Senior UTC Engineer: Data-Driven Traffic Signals

Kirklees Metropolitan Council; West Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and hybrid working

Local Government Pension Scheme

Ongoing training and career progress

Health and wellbeing support

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Kirklees Metropolitan Council is seeking a Senior Engineer for the Urban Traffic Control Team to manage signals, UTC systems, detection and communications across a large network. You will design, operate, maintain, renew and optimise traffic technology while supporting asset management and incident response to improve safety and reliability.

You'll work with partners and specialists, applying data-led approaches to deliver smarter, more resilient transport across the borough, with flexible and

Qualifications

• Experience in traffic signals, UTC or Intelligent Transport Systems.
• Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience delivering engineering projects and managing technology assets.
• Knowledge of traffic signal design, operation, and maintenance.
• Good communication and leadership skills.
• A full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Design, operate, maintain, renew and optimise traffic signals and related tech.
• Manage asset management, incident response and technology-led improvements across the network.
• Collaborate with colleagues, partners and industry specialists to improve safety and reliability.
• Contribute to shaping the future of Urban Traffic Control in Kirklees.

Skills

Traffic signals

UTC/ITS

Analytical skills

Project delivery

Leadership

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent industry experience

Tools

MOVA

SCOOT

UTC systems

Job description

Kirklees Metropolitan Council is seeking a Senior Engineer for the Urban Traffic Control Team to manage signals, UTC systems, detection and communications across a large network. You will design, operate, maintain, renew and optimise traffic technology while supporting asset management and incident response to improve safety and reliability.

You'll work with partners and specialists, applying data-led approaches to deliver smarter, more resilient transport across the borough, with flexible and