Traffic Engineering Technician

Overview

Traffic Engineering Technician role at Somerset Council based primarily at County Hall, Taunton, with remote work options as agreed. Full time, 37 hours per week. 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays.

• Giving technical advice on traffic management issues, including technical explanations of programmes and advice on the delivery of schemes.
• Providing regular updates on the status of planned works to the Parking Team and wider Traffic Management Team.
• Assisting the Traffic Engineer in the identification, design, prioritisation and issuing of orders for improvements and defect repairs.
• Undertaking traffic design work which comprises onsite needs and designing of signage for road markings.
• Managing a programme of works for your designated area.

• Understand traffic regulations and highway legislation (e.g. Road Traffic Regulations Act, Traffic Signs Regulations, New Roads and Street Works Act).
• Have an understanding of parking enforcement principles and standards of enforce ability.
• Have previous experience in a Highways/Traffic Management environment with an understanding of traffic engineering principles and practices.
• Have a HNC in Civil Engineering, or a similar field or significant relevant experience.
• A full UK Driver’s License is essential.
• Have strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to act on your own initiative to include problem solving and decision making.

• Healthy work‑life balance and flexible working arrangements, including working from home.
• Generous annual leave allowance, with the opportunity to purchase additional leave.
• Staff discounts in gyms.
• Employee Assistance for the times you may need some support and a variety of employee wellbeing services.
• Auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme and optional pension enhancement through our Additional Voluntary Contribution scheme.
• A Flexible Benefits Scheme via salary sacrifice to obtain a cycle for work and health screenings.
• My Staff Shop offering discounts in shops, online shopping, restaurants, cinema tickets, insurance benefits and more.

Grade 11, ranging from £32,597 to £36,363 per annum.

For an informal chat about the role, you can contact Rob Haynes, Traffic Engineer – Parking at r Interviews will take place on 21st – 23rd January 2026. When completing your application/CV provide your full employment history and explain any gaps. Start with your current or most recent employment.