Principal Traffic Signal Systems Designer (Previous Relevant Experince is Required)

JR United Kingdom; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Senior Traffic Signals Design Engineer to lead the design of complex traffic systems. This role offers a unique opportunity to balance home working with on-site presence, allowing for effective stakeholder engagement and project oversight. You will collaborate with a dynamic engineering team to enhance critical infrastructure, ensuring connectivity and safety across the UK. If you are passionate about traffic signal design and looking to make a significant impact in your field, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Car allowance/Company Vehicle

34 days holiday including public holidays

Company pension scheme

Family-friendly policies

Occupational health support

Discounts on cinema and restaurants

Qualifications

• Experience in designing signalised junctions and pedestrian crossings.
• Proficiency in traffic signal design software and standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead design of signalised junctions and traffic control systems.
• Prepare technical designs and specifications for projects.
• Conduct on-site inspections and surveys.

Skills

AutoCAD

Keysignals

OSC Mapper

AutoTURN

Microsoft Office

MOVA tools

LinSig 3

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Principal Traffic Signal Systems Designer (Previous Relevant Experience is Required), Bristol

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Client:

Telent

Location:

Bristol, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

Senior Traffic Signals Design Engineer United Kingdom (Remote) Job Description

We're looking for an experienced engineer to lead the design of complex signalised junctions, pedestrian crossings, and intelligent traffic control systems across high-profile infrastructure projects. This role offers a 50/50 split between home working and onsite presence—ideal for surveys, design validations, and stakeholder engagement.

Join our Engineering Team at Telent to innovate and collaborate with technical experts, contributing to critical infrastructure connectivity and protection 24/7.

What you’ll do: Senior Traffic Signals Design Engineer:

• Undertake on-site inspections, surveys, commissioning, and supervision
• Prepare technical designs of complex signalised junctions and pedestrian crossings, along with technical specifications
• Provide technical oversight for new product or service ideas and drawing up plans for new designs
• Prepare complex MOVA Designs and MOVA Datasets
• Maintain good knowledge of standards such as TSRGD, DMRB, and the Traffic Signs Manual
• Undertake MOVA Validations of complex junctions and roundabouts

Who you are:

The ideal candidate will have experience designing signalised junctions and pedestrian crossings and is looking to advance to a Senior Design Services Engineer role, bringing a new perspective to existing solutions in Traffic Signal Design.

Senior Traffic Signals Design Engineer Key Requirements:

• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Keysignals, OSC Mapper, and AutoTURN software
• Microsoft Office skills
• Knowledge of TOPAS 2500A Traffic Signal Controller Specifications
• Familiarity with MOVA tools, datasets, and linking
• Knowledge of LinSig 3
• Full UK Driving Licence

What we offer:

A career at Telent offers opportunities across sectors, roles, and technologies, fostering skill development and impactful work. We support an inclusive culture that values diversity and individual authenticity.

Additional benefits include:

• Car allowance/Company Vehicle
• 34 days holiday including public holidays, with buy/sell options
• Company pension scheme
• Family-friendly policies
• Occupational health support and wellbeing portal
• Discounts on cinema, restaurants, and shopping via Telent Reward scheme

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Telent is a leading technology company specializing in design, build, support, and maintenance of mission-critical communications and digital infrastructure across the UK. Join us to make a real impact and be part of a dedicated team of over 3,000 professionals.

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