Traffic Engineer / Transport planner

Pertemps TM; South Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent consultancy in South Yorkshire is looking for a Traffic Engineer to develop innovative transport solutions. The role involves hands-on design work and client engagement in a collaborative environment. Candidates should have a degree in Civil Engineering or Transport Planning and 2-6 years of relevant experience, along with proficiency in AutoCAD and knowledge of transport planning standards. Benefits include flexible working and a competitive salary of £30,000 – £45,000.

Benefits

Clear progression routes

Mentorship from senior engineers

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• 2–6 years’ experience in transport planning or traffic engineering.
• Experience in producing technical reports and planning applications.
• Knowledge of design standards (DMRB, MfS, TSRGD).

Responsibilities

• Prepare transport assessments, travel plans, and junction capacity modelling.
• Undertake and analyse traffic surveys and feasibility studies.
• Support the design of traffic management measures and road layouts.

Skills

Transport planning

Traffic engineering

Technical report writing

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or Transport Planning

Tools

AutoCAD

Junctions 10

LinSig

TRICS

Job description

Traffic Engineer –

Location: Sheffield (Hybrid Working)
Salary: £30,000 – £45,000 + benefits
Company: Independent Transport & Infrastructure Consultancy

The Role

You’ll play a key role in developing traffic and transport solutions for a diverse range of projects, from new residential and commercial developments to regeneration and infrastructure schemes. The position offers hands‑on technical design work alongside client engagement and the opportunity to progress quickly within a collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare transport assessments, travel plans and junction capacity modelling.
• Undertake and analyse traffic surveys, feasibility studies and access design.
• Use software such as AutoCAD, Junctions 10 (PICADY/ARCADY), LinSig and TRICS.
• Support the design of traffic management measures, road layouts and active travel schemes.
• Liaise with local authorities and clients to support planning submissions and approvals.
• Contribute to the delivery of innovative and sustainable transport solutions.

Requirements

• 2–6 years’ experience in transport planning or traffic engineering.
• Experience producing technical reports and supporting planning applications.
• Knowledge of relevant design standards (DMRB, MfS, TSRGD, etc.).
• Proficient in AutoCAD; experience with Junctions 10, LinSig, or TRICS advantageous.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Degree in Civil Engineering, Transport Planning or related field.

Why Join?

• Dynamic and friendly consultancy with a strong technical reputation.
• Involvement in varied and high‑profile development projects.
• Clear progression routes and mentorship from senior engineers.
• Flexible / hybrid working options.
• Competitive salary (£30,000 – £45,000) plus benefits.