Principal Road Safety Engineer in Gloucester, Gloucestershire

Job Title: Principal Road Safety Engineer
Location: Gloucestershire
Salary: £50,788 – £52,805 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent
Department: Highways / Transport / Road Safety
Reports To: Road Safety Manager / Head of Highways

Role Overview
Sanctuary Personnel is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Principal Road Safety Engineer to lead on the development and delivery of strategic road safety initiatives across the county. This is a key senior role within the Highways team, focused on reducing road casualties, improving public safety, and contributing to our long-term transport and environmental goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, and evaluation of road safety schemes and engineering interventions
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to a team of road safety engineers and officers
• Analyse collision and traffic data to identify high-risk areas and propose targeted improvements
• Develop business cases and feasibility studies for road safety projects
• Liaise with stakeholders including elected members, the police, schools, and community groups
• Ensure compliance with national standards, legislation, and best practices in road safety
• Manage budgets and project timelines for safety schemes
• Support education, training, and publicity campaigns in conjunction with wider road safety objectives
• Contribute to the development of policies and strategic plans for transport and road safety

Skills and Experience Required

• Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)
• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status (or working towards) preferred
• Extensive experience in road safety engineering, traffic management, or highways design
• Strong data analysis skills, particularly with collision and traffic flow data
• Proven project management experience, including budgeting and reporting
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation, guidance, and standards (e.g., DMRB, TSRGD, LTN 1/20)
• Ability to lead and mentor staff within a multidisciplinary environment

What We Offer

• Competitive salary between £50,788 and £52,805
• Generous annual leave and pension scheme
• Hybrid/flexible working options
• Opportunity to make a lasting impact on community safety and infrastructure
• Supportive and collaborative team environment

How to Apply:
To apply, please submit your CV and a supporting statement detailing how you meet the essential criteria for the role. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted regarding the next steps in the recruitment process.

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