Traffic Engineer (Orders/Monitoring)
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Job Title: Traffic Engineer (Orders/Monitoring)
Language: UK
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Region: London
Country: United Kingdom
Organisation: Hackney Council Anonymous Apps > Climate, Homes and Economy
Job Number: HCAA02652
Service: Street Scene
DBS Required: No
Organisation Logo: Hackney Council
Salary: per Min Max In
Agreement Type: Fixed Term / Secondment
Work Pattern: Full Time
Contracted Hours: 36
Grade: SO1 - PO1
SCP Range: £40,404 - £45,852
12 Months Fixed Term Contract / Secondment Opportunity
We are looking for an organised and self-motivated individual to join our Streetworks Team based in Hackney Central.
Reporting to the Senior Engineer, and working as part of a busy, friendly team, you will ensure that the Council's obligations under the Road Traffic regulation Act 1984, Traffic Management Act 2004, New Roads and Street Works Act 1991, & The London Permit Scheme are discharged efficiently and effectively in order to reduce disruption to the public highway and enable the Council to fulfil its network management duty.
Duties will include, but not limited to, managing the full lifecycle of Temporary Traffic Regulation Orders (TTROs), ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation and internal procedures. This includes assessing and approving applications, reviewing traffic management plans, and coordinating with stakeholders such as utility companies, contractors, emergency services, and internal departments.
The role involves monitoring active TTROs to ensure safety and compliance, resolving operational issues, and conducting site inspections when necessary. As a senior technical lead, the post holder will provide expert advice on traffic regulation matters, mentor junior staff, and support continuous improvement across the service.
They will also contribute to process development, including digitisation initiatives, and produce reports on TTRO activity and performance. Additionally, the role may require providing support during emergency works or out-of-hours incidents to ensure rapid and effective traffic management.
Ideally, you will already have a good working knowledge of all current legislation and a methodical approach which enables you to undertake your work effectively and efficiently. Experience working in a similar fast-paced environment, and a working knowledge of Streetworks systems would be an advantage.
Competent IT user, with good working knowledge of a range of packages including Google Docs & Sheets, Microsoft Word and Excel. You will also have a sound understanding of current Streetworks Registers, and the use of Street manager and One network would be beneficial. You will be customer focused and possess excellent communications skills.
Hackney is one of the UK’s highest performing local authorities, serving one of London’s best places to live and work. We have achieved a huge amount: our services, our schools, our public spaces are all amongst the very best. We have changed the reputation, not just of the Council, but of Hackney itself. Bringing jobs and investment into the borough, securing the legacy from the 2012 Games, and making this a place of which we can all be proud.
If the opportunity of working here excites you, please apply.
As a Council, our most outstanding asset is our staff, who are highly dedicated to serving our residents and committed to our goals as an organisation.
If you want to work in a place where you can represent our values so we achieve the best for our residents, please click on the apply button below.
We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Therefore, we do not accept supporting statements or CV’s.
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As part of the application process, you will need to complete a number of competency based questions. These questions allow you to demonstrate your suitability for the role and provide examples of your skills, knowledge and experience outlined in the job description.
We understand the benefits of using AI in the workplace. However, if you are thinking of using this tool to submit your application, we ask you to think about what value it will add. AI tools tend to lack the personal touch and authenticity we value in candidates. We encourage you to showcase your unique knowledge and skills using your own voice.
This application process replaces a supporting statement.
Prior to applying for a vacancy for a secondment opportunity, please liaise with your line manager and inform them of your interest in applying for the role.
Closing date for applications: 07 November 2025 (22:59)
Interview date: 26/27/28 November 2025
We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive.
Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently under represented in our workforce.
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If you are thinking about applying for a job, please contact the Hackney Works team to find out what support is available: hackneyworks@hackney.gov.uk
Disclaimers apply, for full details see: https://hackney.gov.uk/email-disclaimerSalary range
- £40,404 - £45,852 per year