Job Description

Job Introduction

The starting annual salary for this position is 40,296, working 36 hours per week.

Are you passionate about road safety and looking for an opportunity to become involved in road safety as a career? Do you want to be part of a team which works towards reducing road death and injury making walking and cycling easier and safer?

If yes, then we want to hear from you!

In Surrey we have a vision for zero fatalities and injury on the highway network by 2050, with a 50% reduction by 2035. We will achieve this using the best practice "Safe Systems" approach with several highway improvement programmes, including 20 mph speed limits, active travel schemes for school journeys, road safety schemes, a review of rural speed limits and average speed cameras.


We need a passionate and self-motivated colleague to help us deliver this ambition by leading on the implementation of 20mph schemes across the county in residential areas, around schools and town centres where 20 mph is supported by local people.


The benefits of 20mph schemes - Surrey County Council


'Vision Zero' Road Safety Strategy 2024 to 2035 - Surrey County Council


School Street schemes in Surrey - Surrey County Council

Rewards and Benefits

26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave A generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more 2 paid volunteering days per year Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources

About the Team

The aim of the Road Safety and Sustainable School Travel Team is to reduce death and injury on Surrey's roads and to promote more walking and cycling to school. This is achieved through highway safety engineering and infrastructure improvements, working with the police on the enforcement of road traffic law (particularly using safety cameras), and through education, training and promotional campaigns to improve pedestrian and cycling skills and encouraging alternatives to the car for the school journey.

About the role

Excess speed increases the risk of collisions and makes the consequences more severe. It can also deter more walking and cycling and increase noise and air pollution. Effective speed management is a key part of the "Safe Systems" best practice approach to road safety.


Surrey County Council have recently allocated a budget of 2.5million over the next 5 years to promote and install 20mph speed limits and zones throughout the county. This will form part of the Surrey County Councils Vision Zero strategy to tackle road casualties and speeding. You will be responsible for investigating, developing and commissioning, as well as selling the benefits of, 20mph speed limits and zones in residential streets around schools and town centres.


Engagement and consultation with residents and elected members will be an essential part of this work, as will responding to enquiries from Members and residents. Where required, you will need commission traffic calming for some schemes which require it.


You may also be required to assist with the other tasks of the road safety engineering team such as:

assisting with the promotion and installation of school-related road safety schemes collision hotspot analysis and investigation road safety audits of highway improvement schemes management of vehicle activated signs and school flashing wigwag assets.


The role will require a close working relationship with police and other colleagues within the Highways Service, with whom speed management plans are continually updated to identify and tackle the worst speeding problem sites.

About you

This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with experience as a Traffic or Road Safety Engineer and/or with experience of engagement and consultation with members of the public.


To be shortlisted for interview for this position, your application and supporting statement will clearly evidence:

An ability to visit sites regularly within the whole of Surrey to attend meetings which will include evening meetings. Experience of working within the road safety, highway design field or significant engagement with the public for scheme delivery. An ability to understand highway design drawings and undertake analysis of road collision data The ability to communicate effectively with a range of internal and external teams/bodies and work to tight deadlines.


This role is open to remote working meaning you aren't required in the office 5 days a week. However a full UK driving licence and use of a vehicle will be essential in order to be able to attend site visits throughout the county of Surrey, and you will typically be in an office or on-site two days a week (sometimes more, sometimes less), which may include evening meetings.


As part of your application, you will be asked to upload your CV and answer the following application questions:

What has attracted you to apply for this role and how do you think your values would suit the needs of the position? Describe a project where you conducted site visits and engaged with the public. How did you manage your time and address stakeholder concerns? Describe a situation where you used data or technical information to help solve a problem or improve a project. What steps did you take and what was the result? Give an example of when you worked with different teams or organisations to deliver a project. How did you keep everyone informed and ensure the work was completed successfully?

If successful in shortlisting, at interview you will be expected to make a presentation on a topic which will be given to you in advance.

Contact Details

For an informal discussion prior to applying please contact Matt Smith (Road Safety Engineering Team Leader) via email at matt.smith@surreycc.gov.uk or Duncan Knox via email at duncan.knox@surreycc.gov.uk

The job advert closes at 23:59 on 6th July 2025 with in person interviews at an SCC office to follow.

Local Government Reorganisation

Surrey County Council is preparing for Local Government Reorganisation which will allow us to implement the Government led policy of devolution, which is all about giving more powers to local areas.


Currently, Surrey has a two-tier council system, with 11 district and borough councils and a county council, all responsible for different services. All these councils will be reorganised into a smaller number of new unitary councils which will come into effect in April 2027. At this point, this role will be transferred, with all existing terms and conditions intact into one of the new unitary councils.


Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents!


Please see more information here: Information for applicants on Local Government Reorganisation - Surrey County Council

Our Values

Our values are as important as our abilities and shape who we are as an organisation. Discover more about our values.


Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description. Our Life at Surrey handbook provides insights of the culture at Surrey and how as a valued employee, you can help shape our Council.

Our Commitment

Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applicants where:

The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form

Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.