Job 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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