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Posted 08 May, 2024
Slough Borough Council

Traffic/Road Safety Engineer

Slough Borough Council
Slough, UK Full Time
Reference: 553218
  • Directorate:Regeneration, Housing and Environment
  • Pay Level: 7
  • Contract Type: Permanent
  • Working Hours: 37 hours per week
  • DBS requirement: Standard
  • Salary: £39,262 to £44,460 inclusive of Local Weighting Allowance (Plus £5,973 market supplement per annum)

The closing date for applications is 28th May 2024.

Interviews will be held week commencing week commencing 10th June 2024.

What you’ll be doing:

Working at the forefront of our vibrant Transport and Highways team you will play a vital role in the development of safe, high quality engineering projects, as well as leading on the delivery of statutory Council responsibilities in support of sustainable growth, social inclusion and accessibility.

The post will require a person with an understanding of road safety scheme development, attention to detail and commitment to deliver high quality work. A high degree of flexibility, creativity and a positive forward-thinking attitude is required. We have a far-reaching Transport vision and a commitment to delivering safety improvements across our transport network in this exciting role. Join us to help deliver a safe, integrated, sustainable transport solution.

A relevant professional qualification is useful to work in a multi-disciplinary team and manage a complex and varied programme. You will have experience of demonstrable collaborative skills, ability to manage a range of high profile and high priority projects, and comfortable interacting with internal and external contacts at all levels.

If you have a sound knowledge of highway design principles and standards, an ability to analyse technical data to design schemes, can write technical reports for decision makers and have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment then we would welcome an application from you. We particularly welcome applicants who have previous experience in highways project management and road safety auditing.

Our Council:

Our vision is to make a difference to our communities and our environment and we would love you to join us in our mission! All of our employees, whatever their job, contribute greatly to delivering services to local people - either directly, or by supporting colleagues. We celebrate diversity and are continuously striving for our residents to enjoy fulfilling prosperous and healthy lives.

What we offer:

We offer a supportive place to grow and develop your career with a real opportunity for your input to be valued and heard. Ambition and innovation will be required now more than ever and you will join a friendly and collaborative environment where you are encouraged to thrive.

Alongside a competitive salary, we provide:

  • 26 days annual leave (not including Bank holidays), rising to 30 days between 2 - 5 years' service and 33 days after 5 years' service.
  • The Local Government Pension Scheme

We offer a wider range of great benefits including:

  • Flexible and hybrid working options to promote work-life balance
  • Our commitment to equality and diversity through a range of employee networks
  • Wellbeing initiatives
  • Tax - free childcare and childcare services
  • Season loan ticket - to help with the cost of your rail / bus journey to &a;amp; from work.

Interested?

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If appointed, all posts will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.

Slough Borough Council is an inclusive employer and we encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We select staff on merit and we foster a workforce where people are valued, and represents the local communities that we serve. Slough Borough Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer.

We want our application process to be open and accessible. If you wish to make your application in an alternative format, please email[email protected] quoting the job reference &a;ndash; ourAccessibility Statement has more information.

Join our team at Slough Borough Council and help accelerate our journey of transformation and growth!

We reserve the right to close the advert early.Agency applications will not be considered.

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