Senior Traffic Engineer

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Traffic Engineer to take a key role in planning and delivering complex transportation projects in the UK. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in traffic engineering, possess a relevant professional engineering license, and demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills. Responsibilities include managing project teams, overseeing traffic modelling, and engaging with clients and stakeholders. This is a full-time position based in Greater London with opportunities to impact diverse projects globally.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years' experience in traffic engineering for highways.
• Professional engineering license required for the position.
• Knowledge of federal and state transportation regulations.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical planning, design, and delivery of traffic projects.
• Oversee traffic modelling and analytical studies.
• Mentor junior staff and manage teams.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary project teams.

Skills

Technical leadership

Traffic modelling

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Professional engineering license

Tools

HCS

CORSIM

Synchro/SIM Traffic

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description - Senior Traffic Engineer (189838)

Senior Traffic Engineer

In the role of Senior Traffic Engineer, you will play a key technical and leadership role in the planning, design, and delivery of complex transportation projects. The position leads the planning, design and delivery of traffic and highway engineering projects in the United Kingdom and supports similar projects in the United States, Canada and the Middle East.

Company Overview

At HDR, our employee‑owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world? Watch Our Story: https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story

Key Responsibilities

• Provide senior‑level technical leadership and design oversight for the preparation and review of traffic and transportation design deliverables.
• Oversee and review traffic modelling, simulation, and analytical studies using industry‑standard tools, ensuring technical accuracy and clear documentation of assumptions, methodologies, and results.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and recognised authority in traffic engineering, proactively identifying and resolving complex technical issues and contributing innovative solutions to projects with broad scope, high visibility, or significant organisational impact.
• Plan, assign, organise, and supervise the work of teams of engineers, designers, and technicians, including mentoring junior staff, conducting technical reviews, and supporting professional development.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary project teams, including roadway, structural, civil, environmental, and construction professionals, to ensure integrated and well‑coordinated project delivery.
• Support project planning and delivery activities, including scope definition, schedule development, budget oversight, and risk management, and serve as Project Manager when required.
• Engage with clients, agencies, and stakeholders by participating in meetings, presentations, and technical discussions, clearly communicating technical concepts and project recommendations.
• Contribute to proposal and fee development, technical approaches and work plans, and support business development efforts by providing technical expertise and project experience.
• Assist in the development and growth of the HDR UK Transportation business.
• Perform other duties as required to support project objectives and organisational needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer Status a plus.
• Knowledge of software packages used in the US such as HCS and CORSIM, is a plus.
• Preference given to candidates with project experience in the UK, Middle East, and North America.

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of 10 years' experience in ITS and traffic engineering for urban and rural highways, major and minor interchanges and intersections.
• Requires professional engineering license recognised by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
• Knowledge of regulations of state and federal transportation agencies.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Experience using HCS, CORSIM, Synchro/SIM Traffic and other software packages.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, presentation skills and ability to work in a team environment.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must.

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organisational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

Primary Location

United Kingdom-England-London

Other Locations

United Kingdom-England-Croydon, United Kingdom-Scotland-Glasgow, United Kingdom-England-Manchester

Industry

Highway + Road

Schedule

Full‑time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Posting Date

Jan 12, 2026

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