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Job details Job reference REQ21492 Date posted 29/10/2025 Application closing date 16/11/2025 Location Civic Office/Hybrid Salary Grade 7, 28,132 - 30,914 Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Job category/type Engineering/Technical, Transport/Traffic Attachments
Traffic Engineering Senior Technician (CDC) Job description
Based at: Civic Office/Hybrid Working
Salary details: Grade 7, 28,132 - 30,914
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week
Closing date: 16th November 2025
The City of Doncaster Council is a confident, ambitious organisation which puts improving the life of its residents at the centre of everything we do. You have an opportunity to be part of this in the role of Traffic Engineering Senior Technician to work in the Traffic Signals and Control section.
As a Traffic Engineering Senior Technician, you will play a key role in the planning, implementation and operation of traffic signal infrastructure across the city. You will support the delivery of safe, efficient, and sustainable traffic management solutions, contributing to the council's strategic transport objectives.
In this role, you will support the feasibility, design, and implementation of traffic signal schemes, while overseeing fault diagnosis and coordinating with external contractors for maintenance and repairs. You will monitor traffic flow data to optimise signal timings, ensure compliance with technical standards and health & safety regulations, and contribute to the development of Urban Traffic Control (UTC) and Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS). You will be required to maintain accurate records of traffic signals and control system parameters.
The ideal candidate will have a genuine interest in electrical / electronic systems and a strong foundation in technical principles. They will demonstrate excellent problem-solving abilities, approaching challenges with creativity and logical thinking. Clear and confident communication skills are essential, enabling effective collaboration with colleagues, stakeholders, and clients. This candidate will be proactive, eager to learn, and committed to delivering high-quality work in a dynamic environment.
In return for your hard work and dedication, we can offer you the chance to be part of a great team dedicated to ensuring that all people in Doncaster thrive. You will also have access to a variety of attractive employee benefits including competitive leave entitlement, a generous local government pension scheme, a wide range of well-being support and development opportunities. You will also have access to a range of staff discount and benefits schemes. More information on the benefits available to you as a City of Doncaster Council employee can be found in the attached benefits book.
Please ensure you view the job summary and job profile as you will need to demonstrate in your application form how you meet the required criteria.
Shortlisting will take place week commencing 17th November 2025 and it is anticipated that interviews will be held in the week commencing 24th November 2025.
For further details or to arrange an informal chat, please contact: David Clegg at .
If you require support with completing the application or with interview skills in general, please contact the Advance team via email or visit their website for further details.
Doncaster Council is committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community where we strive to improve the quality of life for all. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expect all staff to share these commitments.
City of Doncaster Council is a disability confident employer committed to a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We offer interviews to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job, are flexible when assessing people so disabled applicants have the best opportunity to demonstrate they can do the job and make reasonable adjustments as required.

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