Traffic Engineer

Access Talent Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading traffic engineering consultancy in Birmingham is looking for a Traffic Engineer to support diverse projects across public and private sectors in the UK. The successful candidate will provide technical support, produce reports, and gather survey data, ensuring compliance with QA standards. Candidates should have a relevant engineering degree and knowledge of highway engineering techniques. Experience with AutoCAD and professional membership is desirable. This dynamic role emphasizes collaboration and skill development within a team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Understanding of highways and traffic engineering techniques and principles.
• A track record in transport planning, design, cycling, walking, road safety.
• Experience in collecting and analyzing traffic survey data.

Responsibilities

• Support senior staff by providing technical support for projects.
• Undertake site visits to capture required information.
• Assist in the production of technical reports and designs.

Skills

Highway engineering knowledge

Transport planning

AutoCAD design

Technical report writing

Client communication

Education

Relevant Degree or HND/HNC in engineering

Membership of a professional institution (e.g. MILT, MICE or MCIHT)

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Traffic Engineer

((BST: 8:00 - 18:00 (Mon/Thurs) 8:00 - 16:00 (Fri)))

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Access Talent Group are recruiting for a highways and traffic engineering design consultancy who are on the lookout for a Traffic Engineer. You will work in both Public and Private sectors throughout the UK. Their Engineer have a broad range of experience in delivering minor highway improvements to major highway infrastructure projects.

• Relevant Degree or HND/HNC (preferably in engineering) or equivalent
• Membership of a professional institution (e.g. MILT, MICE or MCIHT) or aiming towards
• Understanding of highways and traffic engineering techniques and principles.
• A track record or ability to demonstrate experience and knowledge in transport planning, design, cycling, walking, road safety, public transport, modelling, ITS and parking design
• Experience in highways related AutoCAD design highly desirable, or similar design based software
• Familiarity with TMA 2004, DMRB, MfS and the Traffic Signs Regulations and Traffic Signs Manuals

The role:

• Support senior staff by providing technical support for a wide range of project types and consultancy commissions
• Contribution to the production of technical reports and designs in line with current design standards and policies
• Undertake site visits to capture required information and collect on street asset data
• Assist in the collection and analysis of survey data such as pedestrians, cycling, public transport and traffic surveys such as volume, speed, accidents, turning counts, loading activity, desire lines, bus patronage etc
• Provide weekly monitoring information
• Ensure all project files are up to date and comply with the QA system and assist in developing improved procedures in the service area.
• Liaise with other Project Centre staff on wider projects, assisting other disciplines on projects to expand skill set and knowledge base
• Respond to client and customer enquiries taking messages, when necessary and ensuring that their needs are met