Road Safety / Traffic Engineer (Liveable Places)

ZipRecruiter; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Principal Engineer to support sustainable transport initiatives across the UK. This role involves managing projects, collaborating with clients, and ensuring road safety standards are met. Join a passionate team dedicated to creating lasting community impacts.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Hybrid work from home

Wellbeing programs

Training and mentoring

Qualifications

• Significant experience analyzing collision data and devising safety solutions.
• Qualified as a Team Leader per DMRB GG 119.

Responsibilities

• Managing traffic engineering and road safety schemes.
• Preparing and reviewing reports, drawings, schedules, and other documents.
• Conducting technical reviews and checking design deliverables.

Skills

Knowledge of the Safe System of working

Excellent organizational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Job Description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects, and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. Embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. Experience a world of opportunity and shape a career as unique as you.

A little more about your role…

We are seeking a Principal Engineer to support our current workloads in the south and southeast regions. You will be based in one of our offices in Southampton, Basingstoke, Bournemouth, Brighton, Cambridge, Guildford, Reading, or London.

Responsibilities include:

1. Working directly with clients on sustainable transport initiatives, managing traffic engineering and road safety schemes, analyzing collision data, speed management, providing safety reviews of highway design proposals, and conducting Road Safety Audits.
2. Supporting the team as a Road Safety / Engineering designer, helping to grow our client relationships.
3. Preparing and reviewing reports, drawings, schedules, and other documents following local procedures and guidance.
4. Managing project financial performance.
5. Conducting technical reviews and checking design deliverables within the team.
6. Collaborating with the Liveable Places team, transport colleagues, and the wider WSP business to achieve objectives.

Your team…

The Liveable Places team works with local authorities and private clients across the UK to realize placemaking ambitions. We deliver schemes from concept to delivery, including public realm, traffic engineering, transport planning, road safety, traffic signals, pedestrian/traffic modeling, active travel, and parking. Our recent projects include collaborations with West Sussex, East Sussex, West Berkshire, Cambridgeshire, West of England, Devon, Westminster, and others.

The team is based across the country with over 200 staff and plans for further growth. We are passionate and skilled, offering opportunities to develop your career through diverse experiences. This role provides a pivotal opportunity within the team to support its growth.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…

• Knowledge of the Safe System of working.
• Experience managing colleagues and projects, including monitoring budgets.
• Expertise in road safety, ensuring highway design standards and guidance are met and providing safe solutions for all road users.
• Significant experience analyzing collision data and devising safety solutions. Qualified as a Team Leader per DMRB GG 119 and capable of conducting Road Safety Audits.
• Excellent organizational skills, ability to prioritize, and maintain service levels.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and build stakeholder relationships.

Don’t meet all criteria? Apply anyway, and we’ll see how your experience aligns with this role and other opportunities.

Imagine a better future for you and us.

Join our community of talented individuals dedicated to making a positive impact. Our global team of over 69,000 employees works to benefit communities worldwide.

With us, you can. Apply today.

About Us

WSP is a leading engineering and professional services firm with over 69,300 passionate people committed to creating lasting community impacts through innovation and integrity. We have over 9,000 professionals in the UK and Ireland, focused on local communities and supported by international expertise.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

Work-life balance: We offer flexible working options, including hybrid work from home two days a week and modern office environments.

Inclusivity & health: We value diversity and support your wellbeing through programs like Thrive, Med24, Gymflex, and menopause support.

Flex your time: Our “WSP My Hour” program allows daily personal time, with flexible arrangements for leave and bank holidays.

Your development: We invest in your growth through training, mentoring, and Chartership support.

#WeAreWSP

We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of background, belief, or circumstances. We are committed to accessible hiring and will provide workplace adjustments as needed.