Principal Traffic Engineer — Urban Mobility & Design Leader (Hybrid)

JACOBS; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Principal Traffic Engineer to lead projects in urban mobility within their Scotland team. The role involves managing innovative solutions for active travel and traffic engineering while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Ideal candidates will have relevant degrees and experience in traffic engineering, with proficiency in design and modelling software like AutoCAD and LinSig. This position offers a hybrid working arrangement from Glasgow or Edinburgh, alongside a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

Up to 10% pension

24 days (+10 days bought) holidays

Free medical and income protection insurance

Qualifications

• Degree qualified (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (Engineering).
• Experience in Traffic Engineering, particularly in an urban environment.
• Experience in cycle priority and traffic signal design is desirable.
• Ability to communicate with clients and manage tasks.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects in active travel, street design, and traffic engineering.
• Contribute to innovative solutions for cycle priority and traffic signal design.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver sustainable mobility solutions.

Skills

Traffic Engineering

Urban Transport Planning

Design Standards Application

AutoCAD

LinSig

Education

Degree in Engineering or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

LinSig

Job description

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Principal Traffic Engineer to lead projects in urban mobility within their Scotland team. The role involves managing innovative solutions for active travel and traffic engineering while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Ideal candidates will have relevant degrees and experience in traffic engineering, with proficiency in design and modelling software like AutoCAD and LinSig. This position offers a hybrid working arrangement from Glasgow or Edinburgh, alongside a competitive benefits package.