Senior Highways & Traffic Engineer

AECOM; Moor Side; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global infrastructure consulting firm is seeking a Senior Engineer to lead traffic engineering projects from concept to implementation. The role involves managing project outputs, mentoring junior engineers, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Candidates should have experience in traffic engineering design and hold a recognized engineering qualification. AECOM offers a variety of benefits including professional development opportunities and community activities, along with a commitment to creating a positive impact through engineering projects.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Wellness events

Sports clubs

Qualifications

• Proven experience in scoping, preliminary, and detailed design of Active Travel and traffic engineering schemes.
• Strong knowledge of design elements such as drainage, junctions, and carriageway improvements.
• Familiarity with relevant design standards including TSRGD and DMRB.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and delivery of traffic engineering schemes.
• Prepare and review technical outputs like drawings and reports.
• Manage project timelines and budgets.

Skills

Traffic engineering

Active Travel design

Project management

Mentoring

Health & Safety practices

Education

Recognised engineering qualification or degree in engineering

Chartered or Incorporated Engineer (CEng / IEng)

Tools

Civils 3D

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

As a Senior Engineer you'll take a leading role in the development of scheme solutions from concept through to detailed design and implementation. You'll manage technical outputs, mentor junior staff, directly engage with Clients, and take responsibility for the successful delivery of high-quality outputs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of general traffic engineering, Active Travel, public transport priority and urban realm schemes.
• Prepare and review technical outputs including drawings, reports, and specifications.
• Deliver all work in accordance with project briefs, design standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across AECOM and external stakeholders.
• Delegate and coordinate tasks for graduates and technicians, supporting their development.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Champion Health & Safety best practices, including CDM responsibilities.
• Report regularly to the Principal Engineer or Project Manager on progress and risks.
• Professional development support, mentorship schemes, and training agreements with major engineering institutions.
• Career development opportunities via AECOM University, technical practice networks, and volunteering days.
• A range of core and personalised benefits tailored to your lifestyle and well-being.
• Charity & Community Activities – fundraising challenges, sponsored walks/runs, STEM outreach days, and local volunteering initiatives.
• Wellbeing Events – yoga sessions, wellness weeks, lunchtime walks/cycles, and mental health awareness activities.
• Sports & Clubs – five‑a‑side football, cycling groups, hiking clubs, corporate challenge events, and more.
• Annual Celebrations – summer events, holiday celebrations, and recognition awards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in scoping, preliminary, and detailed design of Active Travel and traffic engineering schemes.
• 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.
• Proficiency in Civils 3D, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office.
• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer (CEng / IEng) or working towards this status.
• Recognised engineering qualification or degree in engineering.
• Knowledge of system interfaces and experience in technical engineering leadership impacting discipline design principles and successful management of interfaces within projects.

Benefits

A range of core and personalised benefits tailored to your lifestyle and well-being. Charity & Community activities, wellbeing events, sports clubs, annual celebrations, and professional development opportunities are all part of the package.

About AECOM

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 a global infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. Join a global team of over 50,000 professionals delivering projects that create a positive impact around the world.

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