Traffic Signal Engineer/ITS Lead

First Recruitment Group; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is looking for an experienced Traffic Signal Engineer/ITS Lead to lead the design delivery of Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS). The successful candidate will coordinate activities, manage workload delivery, and ensure high-quality designs of traffic signal and ITS systems. This role involves collaboration with the Design Manager and requires strong experience in ITS engineering, knowledge of traffic signal systems, and proven leadership skills. This position offers hybrid working with an initial 3-month contract.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in ITS and traffic signal engineering.
• Experience delivering traffic signal and ITS design projects.
• Knowledge of traffic signal control systems, including MOVA.

Responsibilities

• Lead ITS design delivery in collaboration with the Design Manager.
• Liaise with the Design Manager in the delivery and management of the forward programme of work.
• Coordinate with the wider ITS team to bring in additional resources when required.
• Undertake and lead ITS and traffic signal designs, including progress reporting.
• Conduct Site Acceptance Testing (SAT).

Skills

Experience in ITS and traffic signal engineering

Customer Focus

Complex Problem Solver

Strong Interpersonal Skills

Situational Adaptability

Resilience

Passion for innovation and technical excellence

Job description

Traffic Signal Engineer/ ITS Lead
Matlock, Derbyshire (Hybrid Working)
Initial 3 month contract with strong likelihood of rolling 3-month extensions

Role Overview

An experienced Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) / Traffic Signal Engineer is required to lead ITS delivery, working closely with the client Design Manager and a wider ITS engineering team to develop opportunities and deliver high-quality designs.

The successful candidate will play a key leadership role in coordinating ITS activities, managing workload delivery, and ensuring the successful design, testing, and implementation of traffic signal and ITS systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead ITS design delivery in collaboration with the client Design Manager
• Liaise with the Design Manager in the delivery and management of the forward programme of work
• Coordinate with the wider ITS team to bring in additional resources when required
• Undertake and lead ITS and traffic signal designs, including progress reporting
• Carry out Third Party Checks (e.g. S38 and S278 works)
• Support Factory / Configuration Acceptance Testing (FAT/CAT)
• Conduct Site Acceptance Testing (SAT)
• Undertake MOVA validation

Desired Experience

• Strong experience in ITS and traffic signal engineering
• Experience delivering traffic signal and ITS design projects
• Knowledge of traffic signal control systems, including MOVA
• Experience supporting design approvals, testing, and commissioning
• Ability to coordinate and support technical delivery teams
• Delivers Solutions
• Customer Focus
• Complex Problem Solver
• Strategic Mindset
• Strong Interpersonal Skills
• Situational Adaptability
• Resilience
• Passion for innovation and technical excellence

Company information

At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates. We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for a Traffic Signal Engineer looking for new employment.

As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.

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