Opportunity: Traffic Engineer
Location: Greater Manchester / Lancashire
Rate: Negotiable and Competitive
Duration: 3 months +
IR35: Outside
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