Lead Traffic Signals Engineer - Hybrid + Car Allowance

Calibre Search; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Car allowance

Hybrid and flexible working

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Pension scheme

Training & development support

Chartership support

Job summary

Calibre Search in Leicester is recruiting a Principal Traffic Signals Engineer to lead design and delivery of traffic signal and ITS projects across the UK. You will manage programmes, budgets and client relationships while mentoring junior engineers and ensuring technical quality.

The role requires a strong, proven background in UK traffic signal standards, close collaboration with authorities and stakeholders, and a commitment to innovation and best practice in traffic management.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Traffic Engineering or related.
• Significant experience in traffic signals or ITS.
• Proven track record delivering complex traffic signal projects.
• Strong knowledge of UK traffic signal design standards and control methods.
• Experience with local authorities, consultancies, contractors or signal suppliers.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, KeySIGNALS, KeyLINES; LinSig/TRANSYT/MOVA/SCOOT.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and delivery of traffic signal and ITS projects.
• Manage programmes, budgets, risks and technical quality.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to engineers and technicians.
• Produce and review signal designs, reports, specs and drawings.
• Develop junction improvement schemes including signalised junctions and crossings.
• Advise clients on control strategies and network management.
• Support FAT, SAT, commissioning and post-implementation validation.
• Review traffic data and modelling outputs to inform designs.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Mentoring

Project management

Education

Civil Engineering degree

CIHT/IHE membership advantageous

Tools

AutoCAD

KeySIGNALS

KeyLINES

LinSig

TRANSYT

UTC

MOVA

SCOOT

Job description

Calibre Search in Leicester is recruiting a Principal Traffic Signals Engineer to lead design and delivery of traffic signal and ITS projects across the UK. You will manage programmes, budgets and client relationships while mentoring junior engineers and ensuring technical quality.

The role requires a strong, proven background in UK traffic signal standards, close collaboration with authorities and stakeholders, and a commitment to innovation and best practice in traffic management.