Urban Traffic Management & Control Specialist
Newcastle City CouncilNewcastle upon Tyne, Newington Road, North East
AI insight: this role at a glance
This role involves leading the Urban Traffic Management and Control team, shaping the future of Newcastle's transport network using technology and data. It suits an experienced traffic signals or intelligent transport systems professional with strong leadership skills. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the efficient operation of the highway network and developing UTMC strategy and policy.
Key points
- Salary: £50,269 - £54,495 per annum
- Permanent, full-time contract
- Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, Newington Road
- Closing date: Aug 30, 2026
- NJC pay grade applies
- Lead role in Urban Traffic Management and Control team
You'll need
- Experienced Traffic Signals / Intelligent Transport Systems professional
- Strong track record in delivering complex services
- Ability to navigate political environments
- Leadership skills to inspire teams and drive innovation
How to stand out
- 1Emphasize your experience in traffic signals or intelligent transport systems in your application
- 2Highlight your leadership skills and ability to inspire teams
- 3Show a passion for public service and a commitment to making a difference in people's lives
- 4Familiarize yourself with the Council's transport strategy and vision
- 5Be prepared to provide specific examples of your experience in delivering complex services and navigating political environments
- 6Use the STAR method to structure your answers in the application form and potential interview
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Job description
UTMC Specialist | Transport | Newcastle upon Tyne
Shape the future of transport in a city that is going places.
At Newcastle, transport is more than just getting from A to B. It is about creating healthier, greener, and more connected communities. Our Transport Division is at the heart of this mission delivering infrastructure that supports wellbeing, improves air quality, drives economic growth, and makes Newcastle a better place to live, work, and thrive.
Are you interested in playing a leading role in shaping the future of Newcastle’s transport network using technology, data and innovation to keep the city moving safely and sustainably?
We are seeking an experienced Traffic Signals / Intelligent Transport Systems professional to lead our Urban Traffic Management and Control (UTMC) team within the Transport Division which acts on behalf of the local highway authorities which form part of the North East Mayoral Strategic Authority.
You will be the Council’s lead on UTMC Strategy and policy
You will be responsible for ensuring the efficient operation of the highway network through the management of UTMC systems, traffic signal assets, and associated infrastructure.
You are a confident leader with a strong track record in delivering complex services and navigating political environments. You know how to inspire teams, drive innovation, and turn strategy into action. You are passionate about public service and ready to make a real difference in people’s lives.
Want to know more?
For an informal chat about the role, contact Pamela Holmes, Assistant Director of Transport: pamela.holmes@newcastle.gov.uk
Apply online at www.northeastjobs.org.uk, select 'Apply Now' and complete our online application form. Before completing the form please ensure you read the supporting documents.
Any communication sent to you regarding your application will be sent to the email address you have set up on your Northeast Jobs account, so you will need to ensure that you check your inbox.
How this role compares
We hold 350 council vacancies in North East that publish a salary, and their median advertised starting figure is £33,699. This role pays more than about 89% of them.
There are 4,945 council roles open across the UK on GovJobs right now, 555 of them in North East.
Applications close today. Council adverts we hold typically run for around 26 days, so this is a shorter window than usual.
Newcastle City Council has 55 other vacancies open on GovJobs, with a breakdown of what they pay and the kinds of roles they recruit for.
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