Network Management ITS Traffic Systems Officer

Network Management Intelligent Transport Systems; Traffic Systems Officer

Sheffield is a brilliant city and resourceful, inventive, welcoming and a place rooted in its history and ambitious for the future. Sheffield City Council is committed to making Sheffield a flourishing, sustainable and inclusive city. We are committed to sustainable growth and aim to be net zero carbon by 2030. To realise this vision we need a transport system where everyone can access opportunities without mobility constraints and people, as well as goods and services, can move around the city safely with minimum delay.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for driven and enthusiastic individual to start a career in the Network Management Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) team here at Sheffield City Council.

As part of the Network Management team you will assist in developing Intelligent Transport Systems that :

• Create integrated, reliable, and user-friendly public transport.
• Provide better, safer, active travel options.
• Enable fast, reliable movement of traffic between the city and other economic centres.
• Build resilience to attract investment and unlock development.
• Improve air quality and reduce our carbon footprint.

The successful candidate will have a good grasp of current digital technology. They will demonstrate awareness of best practice, industry standards and competencies in transport. They will possess the ability to interpret legislation or policy and apply that appropriately in delivery of the service. They will have the ability to establish, maintain and develop effective working relationships, with customers, partners, stakeholders, and colleagues. They will confidently use information and communications technology to access, manipulate and communicate technical information. They will have experience of resolving problems with the best possible outcomes.

This is a great opportunity for a candidate seeking to further their career in Engineering and new technology.

What we can offer you :

Please read and carefully consider the job description and person specification for this post before completing your application.

We are investing in our workforce and are promoting opportunities to our under-represented groups. We value equality, diversity and inclusion and are focused on increasing the diversity of our workforce, particularly the number of Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic, Disabled and LGBTQ+ people, so that our teams reflect the communities in the city we serve. We are also supporting staff with unpaid caring responsibilities to work flexibly.