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

JR United Kingdom; Luton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative technology company is seeking a Senior Traffic Signals Design Engineer to lead the design of complex signalised junctions and pedestrian crossings. This role offers a balanced mix of home working and onsite presence, allowing for engaging collaboration with a high-performing team on critical infrastructure projects. You'll have the opportunity to innovate and drive solutions while ensuring the nation's infrastructure remains connected and protected. If you're passionate about making a real impact and advancing your career in traffic signal design, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Car allowance/Company Vehicle

34 days holiday including public holidays

Company pension scheme

Occupational health support

Discounts on cinema and restaurants

Qualifications

• Experience designing signalised junctions and pedestrian crossings.
• Knowledge of traffic signal design standards and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead design of complex signalised junctions and pedestrian crossings.
• Conduct on-site inspections and prepare technical designs.
• Provide technical oversight for new product ideas.

Skills

Design of complex signalised junctions

Pedestrian crossings

Intelligent traffic control systems

AutoCAD

Keysignals

Microsoft Office Skills

MOVA Tools

LinSig 3

Education

Relevant Engineering Degree

Tools

AutoTURN

TOPAS 2500A Traffic Signal Controller

OSCM Mapper

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

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Client:

Telent

Location:

Luton, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

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 a range of high-profile infrastructure projects. This agile role offers a 50/50 split between home working and onsite presence—ideal for surveys, design validations, and stakeholder engagement.

When you join our Engineering Team at Telent, you'll be empowered to innovate and drive common solutions, working closely with technical experts who are proud of the impact their work makes. Come join a high-performing team doing complex and critical work. Help build and keep the nation's critical infrastructure connected and protected 24/7.

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

• Undertake on-site inspections, surveys, commissioning, and supervision
• Preparation of technical designs of complex signalised junctions and pedestrian crossings in line with approved design procedures along with the preparation of technical specifications.
• Provide technical oversight on creating ideas for new products or services and drawing up plans for new designs.
• Preparation of complex MOVA Designs and MOVA Datasets
• Good knowledge of design 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 previous experience designing signalised junctions and pedestrian crossings, seeking to advance to a Senior Design Services Engineer role and bring a new perspective to existing solutions within the Traffic Signal Design industry.

Senior Traffic Signals Design Engineer Key Requirements:

• Good knowledge of AutoCAD, Keysignals, OSC Mapper, and AutoTURN software
• Microsoft Office Skills
• Good knowledge of TOPAS 2500A Traffic Signal Controller Specifications
• Knowledge of MOVA Tools, Datasets, and Linking
• Knowledge of LinSig 3
• Full UK Driving Licence

What we offer:

A career at Telent can span many sectors, roles, technologies, and clients, giving you the opportunity to develop, learn new skills, and make an impact. We are growing, and we rely on our committed team to deliver.

We nurture talent through our ongoing commitment to creating an inclusive culture that respects and values differences, and celebrates diverse ideas. We want everyone to feel they can be themselves and thrive at work.

The additional benefits with this role:

• Car allowance/Company Vehicle
• 34 days holiday, including public holidays, plus the option to buy or sell days annually
• Company pension scheme
• A range of family-friendly policies
• Occupational health support and wellbeing portal
• Discounts on cinema, restaurants, and shopping with Telent Reward scheme

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We’re passionate about creating an environment that champions diversity and inclusion, where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and is empowered to reach their full potential. People are at the heart of our business, and we believe our teams should reflect the diverse experiences and backgrounds of the communities we support.

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