Senior / Principal Traffic Signals Engineer

About the role

We are looking to recruit a Senior or Principal Engineer to join our Traffic Signals Design team. There is flexibility around where this role can be based, with potential home offices including Bristol, Cardiff, Glasgow, Leeds, Liverpool, London, Manchester or Southampton (with hybrid working available).

Responsibilities

• Utilising technical expertise in traffic signals or traffic engineering to develop designs, supervise, train, check and approve work undertaken by junior colleagues.
• Managing traffic signal projects to ensure coordination and compatibility of multi-disciplinary inputs on projects of varying scale, complexity and value.
• Liaising with our clients, developing strong trusted relationships, proactively managing their expectations and comprehensively advising them.
• Undertaking project technical lead and reviewer roles.
• Supporting others to maximise their personal contribution to project/team goals.
• Preparing fee proposals and managing budgets for individual projects.
• Responsible for the development and delivery of discrete and overall project solutions.
• Leading and managing junior staff members in the delivery of traffic signal design packages, including design drawings, standard construction details, specifications, controller configurations, MOVA datasets, FAT/SAT etc.
• Responsible for compliance with Health & Safety and Environmental Legislation and in-house quality assurance standards/processes.

Requirements

You will have relevant knowledge and experience of traffic signal design at various stages of the project life cycle, including local transport modelling using software such as LinSig & controller configuration TR2500 forms. Specific experience in SCOOT and MOVA design, implementation and validation is advantageous. Demonstratable experience in leading a single or multiple design disciplines of in relevant projects (i.e. road, public transport, active travel, public real and/or private development).

Experience of contract document preparation or contract administration/site supervision using Public Works Contracts. The ability to use, direct and check the design outputs created in relevant software’s including but not limited to Autodesk Civils 3D & KeySignals. Good communication, client/stakeholder management and interpersonal skills are essential. Working towards or having achieved Chartered Civil Engineer or an Incorporated Engineer is advantageous. A thorough understanding and application of the relevant design codes such as the Design Manual for Roads & Bridges, Manual for Streets, TSRGD, Local Authority design guidance and are well versed in the preparation of drawings for contract documentation and technical approvals including the application of departures from standard. Experience of complying with Designers Duties under CDM regulations.

Qualifications

A relevant degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.

Skills

• Technical expertise in traffic signals or traffic engineering.
• Strong communication and client management skills.
• Ability to use and direct relevant software.
• Experience in leading design disciplines.
• Compliance with relevant design codes and CDM regulations.

Benefits

Work-life balance with a hybrid working policy offering the flexibility to work from home two days a week.

Inclusivity & Belonging with a commitment to supporting a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Health & Wellbeing with a Virtual GP service, gym membership discounts, and a menopause support package.

Flexibility with options for part-time and flexible working arrangements, additional leave, and bank holiday entitlement.

Development with a supportive environment that invests in your growth through training, mentoring, and Chartership.

Pay

Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Hybrid working with the option to work from home two days a week.