Principal Traffic Engineer

JACOBS; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Principal Traffic Engineer to lead projects in urban mobility within their Scotland team. The role involves managing innovative solutions for active travel and traffic engineering while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Ideal candidates will have relevant degrees and experience in traffic engineering, with proficiency in design and modelling software like AutoCAD and LinSig. This position offers a hybrid working arrangement from Glasgow or Edinburgh, alongside a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

Up to 10% pension

24 days (+10 days bought) holidays

Free medical and income protection insurance

Qualifications

• Degree qualified (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (Engineering).
• Experience in Traffic Engineering, particularly in an urban environment.
• Experience in cycle priority and traffic signal design is desirable.
• Ability to communicate with clients and manage tasks.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects in active travel, street design, and traffic engineering.
• Contribute to innovative solutions for cycle priority and traffic signal design.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver sustainable mobility solutions.

Skills

Traffic Engineering

Urban Transport Planning

Design Standards Application

AutoCAD

LinSig

Education

Degree in Engineering or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

LinSig

Job description

Overview

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission‑critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting‑edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

Transform Urban Mobility with Jacobs by applying for Principal Traffic Engineer role—exacting new opportunity within our Scotland team.

Responsibilities

In this role, as a Principal Transport Engineer, you'll:

• Lead cutting‑edge projects in active travel, street design, and traffic engineering
• Contribute to innovative solutions for cycle priority and traffic signal design
• Apply and evolve best practices in urban transport planning
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver sustainable mobility solutions

Qualifications

• Degree qualified (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (Engineering) and have achieved or be working towards a relevant professional accreditation e.g. CEng or CTPP.
• Experience in the Traffic Engineering field with the ability to contribute to the success of a range of high‑profile transport projects, particularly in an urban environment, and experience in cycle priority and traffic signal design desirable.
• Experience in applying design standards, that may include the Designing Streets, Design Manual for Roads and Bridges, Cycling by Design or Local Authority Street Design guidance.
• Technical aptitude and experience in design and modelling software packages particularly AutoCad and LinSig.
• Ability to liaise and communicate with clients and manage tasks using appropriate programmes, budgets and quality controls.

Location

• This role can be based on a Hybrid basis from either our Glasgow or Edinburgh offices.

Working hours and flexibility

Full‑time employment with Jacobs is @ 40 hours per week, however work‑life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for Jacobs and we’re happy to discuss hybrid, part‑time and flexible working hours to suit you and our business.

Benefits

• Up to 10% pension
• 24 days (+10 days bought) holidays
• Free medical and income protection insurance and many more!

Culture & Inclusion

We are committed to sustainability and cutting‑edge technologies that will enhance your skills whilst also offering competitive compensation and benefits package. Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees. We are committed to building vibrant communities within Jacobs, including through our Employee Networks, Communities of Practice and our Find Your Community initiatives.

Accessibility & Application

As a disability confident employer, we will interview disabled candidates who best meet the criteria. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.