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Principal TRO Engineer

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Posted on Jun 5, 2026 by CV-Library
Bristol, Bristol (County), United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
£40 - £50 Hourly
Contract/Project
Principal TRO Engineer
£40-£50 per hour
6-Month Contract
Bristol

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Principal TRO Engineer to lead the development and delivery of Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs) across a varied programme of highway and traffic management schemes. This role requires a hands-on professional with strong technical knowledge of TRO legislation, scheme feasibility assessment, stakeholder engagement, and programme delivery.
Working within a multidisciplinary environment, you will take ownership of complex TRO schemes from concept through to implementation, ensuring legal compliance, technical robustness, and successful delivery while balancing the practical constraints of the highway environment.

Key Responsibilities
·Lead the development, review and delivery of permanent, experimental and temporary Traffic Regulation Orders.
·Provide technical expertise on TRO legislation, including the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 and Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions (TSRGD).
·Assess scheme feasibility, identifying potential risks, constraints and delivery challenges at an early stage.
·Review highway designs and proposals to ensure legal compliance, enforceability and alignment with policy objectives.
·Manage statutory consultation, public engagement and co-design activities with residents, businesses and key stakeholders.
·Prepare and review Statements of Reasons, consultation materials, objection reports and committee reports.
·Liaise with legal teams to prepare accurate TRO drafting instructions, schedules and supporting documentation.
·Support decision-making processes through delegated powers and committee approvals.
·Undertake quality assurance of TRO plans, schedules and associated mapping data.
·Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring programmes, budgets and quality standards are maintained.
Requirements
·Significant experience delivering Traffic Regulation Orders through the full statutory process.
·Strong working knowledge of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 and TSRGD requirements.
·Experience reviewing highway designs and assessing scheme feasibility from both technical and practical perspectives.
·Demonstrable experience managing objections, preparing reports and supporting formal decision-making processes.
·Strong understanding of real-world delivery constraints including utilities, site conditions, construction limitations and stakeholder requirements.
·Experience leading stakeholder engagement, consultation exercises and co-design initiatives.
·Ability to provide technical leadership and quality assurance across multiple schemes.
·Experience producing and reviewing TRO plans, schedules and legal documentation.
·Strong communication and report-writing skills.
Desirable Experience
·Familiarity with Healthy Streets principles and place-based street improvement programmes.
·Experience using digital TRO platforms such as AppyWay, ParkMap or similar systems.
·Knowledge of the "Improve My Street" platform.
·Previous experience operating at Principal Engineer, Principal Officer or equivalent senior level.
Why Apply?
·Long-term 6-month contract with potential extension opportunities.
·Opportunity to lead high-profile traffic management and street improvement schemes.
·Significant stakeholder engagement and project ownership.
·Hybrid working opportunities.

Apply now to be considered for this Principal TRO Engineer opportunity. Interviews are expected to take place shortly.
For a full description and further information on the role, please call Jason Kohle at Carrington West on (phone number removed).
FOOTNOTE:
If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the rate, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.
Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Traffic & Transportation professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Our specialist team has a combined 40+ years' experience in this market. Please call Jason at Carrington West on (phone number removed) for more information.
By applying for this position you are agreeing for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will be shared with third party clients specifically relevant to any roles you have applied for. If at any stage you wish to withdraw your consent please email

Reference: 225206992

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Principal TRO Engineer

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Posted on Jun 5, 2026 by CV-Library

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Bristol, Bristol (County), United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
£40 - £50 Hourly
Contract/Project
Principal TRO Engineer
£40-£50 per hour
6-Month Contract
Bristol

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Principal TRO Engineer to lead the development and delivery of Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs) across a varied programme of highway and traffic management schemes. This role requires a hands-on professional with strong technical knowledge of TRO legislation, scheme feasibility assessment, stakeholder engagement, and programme delivery.
Working within a multidisciplinary environment, you will take ownership of complex TRO schemes from concept through to implementation, ensuring legal compliance, technical robustness, and successful delivery while balancing the practical constraints of the highway environment.

Key Responsibilities
·Lead the development, review and delivery of permanent, experimental and temporary Traffic Regulation Orders.
·Provide technical expertise on TRO legislation, including the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 and Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions (TSRGD).
·Assess scheme feasibility, identifying potential risks, constraints and delivery challenges at an early stage.
·Review highway designs and proposals to ensure legal compliance, enforceability and alignment with policy objectives.
·Manage statutory consultation, public engagement and co-design activities with residents, businesses and key stakeholders.
·Prepare and review Statements of Reasons, consultation materials, objection reports and committee reports.
·Liaise with legal teams to prepare accurate TRO drafting instructions, schedules and supporting documentation.
·Support decision-making processes through delegated powers and committee approvals.
·Undertake quality assurance of TRO plans, schedules and associated mapping data.
·Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring programmes, budgets and quality standards are maintained.
Requirements
·Significant experience delivering Traffic Regulation Orders through the full statutory process.
·Strong working knowledge of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 and TSRGD requirements.
·Experience reviewing highway designs and assessing scheme feasibility from both technical and practical perspectives.
·Demonstrable experience managing objections, preparing reports and supporting formal decision-making processes.
·Strong understanding of real-world delivery constraints including utilities, site conditions, construction limitations and stakeholder requirements.
·Experience leading stakeholder engagement, consultation exercises and co-design initiatives.
·Ability to provide technical leadership and quality assurance across multiple schemes.
·Experience producing and reviewing TRO plans, schedules and legal documentation.
·Strong communication and report-writing skills.
Desirable Experience
·Familiarity with Healthy Streets principles and place-based street improvement programmes.
·Experience using digital TRO platforms such as AppyWay, ParkMap or similar systems.
·Knowledge of the "Improve My Street" platform.
·Previous experience operating at Principal Engineer, Principal Officer or equivalent senior level.
Why Apply?
·Long-term 6-month contract with potential extension opportunities.
·Opportunity to lead high-profile traffic management and street improvement schemes.
·Significant stakeholder engagement and project ownership.
·Hybrid working opportunities.

Apply now to be considered for this Principal TRO Engineer opportunity. Interviews are expected to take place shortly.
For a full description and further information on the role, please call Jason Kohle at Carrington West on (phone number removed).
FOOTNOTE:
If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the rate, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.
Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Traffic & Transportation professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Our specialist team has a combined 40+ years' experience in this market. Please call Jason at Carrington West on (phone number removed) for more information.
By applying for this position you are agreeing for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will be shared with third party clients specifically relevant to any roles you have applied for. If at any stage you wish to withdraw your consent please email
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