About the role

The Traffic Engineering Manager will lead a multi-disciplinary team to deliver a substantial highway improvements programme focused on road safety and sustainable travel. They will oversee project design, budget management, and contractor performance while driving innovative working methods.

What they look for

Traffic engineering Project management Highway improvements Road safety Team leadership Stakeholder management Budget management Design processes Health and safety Sustainable travel Infrastructure development AI implementation

Requirements

The ideal candidate is a passionate leader capable of building strong relationships with stakeholders and members. They must ensure all engineering projects meet local and national standards while fostering an inclusive team environment.

Benefits

Flexible and agile working 30 days annual leave Option to purchase 10 days of additional leave Local Government Pension Scheme Employee Assistance Programme Occupational Health service Employee discount scheme Cycle to Work scheme Green Car salary sacrifice scheme Employee networks

Full description

This is a Gloucestershire County Council job.

Job Title: Traffic Engineering Manager

Job Location: Shire Hall, Block 5, 6th Floor

Salary: £60,532 - £63,895 per annum

Hours per Week: 37.00

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 30/08/2026

Job Requisition Number: 14629

This post is not open to job share

About the role Want to shape the future of Gloucestershire and help create safer, healthier and more sustainable streets for everyone? Gloucestershire County Council is seeking an eager and forward-thinking Traffic Engineering Manager to lead an ambitious highway improvements programme.

This is a unique opportunity to lead a team that plays a pivotal role in significantly transforming the highway by introducing infrastructure that helps to reduce casualties, improve accessibility and sustainable travel, and reduce traffic congestion. You will lead a growing, multi-disciplinary team and oversee a high-profile programme of investment in road safety, accessibility and sustainable travel.

This includes driving forward our countywide Safer Roads/Community 20s speed limit initiative and the delivery of the annual road safety programme.

If you are motivated by making a real difference in improving quality of life, we would love to hear from you. We offer flexible and agile working, with time in the office helping you connect with your team and partners to maximise your impact.

About You You will be a passionate and confident leader who shall:

Lead the delivery of a substantial highway improvements programme, ensuring projects are delivered to budget and programme.
Ensure the design of projects meet local and national standards, are innovative and meet health and safety requirements.
Oversee the implementation of project management and design processes to achieve successful delivery.
Oversee contractors to ensure that highway works are constructed to design and budget.
Drive the development of the team through innovative methods of working including the use of AI.
Build strong, trusted relationships with colleagues, Members and other stakeholders.
Support the team’s growth and development, creating a positive and inclusive environment where people can thrive.

About us: As you’d expect, we offer an attractive package of benefits which makes a career in Local Government both flexible and rewarding.

Hybrid working arrangements are available for many of our roles, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice, with a mix of both remote and office working.

For all your hard work, you will receive the following:

Flexible and agile working opportunities
30 days annual leave
An option to purchase 10 days of additional leave per year (pro rata for part-time staff)
Family friendly employer offering benefits to help support you and your family
Career development and qualification opportunities
Supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision
A generous Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) providing free, confidential, counselling and advice
An in-house Occupational Health service
Employee discount scheme
Cycle to Work and Green Car salary sacrifice schemes
Employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) and Young Employees Network

How to apply:

If you feel you have the skills, desire and experience required to make a positive difference then please submit your application and personal statement today by clicking the “Apply Now” Button.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Nathaniel Davis at Nathan.Davis2@gloucestershire.gov.uk or Philip Williams at Philip.williams@gloucestershire.gov.uk

Applicants will be shortlisted and interviewed during the advertisement period. As such the closing date may be altered subject to candidates being successful.

Short-listed candidates will be contacted by e-mail.

Additional Information

To access the Job Profile for this role, please follow the link below:-

Traffic Engineering Team Manager - Job Profile

The council is not currently able to offer sponsorship in this role. Candidates will need to have right to work that enables them to commit to at least 6 months' employment. Right to work is not transferable from a sponsored role held with another employer.

Gloucestershire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people or vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

It is a legal requirement, under the Immigration Act 2016, that anyone appointed to a ‘customer facing role’ must be able to demonstrate an ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in fluent English.

Hybrid working arrangements are available for the majority of our roles, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice, with a mix of both remote and office working.