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Islington Council are seeking a Traffic Engineer, who has experience working for local authorities and can design using AutoCAD.
The role would be to design and deliver small to medium traffic and parking schemes, and assist Senior Engineers and Principal Engineers.
The Traffic & Engineering Service is currently working on a number of programmes including Low Traffic Neighbourhoods, bus and cycle improvements, greening schemes, School Streets and parking improvements.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. As a member of the Team to be jointly responsible for the efficient and effective operation of the Team and to carry out such technical functions as may be required; to ensure Service Management Team decisions are carried out as appropriate.
2. To provide, maintain, develop, design, implement and pro-actively improve the services provided by the Service accord with Council policy and in particular;
a. are efficiently and effectively discharges with the active participation of the local community, the voluntary sector, business and specialist groups as appropriate using appropriate consultative techniques.
b. are accessible to all members of the community and geared resources to their needs.
c. are of a high quality commensurate with available resources and represent value for money in meeting the Customer and Client expectations and requirements.
3. To aid in acting as a Council’s spokesperson on Engineering and Traffic matters when requested.
4. To assist in progressing the effective project management of assigned projects through all stages from conception through to implementation and monitoring. With support undertake the role of Project Manager for smaller/medium projects including consultation, programming, planning and coordination.
5. To co-ordinate, prioritise work, establish work programmes and schedules for the assigned functional areas of work and ensuring their achievement and providing or securing technical guidance and training as necessary in this connection.
6. To develop, design, consult, progress and implement measures to assist, enhance, maintain and promote the use of the highway network and infrastructure and be responsible for ensuring information and administrative support is provided for statutory functions under the Highway Act 1980 and associated legislation and functions.
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE
Corporate Membership or Incorporated status of a recognised professional engineering institution in at least one of the disciplines within the service or a qualification in Engineering/Transportation to degree level or equivalent with at least 4 years of successful high quality post qualification experience or a proven track record of successful high quality professional, engineering experience in one or more of the functional areas of the service.
Experience in the various forms of public consultation techniques and working effectively towards user participation to meet Customer/Client expectations and requirements.
Experience in report preparation and presentation at Committees and other public gatherings and ability to deal effectively with concerns of elected Members.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITY
An understanding of the principal responsibilities of, and the key issues facing, local government and in particular the legal and professional framework associated with Engineering and Traffic matters.
An awareness of the environmental issues facing an inner central London Borough.
Proven ability to communicate effectively (both written and orally) and to present complex information and advice clearly and concisely, at all levels within and outside the Council.
Ability to implement and maintain those management and administrative systems, including IT systems, necessary for the delivery of cost effective, high quality services.
Ability to prioritise and work effectively, under pressure and within tight schedules.
Ability to develop workable and innovative solutions in problem solving situations.
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