Engineer - Traffic, Road Safety and Active Travel

Location: Lynton House, Ilford, IG1 1NY

Permanent - Full time

Redbridge is an ambitious, diverse and exciting east-London borough. What we do is driven by changing our relationship with local people to support our vision. As a result, we've developed innovative ways to build our communities and transform our Council.

We're one of the fastest growing parts of the country and the third most diverse London borough. Our communities are attracted by a mixture of excellent schools, relatively affordable housing, high-quality open space and rapid transport connections into the heart of the city.

As soon people walk out of their front door they see, feel and use the Redbridge highway network.

Do you want to help shape, be part of, and contribute to the development of Redbridge helping our communities to help them travel around the borough for work or play safely and efficiently? Our objective is to create a safe and seamless network of travel whether you are walking, cycling, driving, or using public transport.

Redbridge is an ambitious, diverse, and exciting east-London borough with fantastic facilities for our residents. We have developed innovative ways to build our communities and transform our Council. This is an exciting time for the London Borough of Redbridge; and our team is at the heart of supporting residents in East London.

We are seeking a dedicated Traffic Engineer to play a key role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality traffic, road safety, active travel and highway improvement schemes across our network. You will be responsible for investigation, design and implementation of Traffic Calming, Traffic Management, Road Safety and 20mph Zones, Active Travel and Highway Improvement Schemes.

Experience of design and supervising of Traffic, Road Safety, Active Travel and Highway Improvement Schemes is preferred with relevant technical knowledge and background experience of quality control and health and safety on site.

You will also need to be able to communicate effectively with residents, members of public, contractors and consultants.

You’ll work closely with our Traffic and Road Safety Engineering, Highways Engineering, Flooding, and Street Lighting teams, contributing to the safety, quality, and long-term resilience of our roads, pavements, and transport infrastructure. This is a highly visible role where your input will make a direct impact on the everyday journeys of our residents and commuters.

This position is integral to ensuring the Highways & Transportation Strategy continues to achieve its high-quality standards of work during the current period of dynamic change within the borough and presents an exciting opportunity for professional development.

At Redbridge Highways, we are passionate about pushing boundaries and embracing new and innovative solutions that make a real difference in the lives of our residents. Our high-performing team is known for its creativity and resilience, continuously exploring new methods and technologies to enhance our borough’s infrastructure.

Join us and be part of a team that values your contributions, ensures you have the support and resources needed to grow your career and achieve your goals, fosters a collaborative environment, and is dedicated to making Redbridge a better place for everyone.

To apply for this post please visit www.redbridge.gov.uk/jobs or copy the following link into your browser:

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All short-listed applicants will need to demonstrate proof of right to work in the UK.

We are committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion in employment and welcome applications from qualified applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, colour, race, religion, or belief.