Job profile

Permanent, Full Time. We would welcome applications from applicants who wish to work part-time/job share).

Bristol is a vibrant, exciting, diverse European City to live and work in.  Come and help shape its future. 

The City has ambitious plans to deliver an improved sustainable transport infrastructure, both in the City and within the wider region.  These plans include; 

• Transforming our local communities through the development of ‘Liveable Neighbourhoods’:
• Developing Mass Transit options for the city;
• Building on our success as Cycling City to further develop and implement a world class walking and cycling network in the city;
• Making school journeys safer and increasing walking and cycling by implementing School Streets;
• Trialling and testing new transport technologies through our ‘Future Transport Zones’ programme of work.

What will I be doing?

As a technical expert in traffic engineering and Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs), you will guide the city’s efforts in creating safer, more efficient, and sustainable streets. You will provide specialist advice to senior management, Councillors, and key stakeholders, driving initiatives that align with the Council’s transport vision while ensuring compliance with regulatory procedures.

This role places you at the forefront of delivering projects that embody the Healthy Streets Approach, a framework that prioritises streets as safe, vibrant, and accessible spaces for all. By focusing on health, well-being, and inclusivity, you will help design traffic systems that support active travel, reduce congestion, and foster a cleaner urban environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Technical Leadership: Lead the development of traffic engineering projects across the city, providing expert advice on complex schemes. You will supervise staff development and provide technical sign-off for intricate projects, ensuring they adhere to quality assurance standards and legal requirements for Traffic Regulation Orders.
• Project Management: Manage project budgets, oversee resource allocation, and ensure that all projects are delivered within agreed timescales and financial tolerances. You will play a key role in forecasting and managing project resources, ensuring that the right expertise is available at each stage.
• Strategic Advice and Consultation: Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, including Councillors, Cabinet Members, and the Mayor’s Office, offering in-depth technical expertise on traffic engineering and regulation. Your role includes representing the Council at public meetings and consultations, engaging with residents, Councillors, and other stakeholders to address transport challenges and opportunities.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work collaboratively across departments and external organizations to foster partnerships that drive improvements in service delivery. You will represent the Council at consultations and public meetings, ensuring transparent communication with the community and stakeholders around traffic and transport issues.
• Innovation and Improvement: Continuously seek to improve systems and procedures within the traffic engineering team. You will be responsible for identifying opportunities to streamline processes and enhance the effectiveness of the City Transport service.
• Mentorship and Training: Provide leadership within the team, supporting staff development through training and mentorship. You will be instrumental in fostering a culture of continuous improvement and skill development within the department.

Healthy Streets Approach:

In this role, you will champion Bristol’s commitment to the Healthy Streets Approach, ensuring that traffic engineering projects not only meet technical standards but also contribute to creating streets that promote health and well-being. This approach encourages walking, cycling, and public transport, aiming to create cleaner air, less traffic, and more vibrant public spaces that benefit all citizens. You will be a crucial part of transforming Bristol into a city where streets are places for people, not just vehicles.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with all Health, Safety, and Welfare policies as outlined by Bristol City Council.
• Promote equality and diversity in all aspects of project delivery, modelling best practices across the service.
• Maintain a high standard of work quality, adhering to current legislation and Council codes of conduct.
• Complete mandatory training as required by the Council, ensuring you remain up-to-date with health, safety, and safeguarding policies.

Why Join Us:

As a Traffic Engineering – Technical Lead, you will be a central figure in shaping the future of Bristol’s transport infrastructure. This is a unique opportunity to lead innovative projects that contribute to a healthier, more connected city while advancing your career in a dynamic and forward-thinking environment. Join us to help make Bristol’s streets safer, greener, and more accessible for everyone.

At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation. For the majority of our roles hybrid working arrangements are available, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice - mixing both home and office working.

Join us and you’ll receive an excellent rewards package including flexible working and flexitime, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you’ll be working in a supportive environment where you’ll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.

How do I apply?

If you share our values and are ready to be part of our exciting journey please select the apply button below.

To be shortlisted for interview you’ll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application.

We're a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. We'll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career.

For further information, please refer to the Person Profile, Job Description and Person Specification or alternatively, please contact Adrian Harrison via email at: [email protected] 

At Bristol City Council, we value having a workforce as diverse as the city we serve. We therefore welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. We particularly welcome applications from Young People, Black and racially minoritised and Disabled candidates who are currently under-represented within this Service of Bristol City Council. Appointments will be made on merit.