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Please note: Internal at risk or redeployee applicants will be seen in the first instance.

Positioned within the Strategic Infrastructure Service, the Traffic Engineering Team plays a vital role in maintaining and enhancing the safety and functionality of our road network, crucial for supporting the community’s well-being and economic development. These posts are an opportunity to be at the heart of shaping the strength and safety of the highway environment in Calderdale.

Our focus is on highway safety, and this encompasses both Highway and Traffic Engineering ensuring our roads are efficiently designed, managed, remain safe and meet legal standards. We are seeking applications across both disciplines.

Engineer (Traffic) – 3 posts

These roles are part of a team delivering traffic schemes and contributing to improvements in highway safety. As part of a team, you will be responsible for preparing design solutions, processing permanent and experimental Traffic Regulation Orders, ensuring that the Council complies with legislative requirements, and undertake work programming, estimating, supervision and reporting on scheme progress.

Other responsibilities will include co-ordinating and recording Traffic Regulation Orders (including map based), responding to queries from elected Members and the public, and acting as a focal point for technical advice.

You will also be required to carry out site visits and produce feasibility studies including the design of signing and lining for minor traffic and parking improvement schemes recommended for progression.

Closing Date: 13 April 2026

Interview Date: Interviews are planned for w/c 11 May 2026.

Previous applicants need not apply.

We may utilise digital interview methods.

As part of our Vision (https://www.calderdale.gov.uk/vision/) we aim to be a talented, resilient and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all and offer a variety of flexible working / job share opportunities.

On 30 January 2019, the Council declared a climate emergency in a bold move to step up its action to tackle climate change.

Calderdale Council embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and we are committed to providing an environment that is inclusive. We encourage applications from people who share our commitment to challenge inequality and promote diversity across Calderdale. We particularly welcome applications from communities that are currently under-represented in our organisation. All applications are anonymised before being seen by the selection panel.

As part of our fair recruitment process, we ask that all applications are written by the candidate and that Artificial Intelligence (AI) use is limited, unless assistance is required as a reasonable adjustment for a disability. Content should be truthful, accurate, evidence based and not embellished – see guidance

Company: Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council

Salary: Scale PO5-8, SCP 31-34, £41,771 - £45,091 per annum

Location: Calderdale, West Yorkshire, West Yorkshire

Sector: Highways

Sector: Highways Maintenance

Sector: Traffic Management

Job Role: Engineer