Senior Traffic Control Systems Engineer

AtkinsRéalis; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible holiday allowances

Training opportunities

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Traffic Control Systems Engineer to lead impactful projects across the UK. You will supervise the delivery of traffic signal and Intelligent Transport Systems schemes, providing technical advice and managing client relationships. The role requires strong problem-solving skills and the ability to deliver quality reports. With hybrid working and opportunities for professional development, this position promotes a work-life balance while ensuring safety and innovation in transport technology.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of traffic signals and highways design.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and innovative solutions.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects successfully.
• Strong understanding of Health and Safety issues.
• Good communication skills for client relations.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of Traffic Signal and ITS schemes.
• Engage clients for technical advice and project progression.
• Guide and develop less experienced staff.
• Deliver and review high-quality technical reports.
• Manage project budgets and timelines.

Skills

Problem-solving

Client engagement

Team management

Technical reporting

Health and Safety awareness

Education

Membership in a relevant Professional Institute

Job description

Overview

AtkinsRéalis' Traffic Control Systems (TCS) team works across the transport sector helping clients navigate a rapidly changing world, linking current Traffic Signals and Intelligent Transport Systems with future‑focused technology opportunities. The team undertakes a variety of design, implementation, consultancy and advisory projects for UK and international clients, including the Department for Transport, National Highways, and local authorities.

The team sits within the Intelligent Mobility and Smart Technology (IMST) practice, part of AtkinsRéalis' UK Transportation business. IMST comprises staff from a range of disciplines and includes approximately 20 TCS staff providing market‑leading capability in traffic signals, Urban Traffic Control (UTC) and operations. TCS, together with the wider IMST practice, blends projects utilising traffic signals, motorway control systems, toll road systems and smart ticketing with advice on emerging trends such as digital highways, Mobility‑as‑a‑Service, Connected Vehicles and AI.

Your role

As a Senior Traffic Control Systems Engineer you will form a key part of our dynamic team, leading high‑quality world‑class projects to clients across the UK. Your work will improve people’s journeys, promote safety and help build the future of traffic control, transport technology and mobility.

Based in either Epsom or Bristol, this role offers hybrid working. The position may involve short‑term travel for scheme development across the UK and overseas.

About You

• Supervising the successful delivery of Traffic Signal and ITS schemes from inception to operation, including detailed design, FAT, SAT and validation.
• Engaging with clients to provide technical advice and solutions, develop opportunities and progress project delivery.
• Assisting, guiding and developing less experienced staff on technical delivery and project management.
• Delivering and reviewing high‑quality technical reports.
• Demonstrating commercial knowledge and understanding, including preparation of cost estimates and scopes.
• Directing and managing projects, including monitoring budgets, actively raising project risks and resolving issues.
• Working both as part of a team and individually, monitoring own project work and the work of others to ensure delivery to budget, time and quality.

Qualifications

• In‑depth knowledge of design processes and best practice, traffic signals / highways design and traffic signal operation.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and ability to develop and demonstrate innovative solutions and processes.
• Proven ability to learn new skills, rapidly understand complex technical projects and seek out new opportunities.
• Good communication skills, including presentations and client meetings, and effective at developing positive client relationships.
• Experience delivering outputs on multiple projects for various clients, while leading small project teams.
• Strong awareness of Health and Safety issues and CDM.
• Either already a member of or keen to become a member of a relevant Professional Institute and obtain professional registration; we will provide opportunities for personal development and achieving professional registration, leading to chartership.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices.

Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. Combined with our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances, you can balance a great job with a fulfilling personal life.

About AtkinsRéalis

We’re AtkinsRéalis, a world‑class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We’re committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Find out more.

Additional information

Security clearance

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.

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