Assisstant Traffic Control Engineer

AtkinsRéalis UK Limited; Epsom; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Travel opportunities

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking an Assistant Traffic Control Systems Engineer in the UK to work on traffic signal and ITS projects. You will contribute to design, analysis and implementation across the UK, with mentorship and opportunities to grow in a collaborative team.

The role offers hybrid working from Epsom or Bristol and potential short travel within the UK and overseas. You will develop technical knowledge, engage with multi-disciplinary teams and support live projects while pursuing

Qualifications

• Experience using CAD software for traffic signal projects.
• Interest in pursuing an engineering career in transport technology.
• Willingness to learn design processes and best practices in highways/traffic signals.

Responsibilities

• Design traffic signal installations in 2D and 3D using AutoCAD.
• Provide solutions to design problems and prepare calculations/drawings.
• Visit sites for surveys and assist installation and optimisation.
• Test and commission equipment and support project administration.
• Draft technical notes, reports and client deliverables.
• Report progress with senior staff and maintain project records.

Skills

CAD software

Traffic signals design

2D/3D design

Engineering calculations

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Description Overview

The AtkinsRéalis’ Traffic Control Systems (TCS) team work across the transport sector helping our clients navigate a rapidly changing world, linking current Traffic Signals and Intelligent Transport Systems with future-focused technology opportunities. The team undertake a variety of design, implementation, consultancy and advisory projects to a broad set of UK and international clients in the transport sector, including the Department for Transport, National Highways, and UK local authorities. The team sits within the Intelligent Transport & Infrastructure (ITI) practice, which is part of AtkinsRéalis' UK Transportation business and is the home of our transport technology, asset management, and digital/data capabilities, delivering joined up, data driven solutions that improve transport network performance and outcomes for clients and communities. ITI comprises staff from a range of disciplines facing into a range of clients, with approximately 15 TCS staff providing market leading capability in traffic signals, Urban Traffic Control (UTC) and operations. TCS, along with the wider IMST practice, blend projects utilising traffic signals, motorway control systems, toll road systems and smart ticketing with thinking and advice on emerging trends and growing areas such as digital highways, Mobility-as-a-Service, Connected Vehicles and AI.

Your role

As an Assistant Traffic Control Systems Engineer, you will form a key part in our dynamic team, delivering high-quality world class projects to Clients across the UK. You will help to improve people's journeys, promote safety and work towards a more healthy and sustainable environment, as well as building the future of traffic control, transport technology and mobility.

Key areas of responsibility

• Undertaking design of Traffic Signal Installations in 2D and 3D using AutoCAD.
• Providing solutions to design problems.
• Preparation of engineering calculations and engineering drawings.
• Site visits to undertake surveys and support installation and optimisation.
• Testing and commissioning of equipment.
• Supporting the administration of projects.
• Writing of technical notes, project reports and other design related deliverables for clients.
• Working with senior staff to report on project progress.

You’ll join a collaborative team of experienced engineers, working alongside colleagues with extensive industry knowledge and hands‑on technical expertise. You’ll receive structured mentorship, day‑to‑day guidance on live projects and support to build your confidence and capability, ensuring a strong foundation for your career progression in Traffic Control Systems. We will actively identify opportunities for you to expand your skills, through exposure to new technologies, involvement on varied projects, working with multi‑disciplinary teams, and targeted learning and development.

Based from either Epsom or Bristol, this role offers hybrid working. There may be some developing of schemes both across the UK and overseas and therefore it could necessitate the need for short term travel.

About you

Are you self‑motivated with ambition and creativity? Analytical and enjoy problem solving? Keen to learn, develop and grow in a role in transport technology? We’re looking for someone with developing technical knowledge and enthusiasm for delivering projects in the traffic signals sector, who:

• Is keen to learn and develop, and willing to seek out new opportunities.
• Enthusiastic about pursuing a career in engineering.
• Experienced with CAD software.
• Has some knowledge of design processes and best practice, traffic signals / highways design and traffic signal operation.
• Either already a member of or keen to become a member of a relevant Professional Institute and obtain professional registration, we’ll provide opportunities for personal development and achieving professional registration, leading to Chartership.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

Rewards and benefits – Careers at AtkinsRéalis

About AtkinsRéalis

We’re AtkinsRéalis, a world‑class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Security clearance

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees.

As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability. As a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to offering an interview to all applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria. If you would like to be considered under this commitment, please let us know at the application stage.

Worker Type Employee Job Type Regular

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world‑class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.

Created by the integration of long‑standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world‑class engineering services and nuclear company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end‑to‑end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear and Capital.