Traffic Engineer - AR

Location: London Borough of Hackney
Contract: Temporary/Ongoing
Pay rate:

• £20.86 per hour PAYE

The London Borough of Hackney is looking for an experienced Traffic Engineer to join the Streetscene service, supporting the delivery of Traffic Order Making and related highway schemes. This is a key role working closely with senior engineers to ensure statutory and legal obligations are met while delivering a customer focused service.

• Supporting and delivering the Traffic Order Making process, from preparation through to implementation
• Assisting with and progressing traffic and highway schemes within agreed timescales
• Preparing reports, correspondence, and statutory documentation
• Liaising with internal teams, statutory consultees, and members of the public
• Ensuring all work complies with relevant legislation, council policies, and best value principles
• Attending meetings and, where required, public consultations
• Using IT systems to input, manage, and analyse data
• Supporting service objectives and contributing to continuous improvement

• Experience in Traffic Order Making within an urban or local authority environment
• Good understanding of relevant traffic and highway legislation
• Ability to manage workloads, prioritise tasks, and meet deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Confident working with plans, drawings, and technical information
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment

• Qualification in Transportation Planning or a related discipline
• Membership of, or eligibility for membership of, a relevant professional body (desirable)
• Minimum 2+ years' experience in traffic or highway engineering (level dependent)

This is a great opportunity to work within a well established local authority, contributing to meaningful transport and traffic initiatives that directly impact residents and communities across Hackney