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Assistant Traffic Engineer - Level 3
Bristol City CouncilBristol, England, United Kingdom
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£46,100
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role may qualify for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2129 is an eligible occupation, but we classified this role with low confidence (50% match). If the code is right — and Bristol City Council is a licensed sponsor — it should qualify, but double-check the occupation eligibility rules against the actual role.
About the role
Full Time, Permanent
Are you looking to develop your career in traffic and transport engineering while helping shape Bristol's future transport network?
We're looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Assistant Traffic Engineer to join our Transport Service. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to projects that improve road safety, support sustainable travel, and help deliver transport improvements across the city.
What You'll Do
You'll have relevant qualifications or equivalent experience and an interest in transport, traffic engineering or a related technical discipline. You'll be organised, analytical and able to communicate technical information clearly to a range of audiences.
You'll have an understanding of the services and projects delivered by the Transport Service, together with knowledge of relevant transport policies and legislation.
You'll be comfortable managing your own workload, working collaboratively with others and contributing to projects that deliver positive outcomes for Bristol's communities.
Why Bristol City Council?
At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast-moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation.
As Part Of Our Team, You'll Benefit From:
Are you looking to develop your career in traffic and transport engineering while helping shape Bristol's future transport network?
We're looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Assistant Traffic Engineer to join our Transport Service. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to projects that improve road safety, support sustainable travel, and help deliver transport improvements across the city.
What You'll Do
- Support the delivery of traffic and transport projects and schemes.
- Produce technical information, reports, maps, drawings and other project materials.
- Undertake surveys, inspections and technical assessments.
- Assist with public consultations and respond to enquiries from residents, stakeholders and elected members.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues and partner organisations to help achieve project and service objectives.
- Contribute technical expertise to support the development of transport solutions across Bristol.
You'll have relevant qualifications or equivalent experience and an interest in transport, traffic engineering or a related technical discipline. You'll be organised, analytical and able to communicate technical information clearly to a range of audiences.
You'll have an understanding of the services and projects delivered by the Transport Service, together with knowledge of relevant transport policies and legislation.
You'll be comfortable managing your own workload, working collaboratively with others and contributing to projects that deliver positive outcomes for Bristol's communities.
Why Bristol City Council?
At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast-moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation.
As Part Of Our Team, You'll Benefit From:
- Hybrid working arrangements available for the majority of roles, helping you balance service needs with individual choice through a mix of home and office working.
- Flexible working and flexitime arrangements.
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
- A generous annual leave allowance.
- A supportive and collaborative working environment.
- Opportunities to develop your skills and progress your career.
- The chance to make a meaningful contribution to Bristol's future and help deliver projects that improve life for residents, businesses and visitors.
If you share our
To be shortlisted for interview you’ll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we reserve the right to close this vacancy early. We therefore encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Additional Information
For further information, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification or alternatively, please email
Please note that this role may require working on the transport network in all weather conditions and occasionally outside normal working hours.
We're a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. We'll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career.
Bristol City Council strives to have a workforce that reflects the communities it serves, we are therefore committed to ensuring diversity in our hiring process. We welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit.
The personal information section (including your name) you’ll complete as part of the application form will not be visible to hiring managers but is used confidentially to make sure that everyone is treated fairly.
Full Time, Permanent
Are you looking to develop your career in traffic and transport engineering while helping shape Bristol's future transport network?
We're looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Assistant Traffic Engineer to join our Transport Service. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to projects that improve road safety, support sustainable travel, and help deliver transport improvements across the city.
Additional Information
For further information, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification or alternatively, please email
Please note that this role may require working on the transport network in all weather conditions and occasionally outside normal working hours.
We're a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. We'll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career.
Bristol City Council strives to have a workforce that reflects the communities it serves, we are therefore committed to ensuring diversity in our hiring process. We welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit.
The personal information section (including your name) you’ll complete as part of the application form will not be visible to hiring managers but is used confidentially to make sure that everyone is treated fairly.
The personal information section (including your name) you’ll complete as part of the application form will not be visible to hiring managers but is used confidentially to make sure that everyone is treated fairly.
Full Time, Permanent
Are you looking to develop your career in traffic and transport engineering while helping shape Bristol's future transport network?
We're looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Assistant Traffic Engineer to join our Transport Service. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to projects that improve road safety, support sustainable travel, and help deliver transport improvements across the city.
Additional Information
For further information, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification or alternatively, please email
Please note that this role may require working on the transport network in all weather conditions and occasionally outside normal working hours.
We're a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. We'll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career.
Bristol City Council strives to have a workforce that reflects the communities it serves, we are therefore committed to ensuring diversity in our hiring process. We welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit.
The personal information section (including your name) you’ll complete as part of the application form will not be visible to hiring managers but is used confidentially to make sure that everyone is treated fairly.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Bristol City Council, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
SOC 2129 · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · ~167k in sampleP25 £38kP75 £59k
£31kmedian £46kgoing rate £46k£73k
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What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2129 going rate of £46,100. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.