Transportation Project Engineer - Local Authority - Reed : Job Details

• Hourly Rate: £35–£40 (PAYE), Umbrella: £45.86 - £52.47
• Location: Onsite 3 days a week
• Job Type: Contract

We are seeking an experienced Transportation Project Engineer to provide technical and professional expertise across a diverse portfolio of local transport and road safety initiatives. This role is crucial for scheme assessment, design development, and delivery, helping to shape safer, smarter mobility solutions for communities.

• Lead and support the design and delivery of transportation schemes from concept to detailed design.
• Deliver across a variety of programmes, including:
  • £3 million Local Neighbourhood and Road Safety Scheme
  • £750,000 Safer Roads Project
  • £200,000 Small-Scale Intervention Programme
  • Multiple bus service improvement initiatives
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders, including political bodies and funding authorities.
• Apply engineering judgement to prioritise resource-light environments and deliver value across project scales.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and alignment with local authority objectives.

• Demonstrated experience in transportation engineering within local authority contexts.
• Sound technical background and delivery expertise across schemes of various sizes.
• Understanding of road safety, active travel, and bus improvement programmes.
• Self-sufficient and proactive — able to hit the ground running with minimal guidance.
• Comfortable navigating political environments and public engagement dynamics.
• Basic DBS required.

• Competitive hourly rate.
• Opportunity to work on significant projects that impact local communities.
• Engage with a variety of stakeholders and contribute to meaningful change.

To apply for this Transportation Project Engineer position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.