Job Title: Assistant Traffic Engineer - CAD Technician
Reference:000A 219C / 1
Salary: £35-£40 per hour PAYE
Hours per week: 35 hours per week
Role length: approximately 6 months
Job type: Hybrid working
Location:Manchester
Postcode: M60 2LA
Contract Type:Interim contact

The role:

A forward-thinking public sector organisation is seeking a motivated and detail-orientedAssistant Traffic Engineerto join its Highways and Transportation team. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a busy engineering design team delivering impactful and high-profile transport improvement schemes across the city.
You’ll support the delivery of infrastructure projects aligned with local and national transport strategies — from enhancing sustainable travel routes to improving accessibility and network safety.


Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting the design and implementation of a range of highways and traffic engineering projects, including walking and cycling schemes, bus priority corridors, congestion management, and road safety initiatives.
• Creating, modifying, and managing technical drawings using AutoCAD.
• Assisting with the design and assessment of Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs) and traffic calming measures in line with current legislation and guidance.
• Gathering and interpreting survey data to inform designs and proposals.
• Participating in meetings and collaborating with engineers, designers, and external stakeholders.
• Ensuring all designs meet quality standards, technical specifications, and project objectives.

Whatthe client is looking for:

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Proficient in AutoCAD and confident producing technical drawings.
• Understanding of highway design principles, road geometry, drainage, and traffic management.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to prioritise, problem-solve, and contribute to multiple projects simultaneously.
• Familiarity with relevant highway design standards and regulations.

Desirable:

• Experience working with TROs or on local authority highway projects.
• Previous involvement in sustainable transport or public realm improvement schemes.

How to Apply:

Please submit your CV as soon as possible. CVs are being reviewed on a rolling basis.

If you do not hear from us within three working days, unfortunately your application has not been shortlisted on this occasion. Thank you for yourinterestin working with us