Senior Engineer
| Posting date: | 13 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £39,862 to £41,771 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 January 2026 |
| Location: | County Hall, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 8JN |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Wiltshire Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 5990 |
Summary
Traffic Engineering Team – Enhancing Lives, Building Communities
Are you looking to develop your Engineering career further?
Join our well-established and experienced Traffic Engineering Team. Contribute to technical decision-making that enables us to deliver effective and efficient traffic management solutions.
Wiltshire offers a unique environment for delivering infrastructure improvements. Our projects span a variety of settings, from rural villages and historic market towns to the county’s only city, Salisbury. Each scheme provides a real opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of residents and visitors.
In this role, you will collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders and professionals both within and outside the authority, including members of the public, local representative groups, elected members, contractors, and other partners.
As a Senior Engineer, you will lead the development and delivery of projects across Traffic Engineering, Public Realm, Casualty Reduction, Active Travel, and Traffic Signals. You will also provide professional advice to stakeholders and support the Council’s Local Highway Footway Improvement Groups. Additionally, you will play a vital role in mentoring apprentices, helping to sustain and grow the future talent of the industry.
We are looking for candidates with expertise in Highway and Traffic Engineering, including experience with design software such as AutoCAD, KeyLines, or KeySign. You should have a solid background in Traffic Regulation Orders and the delivery of Traffic Engineering or Integrated Transport schemes, from conception through to completion. Knowledge of NEC Contracts and contract management is highly desirable, as you will work closely with consultants and contractors.
If you are passionate about improving Wiltshire’s highways and shaping the future of our transport network, apply now to join our team.
Are you looking to develop your Engineering career further?
Join our well-established and experienced Traffic Engineering Team. Contribute to technical decision-making that enables us to deliver effective and efficient traffic management solutions.
Wiltshire offers a unique environment for delivering infrastructure improvements. Our projects span a variety of settings, from rural villages and historic market towns to the county’s only city, Salisbury. Each scheme provides a real opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of residents and visitors.
In this role, you will collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders and professionals both within and outside the authority, including members of the public, local representative groups, elected members, contractors, and other partners.
As a Senior Engineer, you will lead the development and delivery of projects across Traffic Engineering, Public Realm, Casualty Reduction, Active Travel, and Traffic Signals. You will also provide professional advice to stakeholders and support the Council’s Local Highway Footway Improvement Groups. Additionally, you will play a vital role in mentoring apprentices, helping to sustain and grow the future talent of the industry.
We are looking for candidates with expertise in Highway and Traffic Engineering, including experience with design software such as AutoCAD, KeyLines, or KeySign. You should have a solid background in Traffic Regulation Orders and the delivery of Traffic Engineering or Integrated Transport schemes, from conception through to completion. Knowledge of NEC Contracts and contract management is highly desirable, as you will work closely with consultants and contractors.
If you are passionate about improving Wiltshire’s highways and shaping the future of our transport network, apply now to join our team.
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