Job Description

Job number

LBC03819

Contract Type

Permanent

Posting End Date

30 April 2025

Job Area

Architects, Engineers and Surveyors

About the job

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Salary: 41,511 - 44,711 a year plus 963 essential car user allowance

Hours per week: 37

Contract type: Permanent

Are you passionate about shaping safer, smarter streets? At Luton Borough Council, we're looking for a Senior Engineer - Traffic to take a lead role in improving transport safety and traffic management across our town.



In this key position, you'll be the Council's go-to specialist for traffic management and safety engineering. You'll support the Engineering Delivery Team Leader and help steer the future of Luton's transport infrastructure by leading the development of our Integrated Transport capital programme.



From identifying high-risk locations through detailed accident investigations to overseeing the design, safety auditing, and delivery of local traffic schemes, your expertise will directly impact the lives of thousands across the borough.



What you'll be doing:


Leading traffic safety and management initiatives across Luton Designing and delivering local safety schemes with a focus on evidence-based improvements Managing the full cycle of traffic engineering projects--from concept to implementation Conducting safety audits and identifying accident hotspots for targeted action Supporting the wider Engineering Delivery Team with expert guidance and leadership

About you

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You'll bring substantial experience in traffic management, traffic engineering, road safety, and/or safety auditing, with the confidence to take initiative and work independently when needed. Your background will reflect strong project management capabilities, with a proven track record of delivering complex schemes from start to finish.



Excellent communication skills are essential for this role. You'll be comfortable handling enquiries and complaints from the public with sensitivity and professionalism, while also being able to consult, advise, and negotiate effectively with both internal colleagues and external stakeholders. Whether it's presenting to diverse audiences or compiling detailed written reports, you'll have the ability to clearly explain complex technical information in a way that's accessible and engaging.



You should be confident using a range of digital tools including word processing, databases, and spreadsheets, and ideally have experience with specialist traffic and road safety applications to produce reports and graphical data. A strong understanding of relevant legislation, national guidelines, and best practice in traffic management, accident reduction, and road safety is key, along with a working knowledge of the Road Safety Audit process.



A relevant qualification in highway or civil engineering--such as a degree or HNC (or equivalent)--will underpin your technical expertise.

About us

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Our ambitious

Luton 2040 Vision

- that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty - is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.



The people of Luton depend heavily on this council - and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?



We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our borough

Benefits

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We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include:



From 25 to 32 days' annual leave: linked to length of service and grade Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant Generous relocation package: up to 8,000 (subject to eligibility) Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel

How to apply

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We understand that job applications take time and effort, but a high-quality application shows that you are professional with a good attention to detail. The recruiting manager may receive a number of applications for each job advertised so you want yours to stand out!



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