Principal Engineer - Urban Traffic Control (UTC)

Liverpool City Council; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Liverpool is looking for a Principal Engineer for Urban Traffic Control. The role involves managing traffic signals, working in a dynamic team, and ensuring efficient traffic management. Ideal candidates should have a degree in engineering and experience in traffic signal management. This position offers competitive benefits and is a permanent full-time role based in the Cunard Building.

Benefits

27+ days holiday

Agile working

Local Government Pension scheme

Health and wellbeing offer

Cycle to Work Scheme

Discounted gym memberships

Qualifications

• Significant experience in design and management of traffic systems.
• Ability to manage and motivate a team.
• Experience in highway improvement and ITS projects.

Responsibilities

• Support UTC Team Leader in managing urban traffic control operations.
• Management and programming of traffic signals across the city.
• Ensure good maintenance of traffic management systems.

Skills

Traffic signal management

Team leadership

Communication skills

Education

Degree/HNC/HND in Engineering

Job description

Principal Engineer - Urban Traffic Control (UTC)

Salary: £44,711 - £49,764

Contract: Permanent, full time, 35 hours per week.

Location: Cunard Building, Water Street, Liverpool, United Kingdom.

A bit about us:

Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic and engaged communities, people who take real ownership of their local area and are passionate about making our city a better place.We've got ambitious targets to meet and we need people who are driven, dynamic and ready to deliver the very best for our communities.Public service is more important than ever, and this role represents a real opportunity to make a difference to our communities by transforming the way we work and placing our residents at the heart of everything we do.

Working at Liverpool City Council provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.

We are proud of our world-famous thriving city with its rich culture, affordable housing, stunning waterfront and our beautiful green spaces – there’s really something for everyone!

The role:

• Liverpool City Council’s Network Management Team are recruiting to a number of exciting new positions - offering you the chance to be part of a dynamic team dedicated to innovative network management and urban development.
• We are seeking a skilled Principal Engineer to support the UTC Team Leader in leading the UTC team.You will play a key role in keeping the city moving through good management, maintenance and programming of traffic signals across the city.
• The ideal candidate for the role of Principal Engineer will possess a degree / HNC / HND in Engineering and / or significant experience in the design, installation, commission and management of city-wide traffic signal controls and in the procurement, management and delivery of highway improvement, ITS and / or other engineering projects. They must also have excellent communication skills and the ability to manage and motivate a team.
• If you meet all of the essential criteria and are ready to make a real impact in shaping the future of Liverpool’s highways and transportation infrastructure, apply today!

Our offer to you:

• At least 27 days holiday rising to 32 after 5 years’ service – plus bank holidays and the option to purchase further days (pro rata where applicable).
• Agile working – a ‘Flexibility First’ approach to agile working, where flexibility is the norm rather than the exception.
• Part of the Local Government Pension scheme – option to join the AVC scheme.
• Progression – opportunities and training through a wide range of high-quality learning.
• Health and Wellbeing offer including employee assistance programme.
• Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes.
• Drive Time – a salary sacrifice car lease scheme.
• Family friendly policies with enhanced leave.
• Discounted gym memberships.
• Employee Volunteering Scheme.
• Medicash.

If you would like to talk to a member of the team about the role, please email Dave Smith via [e-mail]

Closing date: Midnight on Sunday 24th August 2025.
Shortlisting date: Week commencing 25th August 2025.
Interview date: September 2025.
Interview type: Face-to-face competency interview.

We reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If interested, please complete an application as early as possible.

Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified in the final stages of the selection process.All candidates must either already have a right to work in the UK before commencing employment or meet the Home Office criteria for Visa sponsorship.Candidates who require sponsorship should evaluate the Home Office eligibilitycriteriafor a Skilled Worker visa before applying.

This is not legal advice, and we advise you to seek your own independent legal advice tailored to your own personal circumstances.

Liverpool City Council is committed to fostering a workforce representative of the communities we serve.As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe in appointing candidates based on their skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities.To support this commitment, we guarantee an interview to candidates from under-represented groups who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.

If you require any reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010, such as an application form in a different format or additional time to complete your application, please contact us at [e-mail]