Lincolnshire County Council is looking to recruit a highly motivated individual to work in our Traffic Services Team, who has the skills, experience, and knowledge to develop our current approaches and embrace new concepts and technologies to ensure the efficient use of the Lincolnshire highway network.

About the Team

Lincolnshire County Council's Local Operational Asset Management Team provide a highway maintenance design service to one of the biggest highways networks in the country. There are four Teams covering based in offices across the County that work in partnership with our Network Management teams and external contractors within the Lincolnshire Highways Alliance.

About the role 

There is currently a vacancy for a Senior Traffic Engineer position, which is critical in assisting in the management and delivery of all aspects of traffic related services within Lincolnshire. 

The post holder will provide expert advice and work with internal departments to prioritise and agree on the proposed scheme works programmes for traffic schemes. They will provide advice and make recommendations to Senior Managers and members, and present reports to Steering Groups and Committees in relation to project and policy development of the traffic related service.

The post holder will be responsible for leading on the delivery of the County Councils Traffic Management Service and delivery of projects for Lincolnshire County Council and other clients. The general duties will include the coordination, communications, consultation, financial control, planning, design, construction, and handover on completion of a variety of approved traffic related schemes.

You will also be expected to supervise team members, offering them support and training in relation to traffic services to ensure the continuous improvement and delivery of this function. 

About You

You will need a good level of technical knowledge, be able to engage with a variety of customers and groups in a range of methods and lead on the development and use of suitable IT systems and processes to enhance the traffic services. A full training and development package will be made available to each individual to ensure candidates are able to attain their full potential within the organisation.

About us

We are one of the largest county councils in the UK, have a supportive environment and are ambitious for both the people who work here and the residents of the county.

Steeped in history and brimming with life, Lincolnshire’s historic market towns, vibrant coastal tourism and areas of outstanding natural beauty make it the perfect place for your next career move. Working with us, you can enjoy a flexible working pattern, generous annual leave on top of public and bank holidays, a cycle to work scheme, contract car hire scheme, flexible working hours, family friendly policies and an excellent pension scheme. We recommend reading the employee benefits brochure before applying.

PLEASE NOTE: It is imperative that your covering letter/personal statement clearly states why you have applied, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role as set out in the Job Description (attached on LCC jobs Site) and what you feel you can bring to this role, the team and the wider County Council.

About Our Offer

Along with a competitive salary we are offering:

• A Contributory pension
• Comprehensive benefits package including excellent discount schemes and cycle to work
• Flexible working policies
• Career progression opportunities
• A generous annual leave entitlement plus the option to buy more

Further details can be found in our rewards and benefits brochure

If this sounds like the role for you, then please read through the full Job Description, before clicking apply!  If you would like to know more about Lincolnshire County Council and our current vacancies then click on over to  www.lincolnshire.gov.uk. 

Applications will close on 26/03/23 and interviews will take place on or around 05/04/23

For a confidential and informal discussion about the role please contact:

Programme Manager Shaun Butcher on shaun.butcher@lincolnshire.gov.uk

Best of luck with your application