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Are you eager to land a brand new role? Our client, a busy local authority in South London. Are looking for a Principal Traffic Engineer to join their organisation.

Job Role: Principal Traffic Engineer
Temporary or Permanent: Temporary
Possible End Date: 3 months (Possible Extension)
Location: South London
Office Based/Hybrid: TBC but not likely
Rate of Pay: £30 p/h umbrella inside IR35
Number of Positions: 2 positions available
(1 Street Lighting Engineer / 1 Principal Bridges Engineer)

Job Purpose:
Responsible for managing a team of engineering staff in the development and delivery of a range of engineering services and projects which may include traffic management, highways, highways asset management, street lighting, drainage and flood prevention and cycling.

Key Responsibilities:

• To manage a team of Senior Engineers, Assistant Engineers/Engineers and Technical Assistants.
• To proactively assist with and as required carry out performance review and improvement measures on an ongoing basis.
• To support the Head of Service in representing the SSA, and where appropriate customers, in dealing with external organisations.
• To ensure that effective commissioning, market testing and contract management of services processes are in place and operating to all required standards.

Job Requirements:

• At least 2 years experience within Principal Traffic Engineer role or equivalent.
• Professional qualification in street lighting 
• Incorporated / Chartered Engineer registration with Professional Body
  Membership or Equivalent Experience

Please be advised that only candidates that have the specific skills and experiences required for this role will be shortlisted and submitted to our client for review. 

How to Apply:

If you are interested in applying, please press the button below, send your CV to tareeq.smith@temptingrecruitment.co.uk or contact Tareeq on 020 3854 4911 to discuss further.

To explore other exciting opportunities or learn more about our recruitment process, please visit our website https://www.temptingrecruitment

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