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Principal Road Safety Engineer
Job Posted: 16 days ago
Salary: £ 50,788 - 52,805 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Gloucester
Expire in: 12 days
Job Description
Job Advert – Principal Road Safety Engineer (Gloucestershire based Council)
Job Title: Principal Road Safety Engineer
Location: Gloucestershire
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £50,788 - £52,805 per annum
Start Date: ASAP
About the Role: Our client based in Gloucestershire is currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated Principal Road Safety Engineer to play a leading role in the day-to-day delivery and development of road safety measures across the county.
Reporting to the Road Safety Manager, you'll be responsible for managing road safety schemes from inception through to completion, carrying out collision investigations, feasibility studies, and design proposals. The post also includes contributing to the evolution of policy and working closely with partners in the Gloucestershire Road Safety Partnership.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead delivery of road safety initiatives in line with local and national policy, including the Safe Systems approach
Analyse collision data and carry out detailed feasibility studies and designs for road safety improvements
Manage schemes through the full project lifecycle
Attend and lead Road Safety Audits (in line with GG119 standards)
Act as Team Leader for the Data and Engineering team
Provide expert advice to councillors, stakeholders, and the public on road safety matters
Supervise and support junior team members and assist in team development
Support community safety initiatives, such as Community Speed Watch
Manage budgets and ensure timely project reporting
Ensure compliance with CDM regulations (2015) and oversee project safety documentationExperience Required:
Extensive experience in road safety engineering, including collision data analysis and feasibility reporting
Strong working knowledge of The Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions, Manual for Streets, and DMRB
Experience working with JCT and/or NEC forms of contract
Proven experience supervising project teams and managing road safety schemes from concept to delivery
Familiarity with RIBA stages and CDM 2015 regulations
Previous work with local authority or highways authorities preferredQualifications & Skills:
Degree or HND in Civil Engineering (or equivalent experience)
Road Safety Audit Training (RoSPA or equivalent)
Chartered or Incorporated Engineer (MCIHT or equivalent)
Membership of SoRSA (or similar professional body)
Excellent project management and communication skills
Proficiency in AutoCAD and related design softwareSpecial Conditions:
A full UK driving licence is required
Occasional out-of-hours work will be expectedHow to Apply: If you’re interested in this exciting opportunity or would like to discuss other roles we’re working on, please get in touch at (phone number removed) or email (url removed).
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