Principal Traffic Signals Engineer

Tetra Tech; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

25 days leave

Pension scheme

Professional development support

Chartered membership support

Performance reviews

Wellbeing support

Collaborative environment

Varied UK projects

Job summary

Tetra Tech is seeking an experienced Principal Traffic Signals Engineer to join our Midlands highways and transportation team in a flexible hybrid model based in Leicester. You will lead complex traffic signal projects, shape urban traffic management solutions, and collaborate with local authorities, developers and contractors across the UK.

We value leadership, technical excellence and the ability to build trusted client relationships while delivering on time and to a high standard.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in civil engineering, transport planning, traffic engineering or a related discipline.
• Proven experience leading the delivery of complex traffic signal projects.
• Strong knowledge of UK traffic signal design principles, equipment and control strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of traffic signal and intelligent transport projects.
• Provide technical direction, mentoring and support to engineers and technicians.
• Manage project scope, programmes, budgets, risks and technical quality.
• Prepare and review traffic signal designs, specifications, reports and drawings.
• Develop junction improvement schemes, including signalised junctions and network optimisation.
• Advise clients on traffic signal control and network management options.

Skills

Leadership

AutoCAD

LinSig

TRANSYT

UTC/MOVA/SCOOT

UK standards knowledge

Driving licence

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

KeySIGNALS

KeyLINES

AutoCAD

Job description

Help shape the future of transport across the UK

We are looking for an experienced Principal Traffic Signals Engineer to join our growing highways and transportation team in the Midlands.

This is an excellent opportunity for a traffic signals professional who can combine strong technical expertise with leadership, project management and the ability to build trusted relationships with clients, stakeholders and colleagues.

You will contribute to complex traffic signal and transport projects across the UK, working with public- and private-sector clients on schemes ranging from early-stage studies and feasibility work through to detailed design, implementation and post-implementation validation.

The Role

As Principal Traffic Signals Engineer, you will take technical responsibility for a diverse portfolio of projects. You will work with local authorities, developers, contractors and other transport professionals to develop effective solutions for urban traffic management, junction improvement and sustainable transport schemes.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading the design and delivery of traffic signal and intelligent transport projects.
• Providing technical direction, mentoring and support to engineers and technicians.
• Managing project scope, programmes, budgets, risks and technical quality.
• Preparing and reviewing traffic signal designs, specifications, reports and technical drawings.
• Developing junction improvement schemes, including signalised junctions, pedestrian crossings and network optimisation.
• Applying relevant UK standards, legislation and best practice, including the Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions, the Traffic Signs Manual and appropriate local authority requirements.
• Advising clients on traffic signal control, network management and technology options.
• Working with signal suppliers, contractors and commissioning teams to support construction, Factory Acceptance Testing and Site Acceptance Testing.
• Supporting the post-implementation validation of traffic signal junctions and networks.
• Reviewing traffic data, modelling outputs and operational performance to inform design decisions.
• Building strong working relationships with internal teams, local authorities, contractors and other project stakeholders.
• Promoting innovation, sustainability, safety and best practice across our traffic engineering services.

About You

You will be an established traffic signals professional with experience in the design, delivery and management of traffic signal projects.

You will ideally have:

• A degree or equivalent qualification in civil engineering, transport planning, traffic engineering or a related discipline.
• Professional experience in traffic signals, intelligent transport systems or traffic engineering.
• Proven experience leading the delivery of complex traffic signal projects.
• Strong knowledge of UK traffic signal design principles, equipment and control strategies.
• Experience working with local authorities, consultants, contractors or traffic signal product manufacturers.
• Experience with:
  • AutoCAD and Autodesk products, such as KeySIGNALS and KeyLINES.
  • Local junction modelling software, such as LinSig and/or TRANSYT.
  • Traffic signal control and optimisation systems, such as UTC, MOVA and/or SCOOT.
• Experience producing or reviewing technical reports, drawings, specifications and scheme documentation.
• A strong understanding of relevant UK standards, guidance and legislation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining high standards of technical quality.
• A proactive and collaborative approach to problem-solving.
• A full UK driving licence.

Professional membership of a relevant organisation, such as the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation or the Institution of Highway Engineers, would be advantageous.

As a transport engineering consultancy, we are also keen to hear about additional experience you can bring to the role. This could include other forms of traffic or transport modelling, development planning, traffic impact assessment, transport planning or broader civil engineering experience.

This role is based in Leicester within a flexible hybrid working model. You will collaborate with colleagues across the Midlands and the wider UK, with occasional travel for site visits and client meetings.

We support flexible working patterns and provide a dynamic environment that encourages career progression, technical development and a healthy work-life balance.

What We Offer

• Flexible hybrid working arrangements.
• Generous basic annual leave entitlement of 25 days, plus bank holidays, which can be enhanced through our flexible benefits scheme.
• Salary sacrifice company pension with employer pension contributions.
• Support for professional development, training and relevant professional memberships.
• Opportunities to work towards professional qualifications and chartership.
• Regular performance and career development reviews.
• Employee assistance and wellbeing support.
• A collaborative and supportive working environment.
• Opportunities to work on a varied portfolio of projects across the Midlands and wider UK.

About Tetra Tech

Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting and engineering services working across the full project lifecycle worldwide.We have a wide range ofexpertiseacross our teams, providing a global support network with a personalised approach to client relationships to better understand where we can add value.We provide a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity.

We support public and private sector clients on local, national, and international projects to deliver sustainable and resilient solutions. Our operations in the UK, Ireland, and the Netherlands include more than 6,000 employees who are Leading with Science to solve our clients’ most complex problems.

In alignment with the Equality Act 2010, we will make reasonable adjustments to support candidates and employeesrequiringadditionalarrangements. This could include adaptations to work schedules, training approaches, or the physical workspace. Please inform us if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process or in your day-to-day role