Road Safety Engineer

Location: East Midlands

Rate: £40-£50 per hour (Umbrella PAYE)

Contract: Initial 6-month contract with a strong likelihood of extension

Exciting Opportunity for a Road Safety Engineer in the East Midlands

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Road Safety Engineer to join a busy Local Authority highways team. This role will focus on the design, development, and delivery of road safety improvement schemes, helping to reduce collisions and improve safety for all road users across the network.

The successful candidate will combine technical road safety engineering expertise with the ability to undertake Road Safety Audits and provide professional advice on highway safety matters. You will work closely with internal stakeholders, consultants, contractors, and elected members to develop and deliver effective road safety solutions.

The main duties of the Road Safety Engineer include:

• Designing and delivering road safety improvement schemes from concept through to implementation.
• Identifying collision trends and undertaking analysis to develop targeted engineering solutions.
• Conducting site investigations and feasibility assessments.
• Undertaking Road Safety Audits in accordance with GG 119 requirements.
• Reviewing highway and traffic management proposals from a road safety perspective.
• Preparing technical reports, drawings, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Managing consultants and contractors involved in scheme delivery.
• Liaising with internal teams, elected members, emergency services, and external stakeholders.
• Monitoring scheme performance and evaluating the effectiveness of implemented measures.
• Providing specialist road safety advice across a range of highway projects.

The Road Safety Engineer will have key experience in:

• Designing and delivering road safety engineering schemes.
• Collision investigation and road safety analysis.
• Undertaking Road Safety Audits and preparing audit reports.
• Working within a Local Authority, consultancy, or highways environment.
• Highway design and traffic management principles.
• Stakeholder engagement and contractor management.
• Strong report writing and communication skills.
• A recognised Road Safety Audit qualification and experience acting as a Road Safety Auditor.
• A valid GG 119 Road Safety Audit qualification is essential.
• A relevant qualification in Civil Engineering, Highway Engineering, Transport Planning, or a related discipline is desirable.