Traffic Engineer

Matchtech; City Of London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the City of London is seeking a qualified engineer for traffic-related projects, requiring skills in highways design and AutoCAD. The ideal candidate will hold a relevant engineering degree and have experience in traffic engineering principles, including designing junction layouts and compliance with CDM regulations. Strong documentation and mentoring skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• A relevant engineering degree or HND/HNC (or equivalent).
• Strong understanding of highways and traffic engineering principles.
• Hands-on experience producing traffic and highway designs using AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Develop feasibility, outline, and detailed designs for traffic-related projects.
• Ensure deliverables meet project requirements and quality assurance.
• Prepare comprehensive technical documentation and cost estimates.

Skills

Highways and traffic engineering principles

Traffic and highway designs using AutoCAD

Designing junction layouts

Active travel or bus priority design

Knowledge of CDM regulations

Education

Relevant engineering degree or HND/HNC

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

What the role involves

Developing feasibility, outline, and detailed designs for a broad spectrum of traffic-related projects. These may include active travel routes, bus priority measures, school-focused street improvements, junction and corridor upgrades, and road safety assessments.

Ensuring all deliverables meet the requirements of the project brief and comply with internal quality assurance processes.

Preparing comprehensive technical documentation, including cost estimates, and offering specialist input where needed.

Providing support and guidance to less experienced colleagues, checking their drawings, reports, and other outputs to maintain quality and consistency.

Completing design-stage risk assessments and producing pre-construction information in line with CDM regulations.

What we're looking for

• A relevant engineering degree or HND/HNC (or equivalent).
• Strong understanding of highways and traffic engineering principles, with hands-on experience producing traffic and highway designs using AutoCAD.
• Experience designing junction layouts, such as roundabouts and/or signalised junctions.
• Experience in active travel or bus priority design.
• Familiarity with design standards and legislation, such as TSRGD, DMRB, and Manual for Streets.
• Awareness of CDM regulations and health and safety requirements.

Desirable additional skills

• Knowledge of KeySIGN/SignPlot and/or KeyLINES.
• Experience using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Experience working with GIS tools.
• Traffic modelling skills (e.g., LinSig, PICADY/ARCADY).
• Experience producing detailed traffic engineering designs.
• Involvement in road safety audits