Traffic Control Engineer’

AtkinsRéalis; Epsom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Training and development opportunities

Flexible holiday allowances

Job summary

Atkins Réalis is delivering Traffic Control Systems projects across the UK, focusing on traffic signals, ITS schemes and connected transport solutions. The role involves delivering from inception to operation, providing technical advice to clients, and guiding junior staff while working within a collaborative, multi‑office team.

Based in or visiting offices across the UK with a hybrid working arrangement, you will develop commercially aware, cost‑edged project delivery and contribute to

Qualifications

• Motivation to learn and develop, and willingness to seek new opportunities.
• Enthusiasm for a career in traffic control systems.
• Knowledge of traffic signal design process, best practice and operation.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to innovate.
• Proven ability to learn new skills and understand complex technical projects.
• Strong communication skills, including client meetings and presentations.
• Ability to deliver outputs on multiple projects and clients.
• Strong awareness of Health & Safety issues and CDM.
• Either already a member of or keen to become a member of a relevant Professional Institute and obtain professional registration.

Responsibilities

• Successful delivery of traffic signal and ITS schemes from inception to operation, including detailed design, FAT, SAT and validation.
• Liaison with clients to provide technical advice, develop opportunities and progress project delivery.
• Assistance and guidance to less experienced staff on technical delivery.
• Delivering technical reports and presentations.
• Developing commercial knowledge, including cost estimates and scopes.
• Managing project tasks: monitoring budgets, raising risks and resolving issues.
• Working both as part of a team and individually, ensuring delivery to budget, time and quality.

Skills

Traffic signal design

Problem solving

Client communication

Team collaboration

Health & Safety

CDM knowledge

Professional registration

Job description

Overview

The Atkins Réalis Traffic Control Systems (TCS) team works across the transport sector to help clients navigate a rapidly changing world, linking current traffic signals and intelligent transport systems with future‑focused technology opportunities. The team undertakes design, implementation, consultancy and advisory projects for UK and international clients including the Department for Transport, National Highways and local authorities. It sits within the Intelligent Transport & Infrastructure (ITI) practice, part of the UK Transportation business, delivering data‑driven solutions that improve network performance and outcomes for clients and communities.

Role

• As a Traffic Control Systems Engineer, you will deliver high‑quality, world‑class projects to clients across the UK, improving journeys, safety and sustainability.
• Key areas of responsibility include:
  • Successful delivery of traffic signal and ITS schemes from inception to operation, including detailed design, FAT, SAT and validation.
  • Liaison with clients to provide technical advice, develop opportunities and progress project delivery.
  • Assistance and guidance to less experienced staff on technical delivery.
  • Delivering technical reports and presentations.
  • Developing commercial knowledge, including cost estimates and scopes.
  • Managing project tasks: monitoring budgets, raising risks and resolving issues.
  • Working both as part of a team and individually, ensuring delivery to budget, time and quality.
• You will join a collaborative team with a wide range of experience and will have opportunities to broaden your technical expertise through varied projects, multidisciplinary teams, targeted learning and innovative solutions.
• Based from one of our offices in Bristol, Birmingham, Epsom or Nottingham, this role offers hybrid working and occasional short‑term travel across the UK and overseas.

Qualifications

• Motivation to learn and develop, and willingness to seek new opportunities.
• Enthusiasm for a career in traffic control systems.
• Knowledge of traffic signal design process, best practice and operation.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills with the ability to innovate.
• Proven ability to learn new skills and understand complex technical projects.
• Strong communication skills, including client meetings and presentations.
• Ability to deliver outputs on multiple projects and clients.
• Strong awareness of Health & Safety issues and CDM.
• Either already a member of or keen to become a member of a relevant Professional Institute and obtain professional registration.

Rewards & Benefits

Competitive salaries, employee rewards and a range of benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Training and professional development opportunities support skill growth. Hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances help balance work and personal life.

About Atkins Réalis

We are a world‑class engineering services and nuclear organization that connects people, data and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems. Our team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers partners with clients to engineer a better future.

Security clearance

This role may require security clearance. Offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residential status in the UK of 5 years or longer. Candidates should not reference their current or previous security clearance in applications.

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels they belong. We offer a range of family‑friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and abilities. As a Disability Confident Leader, we offer an interview to applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria.