Principal Traffic & Highway Design Leader – Remote

Carrington West; Greater London; Remote; GBP 62,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Working from home

Job summary

Carrington West is seeking a Principal Highways/Traffic Engineer to lead the design and delivery of traffic and highway improvement projects. This senior role combines AutoCAD design expertise with strong project management to deliver safe, sustainable transport solutions across the UK.

The role covers sustainable transport, active travel, and bus priority schemes. Flexible working and working-from-home options are available, with a competitive hourly rate of £45-£50 per hour depending on

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Extensive experience in traffic engineering and highway design.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and associated design tools.
• Strong project management skills, including budget control and programme delivery.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead on the design of traffic engineering schemes using AutoCAD and related software.
• Manage projects from concept to completion, including planning, budgeting, and stakeholder engagement.
• Ensure compliance with UK traffic regulations, design standards, and safety principles.
• Oversee a team of design and project delivery specialists.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior engineers.
• Liaise with contractors, consultants, and internal teams to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery.

Skills

Traffic engineering

Project management

Communication

Stakeholder management

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

CAD software

Job description

Carrington West is seeking a Principal Highways/Traffic Engineer to lead the design and delivery of traffic and highway improvement projects. This senior role combines AutoCAD design expertise with strong project management to deliver safe, sustainable transport solutions across the UK.

The role covers sustainable transport, active travel, and bus priority schemes. Flexible working and working-from-home options are available, with a competitive hourly rate of £45-£50 per hour depending on