Senior Highways & Traffic Engineer

Aecom; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global infrastructure firm is seeking a Senior Highways & Traffic Engineer in Manchester. This role involves leading traffic engineering design and delivery, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and managing project timelines. Ideal candidates will have a Civil Engineering degree and be working towards Chartered status. The role offers flexible hybrid working and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working

Career development

Supportive environment

Qualifications

• A relevant Civil Engineering degree or related discipline.
• Working towards or achieved Chartered status.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and delivery of traffic engineering and urban schemes.
• Prepare and review technical outputs such as drawings and reports.
• Ensure compliance with project standards and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
• Manage junior staff and project timelines and budgets.
• Champion health & safety practices, including CDM responsibilities.
• Report progress and risks to project managers.

Skills

Traffic engineering

Active travel

Public transport

Collaboration

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Job description

Company Description

Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 professionals delivering impactful projects worldwide.

Job Description

Start here. Grow here.

Lead the way in sustainable transport as a Senior Highways & Traffic Engineer in Manchester.

Are you an experienced engineer ready to advance your career? Our Manchester Streets team seeks a Senior Engineer to lead design and delivery of traffic engineering, active travel, public transport priority, and urban realm projects across Greater Manchester and beyond. This is your chance to shape safer, greener, and more inclusive transport networks that impact communities.

Join a team recognized as market leaders in transportation, active travel, public transport, bus priority, and traffic engineering. We are collaborative, supportive, and committed to working with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading design and delivery of traffic engineering, Active Travel, public transport, and urban schemes.
• Preparing and reviewing technical outputs such as drawings, reports, and specifications.
• Ensuring work meets project, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
• Managing junior staff and project timelines, budgets, and quality.
• Championing health & safety practices, including CDM responsibilities.
• Reporting progress and risks to project managers.

Qualifications:

• A relevant Civil Engineering degree or related discipline.
• Working towards or achieved Chartered status.

We celebrate diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. If you need reasonable accommodation, contact us at [email].

Interested in the role? Follow us on social media or contact our recruiter Siobhan Osborne on LinkedIn for more info.

About AECOM

AECOM is a global infrastructure firm delivering services across transportation, water, energy, and environment sectors. We are committed to sustainability, diversity, and creating lasting legacies. Join us to make a difference.

Work Environment & Benefits

Enjoy flexible hybrid working, career development, and a supportive environment that values your growth. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Disability Confident Employer. Confidentiality is maintained per EEO guidelines.