Road Safety Engineer (Client and Project Manager)Contract: intially 6 months Location: Chatham (Hybrid - home working available) Rate: 40 per hour Start: ASAPMy client is seeking an experienced Locum Road Safety Engineer to join their highways team on an initial 6-month contract. This hybrid role offers flexibility with some home working, but will also require site visits and attendance as needed to support project delivery and road safety initiatives.Key Requirements:Minimum 5 years'' demonstrable experience in a Highway Engineering or Road Safety Engineering roleStrong understanding of road safety audits, collision investigation, highway design principles, and safety improvement schemesAbility to assess risks, propose mitigation measures, and produce clear technical reportsConfident working autonomously, attending site inspections, and liaising with stakeholdersExcellent communication and organisational skills Key duties: Carry out road safety audits, reviews, and collision studies to identify risks and improvement opportunities.Act as the Client representative for road safety projects, preparing briefs and supporting scheme development.Oversee the delivery of road safety workstreams, ensuring projects are completed on time and to required standards.Assess and respond to road safety enquiries from the public, Members, and other stakeholders.Liaise with internal teams, contractors, and partner organisations to support safe and effective project delivery.Review and approve