Principal Engineer (Traffic and Road Safety)

Our client is seeking a Principal Engineer specialising in Traffic and Road Safety to support a contract role within a highways and transport environment. The role will provide professional leadership across traffic engineering, road safety, parking, walking, cycling and highway improvement programmes, helping to deliver safer, more accessible and sustainable transport schemes.Key Responsibilities:Lead the development and delivery of traffic management, road safety, casualty reduction, traffic calming, parking, walking, cycling and highway improvement schemes.Analyse collision, speed, traffic flow and other technical data to identify issues and develop suitable engineering interventions.Manage projects from feasibility and design through consultation, statutory processes, construction and post-implementation review.Prepare and review engineering designs, drawings, specifications, cost estimates, business cases and technical reports.Manage Traffic Management Orders (TMOs) and associated statutory procedures, ensuring compliance with legislation, engineering standards and Council processes.Manage project budgets, risks, resources, programmes, funding submissions, governance arrangements and audit trails.Procure and manage consultants, contractors and specialist services, including contract performance, quality, final accounts and CDM requirements.Lead stakeholder engagement with utility companies, statutory undertakers, Transport for London, residents, councillors and other ..... full job details .....