Principal Traffic Regulation Order Engineer

This is a Gloucestershire County Council job.
 

• Job Title:                           Principal Traffic Regulation Order Engineer
• Job Location:                     Shire Hall, Block 5, 6th Floor 
• Salary:                              £48,226 - £51,356 per annum 
• Hours per Week:                37.00 
• Contract Type:                   Permanent 
• Closing Date:                    07/06/2026 
• Job Requisition Number:    14227 
• This post is open to job share 

We are looking for a Principal Traffic Regulation Order Engineer who can be a key stakeholder, decision maker and intelligent client for the delivery of new TROs and reviews of existing TROs across Gloucestershire. You will work with a dedicated team of professionals who are committed to improving traffic management and road safety to make a positive difference to our community.

About The Team & Role:

As a Principal Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) Engineer, you will work within the Council and Government legislation guidelines. You will support the TRO Manager and be the lead contact for all TRO design principles and provide pertinent, professional advice to internal Council teams, senior managers and Councillors.

You will act as the intelligent client and manage the assessment and technical analysis of TRO requests in accordance with Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions (TSRGD) and the Traffic Signs Manual (TSM).

You will lead, project manage and be the key decision maker for all aspects of TRO schemes that may be implemented by the TRO Team, such as minor local parking restriction schemes, from initial assessment through to implementation, including the design, consultation, construction phase, programming and budget management process. This includes producing detailed design and works packages and acting as Client in accordance with CDM 2015 regulations.

You will undertake site visits to assess TRO scheme requests, measure up, erect notices and collaborate with the highway contractor to ensure swift construction of TRO schemes (including to mark up on site or fully supervise the works if required).

You will draft TROs and Statutory Notices, prepare and manage reports for cabinet and committee as well as manage correspondence from Councillors, MPs and the public, Freedom of Information (FOI) requests and complaints in respect of existing and proposed TROs.

You will help in public engagement and consultation processes, and update and maintain ParkMap and Traffweb or other relevant websites or software as applicable.

About You:

You will have excellent writing and numeracy skills and have a high level of competence in both verbal and written communication.

You will be a Member of a relevant UK professional institution (e.g. IHE/ ICE/IHT).

You will have significant experience in project management, application and implementation of TRO schemes including the use of design standards including, but not limited to, the Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions and the Traffic Signs Manual.

You will have significant experience of interpreting and applying highway legislation and working within statutory and regulatory functions related to TROs.

You will have significant experience of highway design specific to the elements required to implement a TRO, including signs and road markings with recent experience in the use of design software for signing and lining e.g. AutoCAD, Key Sign/Key Post, Key Lines and associated software, including the production of detailed designs for contractors to use in the construction of schemes on site.

You will have proven experience in successfully leading, developing, and implementing projects and working to priorities. This will require a strong ability to approach complex work in an orderly and analytical way and being able to cope and function effectively when working in a pressured environment, demonstrating emotional resilience.

You will recognise political context and political sensitivities and have the ability to work effectively with people at all levels within the council.

About Us: 

Hybrid working arrangements are available for many of our roles, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice, with a mix of both remote and office working.

For all your hard work, you will receive the following:

• 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

How to apply:

If you feel you have the skills, desire and experience required to make a positive difference then please submit your application and personal statement today by clicking the “Apply Now” Button.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Hannah Bassett-Louis via email at

hannah.bassett-louis@gloucestershire.gov.uk.

Closing date: 7th June 2026

Applicants will be shortlisted and interviewed during the advertisement period. As such the closing date may be altered subject to candidates being successful.

Short-listed candidates will be contacted by e-mail.

Additional Information

To access the Job Profile for this role, please follow the link below:-

Job Profile- Principal Traffic Regulation Order Engineer 

Gloucestershire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people or vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The council is not currently able to offer sponsorship in this role. Candidates will need to have right to work that enables them to commit to at least 6 months' employment. Right to work is not transferable from a sponsored role held with another employer.  

We want to be an employer of choice, attracting and retaining excellent people to work for us, so that we can best serve all of Gloucestershire’s diverse communities.  Our promise to you is that we will provide an inclusive and supportive working environment that enables you to bring your whole self to work and realise your full potential.

It is a legal requirement, under the Immigration Act 2016, that anyone appointed to a ‘customer facing role’ must be able to demonstrate an ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in fluent English.

Hybrid working arrangements are available for the majority of our roles, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice, with a mix of both remote and office working.