Traffic Engineer

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

• £20.86 per hour PAYE
• £28.11 per hour Umbrella

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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

Skills & Experience

• 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

Qualifications

• 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)

Why apply?

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.

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