Graduate Traffic Signals Engineer

Yunex Traffic; Christchurch; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus opportunity

Structured pathway into permanent role

Hybrid working – min 3 days on site

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Canteen subsidies

Employee assistance programme

Learning and development opportunities

Professional qualifications

Career development support

Job summary

Yunex Traffic in Dorset seeks a Graduate to join the Emerging Talent programme. You’ll gain real experience, responsibility and develop skills while contributing to live traffic engineering projects across the UK.

The Green Light Programme supports professional growth and leadership development. Join the Consultancy Services team from day one, travel to sites, prepare technical reports and quotations, and pursue a structured pathway into a permanent role at program end.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or related subject.
• Full UK driving licence.
• High level of communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to solve complex problems.
• Ability to meet objectives with strict deadlines and manage workload.
• Enthusiasm to learn and develop new skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the delivery of a wide range of traffic engineering projects across the UK.
• Assessment and mitigation of risks associated with traffic engineering projects.
• Travel to site visits and customer meetings with overnight stays where appropriate.
• Preparation of technical reports and specifications.
• Preparation of consultancy/design quotations.

Education

Degree in Engineering or related subject

Job description

Location: Dorset, GB, BH23 6BU

Type of Employment: Full-time

Career Level: Entry Level / Early Professional

Job Family: Internal Services

Date posted: 6 Nov 2026

Uniting what’s next in traffic. Help shape the future of mobility.

Every day, millions of people rely on technology that helps keep journeys safe, efficient and sustainable. At Yunex Traffic, we’re helping create safer, smarter and more sustainable journeys through intelligent transport solutions used by millions of people every day. From traffic signals and tunnel management systems to digital mobility technologies, we’re shaping the future of transport across the globe.

We’re looking for the next generation of Emerging Talent to bring fresh ideas, challenge thinking and help shape the future of mobility.

As a Graduate, you’ll gain real experience, meaningful responsibility and the opportunity to develop your skills while contributing to projects that make a genuine impact.

Life as Emerging Talent

Joining Yunex means becoming part of a nationwide Emerging Talent community, connecting apprentices, degree apprentices, interns and graduates from across the business.

Alongside your day-to-day role, you’ll have opportunities to:

• Build relationships with colleagues across the business
• Learn from experienced professionals and senior leaders
• Develop key professional and leadership skills
• Collaborate on business-wide impact projects
• Take part in volunteering and community initiatives
• Grow your network through events and development activities

Through these experiences, you’ll build the skills, confidence and connections needed to support your long-term career development.

Green Light Programme

To support your transition from education into industry, you’ll take part in our Green Light Programme, a year-long development journey designed to strengthen your professional, business and leadership skills while helping you build your network across Yunex Traffic.

What you’ll be doing:

From day one, you’ll become part of the Consultancy Services team, contributing to live projects and developing practical skills through real responsibility.

• Assist in the delivery of a wide range of traffic engineering projects across the UK in accordance with current national/local standards, guidance and best practice
• Assessment and mitigation of risks associated with traffic engineering projects
• Travel to site visits and customer meetings with overnight stays where appropriate
• Preparation of technical reports and specifications
• Preparation of consultancy/design quotations

Qualifications & Experience:

• Degree in Engineering or related subject
• Full UK driving licence
• High level of communication skills, both verbal and written, will be necessary as you will be expected to liaise with other parts of the business and with customers
• Ability to solve complex problems
• Ability to achieve objectives with strict deadlines and manage your own workload
• Enthusiasm to learn and develop new skills

What you’ll get:

• Salary of £30,500
• Annual bonus opportunity
• Structured pathway into a permanent role at the end of the 2-year programme
• 26 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Flexible benefits package, to suit your needs
• Pension scheme
• Hybrid working – minimum 3 days on site (37.5 hour working week)
• Subsidised canteen
• Employee assistance programmeLearning and development opportunities
• Professional qualifications (where applicable)
• Career development support and progression opportunities

Our Commitment:

If we all thought the same, we would never think of anything new. That’s why we recruit great minds from all walks of life. We embrace diversity and create what’s right for the world by employing the people who live in it.

At Yunex Traffic, we recognise that building a diverse workforce is critical to the success of our business. We strongly encourage applications from a diverse talent pool and welcome the opportunity to discuss flexibility requirements and workplace adjustments with all our applicants to encourage agile working and innovation.

To ensure an inclusive recruitment experience for everyone, if you need any reasonable adjustments or support at any stage of the process, please contact us at [e-mail] so we can work together to meet your needs. For more information on the recruitment process, please visit our Recruitment Journey page on our website.

Recruitment Process:

Applications for our Graduate opportunities close on 31st December 2026.

Successful candidates will be invited to attend an in-person Assessment Centre, designed to give you the opportunity to showcase your strengths and potential.

Activities may include group exercises, presentations and interviews that help us learn more about you, your skills and your suitability for the role.

Assessment Centres will take place in February 2027.

Our Graduate Programme is due to commence on 6th September 2027, so you’ll need to be available to start from this date.

What else do I need to know?

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If you would like to hear more about Yunex Traffic and what we do, check out our Virtual Work Experience with Springpod here! This is an on-demand programme that you can complete at any time. If you complete this, be sure to let us know on your application, or via email at [e-mail].

Please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for our Emerging Talent programmes, including Apprenticeships, Degree Apprenticeships, Internships and Graduate opportunities.