Job Description

Work base: Coed Pella / Hybrid


Conwy County Borough Council is looking for an Assistant Engineer to join its Traffic Team, which is responsible for traffic engineering and regulation, accident investigation, road safety engineering, education, training and publicity, planning and development control.


You will assist in assessing and advising on planning applications, investigating and responding to traffic and road safety related enquiries, developing local policies and designing, procuring and supervising the construction of small-medium highway and road safety improvements.


You should have a HNC in civil engineering or other relevant discipline, and experience in a traffic/transport related field. You should also have knowledge of the legal and regulatory framework in which the traffic and/or development control function operates and a good working knowledge of current relevant legislation, design standards and best practice solutions.


The role requires good project management and ICT (including CAD) skills and a good general standard of numeracy and literacy. Knowledge of procurement processes and an awareness of wider traffic and network management principles and methods is desirable.





This role offers flexible working options for a work life balance. This can include adjusting your working day and hybrid working, ie a balance of office and home working.

Manager details for informal discussion:

John Rowlands, Traffic and Transportation Engineer ( john.rowlands@conwy.gov.uk / 01492 576073)

Welsh Language Skills:

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. We are committed to our Welsh language and are proud of our Welsh culture. We welcome applications in both Welsh and English and application forms received in either language will not be treated less favourably than each other.


We're passionate about supporting and encouraging you to use your Cymraeg whatever your level. We offer free classes at all levels, in-person and on-line to support you.


Conwy is committed to safeguarding. Qualifications and references will be verified.


We're committed to developing a diverse workforce and inclusive teams that embrace a wide range of voices, experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. Creating a workplace that is welcoming and where everyone feels they belong ensures we can deliver great services.


We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.


We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you have declared a disability in your application, we guarantee an interview if you evidence that you meet the essential criteria of the job in your application (requirements marked with an 'E' on the Person Specification).


We are happy to provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process (and in employment) where possible. We encourage you to request adjustments. To do this please contact the manager named above to discuss your needs and potential support. There are options to apply via different formats, please contact the HR Team on 01492 576129 to discuss how we can support you. These requests will not put you at any disadvantage.


Mae'r ffurflen hon ar gael yn Gymraeg hefyd.