Road Safety Engineer Jobs

Gloucestershire County Council

Location:
United Kingdom, Gloucester

Category:
Public Sector

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

37280.00 - 47181.00 GBP / Year

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Job Description:

Are you passionate about playing an important role in saving lives? If so, you may be a perfect fit for the Road Safety team in Gloucestershire County Council. As a Road Safety Engineer, you will have the opportunity to help make Gloucestershire’s roads safer by preventing the risk of injuries and saving lives.

Job Responsibility:

Analyse collision data
Implement speed management initiatives
Provide safety reviews of highway design proposals
Undertake Road Safety Audits
Assist in the management of road safety schemes
Provide advice to colleagues and external partner organisations
Review applications to changes in the operation of the highway in terms of speed limits etc.
Develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with other GCC teams and external partner organisations to deliver road safety solutions
Work with local, regional, and national interest groups in liaison with internal GCC teams to help in the evolution, innovation and promotion of safe, healthy and sustainable travel for all road users

Requirements:

Knowledge and appreciation of the Safe Systems approach to road safety
Knowledge and experience in improving road safety including requirements for ensuring highway design meets standards and guidance and provides safe solutions for all road users
Experience in collision data analysis and deriving solutions to road safety issues
Ability to undertake Road Safety Audits including being qualified in accordance with GG119
Excellent organisational skills to allow you to prioritise workloads and ensure service levels are maintained
Customer-focused nature to help build working relationships with stakeholders

What we offer:

Flexible and agile working opportunities
25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years continuous service
An option to purchase 10 days of additional leave per year (pro rata for part-time staff)
Family friendly employer offering benefits to help support you and your family
Career development and qualification opportunities
Supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision
Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone
An in-house Occupational Health service
Employee discount scheme
Cycle to Work scheme
Gloucestershire Salary Sacrifice Green Car Scheme (T&Cs apply)
Links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) network and the Young Employees Network

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 08, 2025

Expiration:
December 14, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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Road Safety Engineer

Gloucestershire County Council

Location:United Kingdom, Gloucester

Category:Public Sector

Contract Type:Not provided