Traffic Signal Engineer

Oyster Recruitment Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days holiday increasing with length

Enhanced pension

Personalised flexible benefits package

Flexible working policy

Career development and professional会员

Career development and professional会员

Job summary

Oyster Recruitment Ltd represents a forward-thinking infrastructure company shaping the future of UK cities. We are seeking Engineers at Engineer, Senior Engineer or Principal Engineer level to take on a pivotal role in the design and implementation of traffic engineering schemes aimed at enhancing safety, efficiency and sustainability nationwide.

The role combines detailed engineering with customer liaison and project management, owning projects from initial design through to technical approval

Qualifications

• Experience in traffic signal design to UK standards.
• Knowledge of UTC and UTMC systems.
• Experience with SCOOT or MOVA systems.
• Ability to liaise with customers and manage projects.
• Relevant engineering qualification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver traffic engineering schemes per UK standards.
• Manage projects from design to customer approval and budgets.
• Prepare reports, specifications and quotations.
• Review traffic signal designs for quality and compliance.
• Identify risks and factor safety, sustainability and efficiency.
• Conduct site visits, meetings and testing, including overnight stays.
• Collaborate with customers and internal teams to resolve issues.
• Support development of direct reports where applicable.

Skills

Traffic signal design

UK standards

AutoCAD

KeySignals

LinSig

TRANSYT

SCOOT

MOVA

Project management

Communication

Education

HNC/HND or degree in engineering

Equivalent practical experience

Tools

AutoCAD

KeySignals

LinSig

TRANSYT

UTMC systems

Job description

Are you an experienced Traffic Signal Engineer with a background in traffic signal design fundamentals and looking for a new and exciting role and to make a positive impact?

Our client, a forward-thinking infrastructure company that are shape the future of UK cities is looking for Engineers at Engineer, Senior Engineer or Principal Engineer level to take on a pivotal role in the design and implementation of traffic engineering schemes aimed at enhancing safety, efficiency, and sustainability nationwide.

This technical role offers the opportunity to work on a variety of traffic signal and traffic management schemes, combining detailed engineering expertise with customer liaison and project management. You’ll take ownership of projects from initial design through to technical approval, ensuring solutions meet industry standards, safety requirements and sustainability objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and deliver traffic engineering schemes in line with relevant UK standards, specifications and best practice.
• Manage projects from design through to customer approval, monitoring budgets, progress and financial performance.
• Prepare technical reports, specifications, consultancy proposals and design quotations.
• Review and approve traffic signal designs to ensure technical quality and compliance.
• Identify and manage project risks, incorporating safety, sustainability and efficiency into engineering solutions.
• Conduct site visits, customer meetings, scheme validations and testing, including overnight stays where required
• Work closely with customers and internal teams to resolve technical issues and deliver effective engineering solutions
• Support the performance, health and safety, and professional development of direct reports where applicable

What You’ll Need

• Strong technical knowledge of traffic signal design principles, UK standards and specifications
• Experience using AutoCAD, KeySignals and traffic modelling software such as LinSig or TRANSYT
• Knowledge of traffic signal equipment, UTC and UTMC systems, and adaptive traffic control technologies
• Experience with SCOOT or MOVA systems, including configuration, commissioning and on-site validation
• Previous experience carrying out Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build strong customer relationships and manage expectations
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritise workloads, solve complex engineering problems and meet deadlines
• An HNC, HND or degree in a relevant engineering discipline is preferred, although equivalent practical experience will also be considered

Benefits:

• 26 days holiday increasing with length of service
• Enhanced pension
• Personalised flexible benefits package
• Flexible working policy
• Career development and professional membership support

Interested?

Whether you’re an established Traffic Signal Engineer or an experienced professional ready to take on a Senior or Principal Engineer position, we’d be keen to hear from you