Senior Highways & Traffic Engineer

AECOM; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working

AECOM University access

Technical practice networks

Comprehensive employee benefits

Job summary

AECOM in Bristol seeks a Senior Highways & Traffic Engineer to deliver traffic engineering, Active Travel, and urban realm schemes across the South West. You will mentor graduates and coordinate with the Design Lead and Project Manager on timelines, budgets, and quality.

You will work with major clients and contribute to frameworks while advancing sustainable transport, safety, and inclusive urban mobility. Flexible hybrid working and professional development are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in concept, preliminary, and detailed design of Active Travel, local roads and traffic engineering schemes.
• Familiarity with drainage, junctions, and carriageway improvements.
• Knowledge of TSRGD, Manual for Streets, DMRB, and Traffic Signs Manual.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the design and delivery of Traffic Engineering, Active Travel, and urban realm schemes with regular updates to Design Lead and Project Manager.
• Support management of project timelines, risks, budgets, and deliverables to align with client expectations and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and review drawings, reports, and specifications for accuracy and constructability.

Skills

Traffic engineering

Active Travel design

Urban realm design

Mentoring

AutoCAD

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Transport Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Lead the Way in Sustainable Transport – Join AECOM as a Senior Highways & Traffic Engineer in Bristol

Are you an experienced engineer ready to take the next step in your career? AECOM’s Bristol-based Streets team is looking for a Senior Engineer to deliver innovative traffic engineering, Active Travel, and urban realm projects across the South West and beyond. This is your opportunity to shape safer, greener, and more inclusive transport networks that have a real impact on communities.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape safer, greener, and more inclusive transport networks that make a real impact on communities. You’ll work with high-profile clients such as the West of England Combined Authority, Bath and North East Somerset Council, Cardiff Council, and Wessex Water, and contribute to major frameworks including WECA PSF2 and SEWTAPS.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate the design and delivery of Traffic Engineering, Active Travel, and urban realm schemes, providing regular updates to the Design Lead and Project Manager.
• Support the management of project timelines, risks, budgets, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with project objectives, client expectations, and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and review technical outputs including drawings, reports, and specifications, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and constructability.
• Ensure all work meets relevant standards, project briefs, and statutory requirements.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across AECOM and external stakeholders to support integrated project delivery.
• Delegate tasks to graduates and technicians, and actively mentor providing technical guidance and supporting their professional development.
• Champion Health & Safety best practices, ensuring compliance with CDM regulations throughout the design process.

About You

We’re looking for a confident and capable engineer with strong experience in traffic engineering and Active Travel design. You’ll be passionate about delivering sustainable, high-quality infrastructure that improves mobility, safety, and the environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in concept, preliminary, and detailed design of Active Travel, local roads and traffic engineering schemes and expertise in infrastructure for walking, cycling, bus priority, and traffic calming.
• Strong knowledge of design elements such as drainage, junctions, and carriageway improvements.
• Familiarity with relevant design standards including TSRGD, Manual for Streets, DMRB, and the Traffic Signs Manual.
• Understanding of Health & Safety and CDM regulations.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office.

Why Join AECOM

At AECOM, we’re committed to fostering a culture of growth, innovation, and flexibility. You’ll benefit from:

• Flexible hybrid working options, including compressed weeks.
• Access to AECOM University and professional development programs.
• Participation in technical practice networks and mentoring opportunities.
• A comprehensive range of core and personalised benefits to support your well‑being and career.
• Opportunities to work on projects that create positive change in local communities.

We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and believe it enriches our team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us at [e-mail].

At AECOM, we value everyone's unique contributions and perspectives. If you meet some of the requirements above or have transferable skills you believe would benefit us, we would be delighted to hear from you!

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.