engineer with strong Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) expertise to support a local authority highways programme across Stockport and Lancashire. This is an initial 3-month contract opportunity operating outside IR35, with a mix of office, site, and hybrid working.
The successful candidate will play a key role in the development, coordination, and delivery of traffic and parking schemes, with a particular focus on TRO preparation, consultation, and implementation.
Key Responsibilities
* Prepare and manage Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs) from inception through to implementation
* Draft technical reports, statutory notices, consultation documents, and schedules
* Support the design and delivery of traffic management, parking, and highway improvement schemes
* Liaise with internal stakeholders, elected members, statutory consultees, and the public
* Review and respond to objections and representations relating to TROs
* Conduct site visits and surveys across Greater Manchester and Lancashire as required
* Ensure schemes comply with current highways legislation, regulations, and local authority standards
* Coordinate with contractors and delivery teams during implementation phases
* Maintain accurate project records and programme updates
Essential Experience & Skills
* Proven experience working as a Traffic Engineer within a UK local authority environment
* Strong working knowledge of Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs) and associated legislation
* Experience delivering parking, traffic calming, road safety, or active travel schemes
* Ability to prepare technical documentation and consultation materials independently
* Good stakeholder engagement and communication skills
* Familiarity with relevant legislation including the Road Traffic Regulation Act and Traffic Signs Regulations
* Competent in AutoCAD and standard highways/traffic engineering software
* Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regularly
Desirable
* Experience working on active travel or town centre improvement projects
* Knowledge of parking strategy and enforcement processes
* Experience within politically sensitive local authority environments
Contract Details
* Initial 3-month contract with potential extension
* Outside IR35
* Hybrid working available
* Based primarily in Stockport with regular visits within Lancashire
* Immediate or short-notice availability preferred
Reference: 225117717
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