Company Description
At AECOM, we are delivering a better world by improving infrastructure and communities worldwide. We partner with clients to solve complex challenges and build lasting legacies. Our global team of nearly 50,000 professionals is dedicated to creating positive, tangible impacts across transportation, buildings, water, new energy, and the environment.
Job Description
Are you ready to deliver Traffic Control Engineering projects to clients across the UK and internationally? We are looking for a Senior Traffic Control Engineer to work within our national Technology Services team. The role will provide services to a diverse client base, including strategic advisory, technical research, design, and delivery-related engineering support.
The Technology Services team works closely with clients and partners, primarily in the Transportation sector, but this role also supports other sectors due to its specialist nature. Clients include National Transport Authorities, Combined Authorities, Local Authorities, contractors, and the private sector.
Current and/or Recent Project Examples
- Bus Corridor Improvements for Transport for London (TfL), Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM), Transport for West Midlands (TfWM), West England Combined Authority (WECA), Derbyshire County Council, Swansea City Council, National Transport Authority (NTA) and Glasgow City Council (GCC).
- Active Travel Improvements for West England Combined Authority (WECA) and National Transport Authority (NTA).
- Traffic Signal Upgrades for Derbyshire County Council.
- Public Realm Improvements for City of Wolverhampton Council (CWC).
- Town Centre Improvements in Folkstone for Kent County Council (KCC).
- Highway Network Improvements for Colchester City Council (CCC) and CNGS Development.
- Junction Modernisations for Glasgow City Council (GCC).
Key Responsibilities
- Provide specialist technical consultancy and design services for traffic control engineering projects for internal and external clients.
- Produce design packages, which may include layout drawings, design reports, ITS 1827 forms, MOVA data sets, and works specifications for junctions and crossings.
- Contribute to RAMS, hazard logs and technical assurance evidence.
- Provide implementation support in the form of FAT, SAT and MOVA/Bus Priority/SCOOT Validation.
- Prepare and respond to technical queries, departures, and assurance/approval gate reviews.
- Coordinate with highways, structures, drainage, geotechnical, environmental and traffic teams to integrate technology with civil and electrical works where required.
- Attend meetings and engage with clients across the UK.
- Provide support and mentoring to junior team members.
- Ensure compliance with UK standards and guidance (e.g., DMRB, TSM, TSRGD), CDM 2015 and Safe by Design principles.
- Support programme, cost and risk management; contribute to bids, estimates and technical proposals where required.
- Check that technical deliverables meet the client brief and AECOM quality procedures.
Additional Information
We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and believe it enriches our team. Applications from all backgrounds and abilities are welcome. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact ReasonableAccommodations@aecom.com. All newly hired employees are required to attend an in‑person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.
Qualifications
- BEng or equivalent in Electrical, Electronics or Civil Engineering.
- Knowledge of the latest traffic control engineering design standards, implementation support processes and traffic signal technology applications.
- Proficiency in producing technically assured deliverables (e.g., AutoCAD, Civil 3D), equipment schedules, ITS 1827 forms, and MOVA designs including MOVA data sets and design reports.
- NHSS 8 / HERS registered.
- Experience in traffic control engineering design and implementation support, especially in MOVA control.
- Design skills in advanced traffic control modes (MOVA / SCOOT) and operations at junction and corridor level.
Equal Opportunity
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential and will help you reach yours. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
