OR120143 – Parking Design Engineer (DISABLED BAYS) – Facilities & Environment

Job Details

Work Pattern: 2 days in the office and 3 days working from home

PAYE Pay Rate: £21.47 – £23.00 per hour depending on the experience of the candidate.

Main Purpose

To support the Council’s parking service, mainly managing disabled parking bay applications from assessment and design through to consultation and installation. The role will also support minor parking and traffic schemes.

Typical Day

  • Process and assess disabled parking bay applications.
  • Carry out site visits and parking investigations.
  • Produce parking plans and drawings using AutoCAD.
  • Prepare consultation letters, plans and documentation.
  • Respond to enquiries from residents, councillors and stakeholders.
  • Support minor parking schemes, restrictions and CPZs.
  • Maintain accurate records and manage a busy caseload.

Key Skills & Responsibilities

  • AutoCAD – essential.
  • Parking/highways/traffic engineering experience.
  • Strong communication and customer service skills.
  • Good organisation and attention to detail.
  • Ability to manage multiple cases and meet deadlines.
  • Good Microsoft Office skills, especially Word, Excel and Outlook.
  • Ability to prepare clear plans, letters and reports.

Essential Requirements

  • Basic AutoCAD experience.
  • Experience in parking, highways, traffic engineering or local authority services.
  • Strong communication and administration skills.
  • Ability to deal confidently with residents and stakeholders.
  • Relevant engineering/transport qualification or equivalent experience is desirable.