Details:
- Salary: £35 - 37 - Hour
- Job Type: Contract
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Hour
- Location: Stockport Greater Manchester
- Date: 3 weeks ago
Description:
Job Title: Transportation Engineer
Location: Stockport
Contract role
Job Description: As a Transportation Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in the design, management, and optimization of transportation systems, particularly focusing on highways and traffic flow within school and council areas. Your responsibilities will encompass a wide range of tasks, from conceptual design to project implementation and maintenance. This position requires a deep understanding of traffic management principles, highway design standards, and traffic flow systems, along with a strong commitment to safety and efficiency.
Key Responsibilities:
* Highways Design: Develop innovative and efficient designs for highways, intersections, and road networks, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
* Traffic Management: Design and implement effective traffic management strategies to improve safety, reduce congestion, and enhance traffic flow in school and council areas.
* Traffic Design: Utilize advanced software tools and simulation models to analyze traffic patterns, identify bottlenecks, and propose design solutions that optimize traffic movement.
* Traffic Flow Systems: Implement intelligent transportation systems (ITS) and traffic control devices to manage traffic flow effectively, including traffic signals, signage, and lane markings.
* Collaboration: Collaborate closely with internal teams, external stakeholders, and government agencies to coordinate transportation projects, address community concerns, and ensure project success.
* Project Management: Lead transportation projects from initiation to completion, including feasibility studies, design development, construction oversight, and post-implementation evaluation.
* Technical Expertise: Stay updated on emerging trends, technologies, and best practices in transportation engineering, and apply this knowledge to improve project outcomes and exceed client expectations.
* Documentation and Reporting: Prepare detailed design drawings, technical reports, and project documentation, and effectively communicate project status, milestones, and deliverables to stakeholders.
Qualifications:
* Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
* Strong proficiency in CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, MicroStation) and traffic engineering software (e.g., VISSIM, SYNCHRO).
* Solid understanding of highway design standards (e.g., AASHTO, MUTCD) and traffic engineering principles.
* Proven experience in transportation project management, preferably in a consulting environment.
* Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail.
* Demonstrated commitment to safety, sustainability, and innovation in transportation engineering.
Benefits:
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
* Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
* Flexible work environment with options for remote work and flexible hours.
* Meaningful projects that contribute to the improvement of transportation systems and community well-being.
Join our team and make a difference in shaping the future of transportation in school and council areas! Apply now to become a part of our dynamic and innovative team