Transport jobs in United Kingdom

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.

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

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

• 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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.