Urban Traffic Control Engineer: ITS & Signals Innovator

Highways Magazine; Kirklees; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working and hybrid options

Generous annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Training and career progression

Office in Huddersfield town centre

Health and wellbeing support

Employee discounts

Cycle to Work

Travel Pass schemes

Job summary

Kirklees Council is seeking an Engineer for the Urban Traffic Control (UTC) Team to develop and manage a portfolio of traffic signals and ITS technologies. You will design, operate and maintain UTC systems and contribute to wider network improvements across the borough.

You will work with experienced colleagues on traffic signals, intelligent detection and communications infrastructure, gaining exposure to a range of technologies and challenging projects that improve road safety and journey

Qualifications

• A relevant engineering, technology or transport-related qualification, or equivalent demonstrable industry experience.
• Experience of, or a strong interest in, traffic signals, Intelligent Transport Systems, highways, transport technology or related engineering disciplines.
• Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• A willingness to learn, develop, and apply new technical skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, operation, maintenance, renewal and optimisation of traffic signals and associated technology.
• Asset management, incident response, and delivery of technology-led improvements across the highway network.
• Work with experienced colleagues, regional partners and industry specialists to improve road safety, reliability and network performance.
• Contribute to day-to-day network management and delivery of innovative transport technology solutions.

Skills

Traffic signals

Intelligent Transport Systems

Highways

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Engineering qualification

Job description

Kirklees Council is seeking an Engineer for the Urban Traffic Control (UTC) Team to develop and manage a portfolio of traffic signals and ITS technologies. You will design, operate and maintain UTC systems and contribute to wider network improvements across the borough.

You will work with experienced colleagues on traffic signals, intelligent detection and communications infrastructure, gaining exposure to a range of technologies and challenging projects that improve road safety and journey