ITS Engineer (Traffic Signals)

ZipRecruiter; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Traffic Signals Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to work on high-profile traffic engineering projects, contributing to innovative solutions that enhance transportation safety and efficiency. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and support projects across various locations, ensuring timely and quality delivery. The company values diversity and promotes a culture of inclusion, offering flexible working arrangements and numerous professional development opportunities. Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to improving society through engineering excellence.

Benefits

Pension matched up to 7%

Life insurance

Professional subscription

Development opportunities

Flexible working

Enhanced parental leave

Annual bonus

Flexible benefits

Wellbeing support

Access to employee networks

Qualifications

• Experience in traffic signals engineering and project delivery.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and traffic modelling software.

Responsibilities

• Support traffic signals projects from concept to delivery.
• Coordinate design processes and ensure successful project outcomes.

Skills

Traffic Signals Engineering

Traffic Modelling Software

AutoCAD

Teamwork

Education

Membership in a Professional Body

Tools

LinSig

KeySignals

Job description

Job Description

Mott MacDonald

Position location: Various locations UK wide
Recruiter contact: Alice Roostan

We’re a global engineering, management, and development consultancy. Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients’ businesses, our communities, and employee opportunities.

A fundamental part of this is respecting each person’s and striving to meet their needs.

Our values: Progress, Respect, Integrity, Drive, Excellence.

About the business unit

We help conceive, drive, and implement transport solutions for cities, regions, and asset owners/operators around the globe. From preparing the business case and advising on related issues—such as revenue, procurement, and environmental legislation—to delivering the completed infrastructure and helping maintain it. Our planning, engineering, environmental, and management skills cover the whole project cycle. We play a major role in developing and delivering the Global Transport Sector Strategy.

About our team

We are Transport Mobility Solutions (TMS). Transport planners and modellers, highway design and asset specialists, and technologists. We solve our clients' future transport problems for the benefit of their customers and society.

Our vision is to be recognized by the market and our colleagues at Mott MacDonald as pioneers in our industry. To lead the way as a connected centre of technical excellence, industry influence, and innovation.

Our goals are:

• Thriving culture - Inspire and encourage our people through leadership and development, living and breathing the ‘TMS Way’.
• Delivering excellence - Known as a diverse network where people, energy, and ideas come together to deliver excellence.
• Partnering with our clients - Trusted by our clients to understand and deliver on their goals through confidence and collaboration.

Our Digital, Technology & Systems team (DTS), part of TMS, focuses on delivering software, services, and digital solutions for our clients in the Highways market and beyond. We work with government organizations, transportation asset owners, and private sector organizations to ensure transportation is safe, efficient, accessible, and sustainable. We specialize in disciplines such as software development, data engineering, operational technology, and connected/autonomous mobility. We are an ambitious team of technologists on a growth path—join us!

About the Role

We are recruiting an experienced Traffic Signals Engineer to support our existing portfolio and contribute to our business growth within the Engineering and Consulting team. This role involves supporting team members in the UK and abroad, delivering high-profile traffic engineering projects, and expanding our business.

The ITS Engineer (Traffic Signals) supports projects from concept through design, delivery, and maintenance. Responsibilities include traffic signals, ITS, and technology projects for clients including strategic transport bodies, regional entities, and local highway authorities.

You will report to a senior team member and be responsible for the successful delivery of traffic signals work, supporting activities such as scoping, development, delivery, construction, maintenance, and coordination. Other activities may be required based on project needs.

You should have previous experience in traffic signals engineering, contributing to successful project delivery within time, cost, and quality constraints. Experience in coordinating design processes and knowledge of traffic signal modelling software like LinSig or equivalents are essential. Experience with microprocessor traffic signal controllers, UTC/SCOOT, and MOVA systems is highly desirable. Proficiency in AutoCAD is essential. Membership in a professional body (e.g., IHE, CIHT, IET) is required. Flexibility to travel and work across different locations is beneficial.

Essential:

• Experience in traffic signals engineering
• Experience with traffic modelling software
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and KeySignals
• Teamwork experience in delivering traffic signals projects
• Membership of a professional body

Desirable:

• Experience in specifying and programming traffic signal controllers and modes
• Experience working with multidisciplinary teams and internationally
• Ability to travel and work flexibly across locations

We are committed to diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds. Offers are conditional on obtaining necessary security clearance.

We promote equality, inclusion, and accessibility. If you need support during the application process, contact [e-mail].

We support agile working and flexible arrangements.

Benefits include:

• Pension matched up to 7%
• Life insurance
• Professional subscription
• Development opportunities
• Flexible working
• Enhanced parental leave
• Annual bonus
• Flexible benefits (leave, cycle, season tickets)
• Wellbeing support
• Access to employee networks

Apply now or learn more about our application process.