Details:
- Salary: £20.86 - 28.11 - Hour
- Job Type: Contract
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Hour
- Location: Hackney London
- Date: 2 weeks ago
Description:
Traffic Engineer
Location: London Borough of Hackney
Contract: Temporary/Ongoing
Pay rate:
£20.86 per hour PAYE
£28.11 per hour UmbrellaThe 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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