Senior Transport Engineer: Lead Active Travel & Transit

Aecom; Leeds; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consulting firm seeks a Senior Engineer to lead innovative traffic engineering projects in Leeds. You will design and deliver solutions for public transport priority and active travel while managing project timelines and mentoring junior staff. The ideal candidate should hold a degree in engineering and demonstrate robust experience in traffic schemes and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. AECOM offers flexible work options and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working

Professional development support

Charity & Community Activities

Wellbeing Events

Sports & Clubs

Annual Celebrations

Qualifications

• Proven experience in scoping, preliminary, and detailed design of Active Travel and traffic engineering.
• Strong knowledge of drainage, junctions, and carriageway improvements.
• Familiarity with design standards like TSRGD and DMRB.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and delivery of traffic engineering projects.
• Prepare and review technical outputs including drawings and reports.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and quality standards.

Skills

Traffic engineering

Active Travel

Public transport priority

Urban realm projects

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in engineering

Chartered or Incorporated Engineer CEng/ IEng

Tools

Civils 3D

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

A global consulting firm seeks a Senior Engineer to lead innovative traffic engineering projects in Leeds. You will design and deliver solutions for public transport priority and active travel while managing project timelines and mentoring junior staff. The ideal candidate should hold a degree in engineering and demonstrate robust experience in traffic schemes and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. AECOM offers flexible work options and professional development opportunities.