Senior Engineer - Parking and Traffic Orders

Job introduction

Job title: Senior Engineer - Parking and Traffic Orders

A bit about us:

Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic and engaged communities, people who take real ownership of their local area and are passionate about making our city a better place. We've got ambitious targets to meet by 2025 and we need people who are driven, dynamic and ready to deliver the very best for our communities. Public service is more important than ever, and this role represents a real opportunity to make a difference to our communities by transforming the way we work and placing our residents at the heart of everything we do.  

Working at Liverpool City Council provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services. 

We are proud of our world-famous thriving city with its rich culture, affordable housing, stunning waterfront and our beautiful green spaces – there’s really something for everyone! 

The role: 

• Liverpool City Council’s Network Management Team are recruiting to a number of exciting new positions - offering you the chance to be part of a dynamic team dedicated to innovative network management and urban development
• We are seeking two motivated Senior Engineers to work in the Parking and Traffic Orders team, delivering key improvements to parking, traffic management and road safety
• In this role, you will support the Principal Engineer and work closely with all functions within Network Management and wider Highway Services to deliver and manage new Permanent Traffic Regulation Orders, Temporary Traffic Regulation Orders, Traffic Restriction Notices, Emergency Orders and other relevant Traffic Orders
• The ideal candidate for the role of Senior Engineer will possess a relevant degree or professional qualification e.g. HNC / HND / BSc. They must also have demonstrable understanding of the procedures necessary to deliver traffic orders in a local authority setting, along with strong communication, decision-making and time management skills
• If you meet all of the essential criteria and are ready to make a real impact in shaping the future of Liverpool’s highways and transportation infrastructure, apply today!

Our offer to you:

• At least 27 days holiday rising to 32 after 5 years service – plus bank holidays and the option to purchase further days (pro rata where applicable)
• Agile working – a ‘Flexibility First’ approach to agile working, where flexibility is the norm rather than the exception
• Part of the Local Government Pension scheme – option to join the AVC scheme
• Progression – opportunities and training through a wide range of high quality learning
• Health and Wellbeing offer including employee assistance programme
• Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes 
• Drive Time – a salary sacrifice car lease scheme
• Family friendly policies with enhanced leave  
• Discounted gym memberships 
• Employee Volunteering Scheme 
• Medicash 

 Next steps:

Closing date: Midnight Thursday 5th June 2025

We reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If interested, please complete an application as early as possible.

If you would like to talk to a member of the team about the role, please email Dave Smith via david.smith@liverpool.gov.uk

Watch our recruitment video and see what life is like working at Liverpool City Council.

Liverpool City Council is committed to fostering a workforce representative of the communities we serve. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe in appointing candidates based on their skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities. To support this commitment, we guarantee an interview to candidates from under-represented groups who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role. 

If you require any reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010, such as an application form in a different format or additional time to complete your application, please contact us at recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk

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