Senior Engineer, Traffic Signals & ITS — Lead on Site

SWARCO AG; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

SWARCO UK invites applications for a Senior Engineer to join our Birmingham Depot and support the Black Country contract. The role involves installing, maintaining and commissioning traffic signal and ITS equipment, with a strong emphasis on safety and quality standards.

You will mentor engineers on site, handle planned and reactive maintenance, and participate in standby and call-out arrangements. A relevant electrical/electronic background and UK driving licence are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in traffic signal, ITS, signs, electrical or electronic engineering.
• Sector 8 accreditation and associated industry qualifications, including NRSWA, G39 and ECS where applicable.
• Good understanding of safe working practices and Health & Safety requirements.
• The ability to work independently and as part of an operational engineering team.
• The ability to support, coach and share technical knowledge with less experienced Engineers and Trainee Engineers.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• A reliable, practical and safety-focused approach.
• A full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Installing, maintaining, fault-finding and commissioning traffic signal & signs equipment and ITS, ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard.
• Providing practical support and guidance to Engineers and Trainee Engineers on site, sharing technical knowledge.
• Working across planned and reactive maintenance activities, responding to faults, completing required operational documentation and participating in standby and call-out arrangements as required.

Skills

Traffic signals

ITS

Electrical engineering

NRSWA/G39/ECS

Fault finding

Health & safety

Education

HNC/ONC in Electrical/Electronic

Job description

SWARCO UK invites applications for a Senior Engineer to join our Birmingham Depot and support the Black Country contract. The role involves installing, maintaining and commissioning traffic signal and ITS equipment, with a strong emphasis on safety and quality standards.

You will mentor engineers on site, handle planned and reactive maintenance, and participate in standby and call-out arrangements. A relevant electrical/electronic background and UK driving licence are essential.