Senior Engineer - Road Safety

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Job Description

Salary range: Grade 12 (£50,085 - £52,194) p.a. plus fantastic benefits
Contract: Permanent
Hours of work: 36 hours per week
Location: Croydon

About the Role

Croydon is one of London's largest boroughs, and we are committed to making our roads safer for all users. We are seeking a Senior Project Engineer (Road Safety) to join our Design & Commissioning Team within Highways and Traffic. This is an exciting opportunity to lead on the design and delivery of innovative road safety schemes that reduce collisions, improve accessibility, and enhance the quality of life for residents.

You will play a key role in shaping the borough's approach to road safety, working on projects that range from traffic calming measures to major junction improvements. Your expertise will help us achieve our Vision Zero objectives and support sustainable transport initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead on the development and delivery of road safety engineering projects from concept to completion.
• Undertake collision analysis and identify priority locations for intervention.
• Prepare detailed designs, specifications, and cost estimates for traffic management and safety schemes.
• Manage project budgets, timelines, and resources effectively.
• Liaise with internal teams, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, standards, and best practice guidance.
• Contribute to the development of policies and strategies that promote safer roads and active travel.

About You

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Proven experience in road safety engineering and traffic management design.
• Strong understanding of current design standards (DMRB, TSRGD, LTN 1/20, etc.).
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to deliver on time and within budget.
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and innovation in road safety.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to improving road safety and sustainable transport.
• Hybrid working arrangements for better work-life balance.
• Access to professional development and training opportunities.
• Generous annual leave and local government pension scheme.

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About Us

Croydon Council's priorities

The Council balances its books, listens to residents, and delivers good sustainable services

• Get a grip on the finances and make the council financially sustainable
• Become a council which listens to, respects and works in partnership with Croydon's diverse communities and businesses
• Strengthen collaboration and joint working with partner organisations and the voluntary, community and faith sectors
• Ensure good governance is embedded and adopt best practice
• Develop our workforce to deliver in a manner that respects the diversity of our communities

Key business plan outcomes:

• Croydon is a place of opportunity for business, earning and learning
• Children and young people in Croydon have the chance to thrive, learn and fulfil their potential
• Croydon is a cleaner, safer and healthier place, a borough we're proud to call home
• People can lead healthier and independent lives for longer
• Croydon Council's new ways of working

Equal Opportunities Statement

Croydon Council is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Subject to business needs, we will be pleased to consider applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements and support hybrid working, whereby staff attend the workplace for part of their working week and work from home, or elsewhere, remotely for the rest of the time.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the advertised role.

Croydon council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.
The Successful candidate will be subject to a DBS check, if the role requires one.