Traffic Signals Engineer

We have a fantastic opportunity for permanent Traffic Signals Design Engineers at all levels to join our Consulting Energy, Lighting & Technology (ELT) Practice based in one of our major consulting offices in Edinburgh, Sheffield or Gloucester. With additional office space in Birmingham, Liverpool, Manchester and Bristol, we also welcome applications from across these regions.

Amey Consulting is a design partner to National Highways through the Midlands and Southwest Scheme Delivery Frameworks (SDF), where we are working on numerous traffic signals designs for new sites and refurbishments. We also undertake traffic signals design for a range of local authorities across the UK through our position on frameworks, including the Midlands Highways Alliance and YorConsult, and for Transport Scotland through our Northeast and Southwest regional contracts. In addition, we undertake traffic signals design works for Sheffield through our PFI contract, and for Staffordshire through our Staffordshire Highways contract.

The role Responsibilities

• Work in a team, producing technically sound engineering solutions.
• Prepare designs, calculations, drawings and documentation as part of the production of scheme deliverables that satisfy the criteria of quality, cost and programme.
• Identify design risk and hazards and communicate those with Principal Contractors via scheme safety risk management documentation.
• Oversee the actions of more junior members of staff undertaking similar tasks, where appropriate, and take responsibility for their actions.
• Liaise with client and supplier representatives at peer level, attend progress meetings, and respond to queries.
• Contribute to the preparation of bids and general working winning function.
• Drive effective health and safety practices within the team.

What You Will Bring To Us

• Developed experience and expertise within traffic signals field.
• Knowledge of traffic signals design processes and procedures or on‑road operational and maintenance experience of traffic signals.
• An ability to produce technically sound engineering solutions, complying with all relevant technical standards and client requirements.
• Experience in undertaking project related tasks associated with health, safety and welfare, e.g. Construction (Design and Management) Regulations.
• Competent in use of AutoCAD and KeySignals.
• Experience of junction modelling using LINSIG.
• Ability to produce detailed traffic signals designs including writing of controller configuration forms.
• Experience of traffic signals Factory and Site Acceptance testing and commissioning.
• Knowledge/experience of design and validation of SCOOT UTC and/or MOVA is desirable.

Qualifications & Experience

• Professional accreditation status is desirable, gained through the professional institution to which the individual is aligned.

What We Can Offer You

At Amey, we recognise that our biggest asset is our people. That’s why, when you join us, we offer flexibility, career development, a choice of benefits and support that help you through all life’s ups and downs. It’s the reason why Investors in People put us among the top 1 % of employers.

Career Development

Our dedicated progression framework identifies your career pathway and progress within the organisation, and with dedicated mentoring and support on hand to ensure you hit your career milestones. We’re huge advocates for professional development and offer a recognition bonus for those achieving professional qualifications.

Work‑life Balance

Work‑life balance and flexibility are key for our success. We empower our people to make choices that are right for them, with hybrid, part‑time and flexible work patterns. And with a network of offices across the UK, we’re open to discussing working options that suit you.

Wellbeing

Health cash plan, 24 GP, support and assistance programmes, wellbeing ambassadors and Wellbeing Wednesday, dental vouchers.

EDI

At Amey we celebrate our people and all that they are. This is reflected in our Affinity Group networks, providing a community of support and connection, a safe space to share experiences, learn from one another and generate ideas – Women @ Amey, NeuroDiversity, Armed Forces, Multicultural Network, Pride, Diversability and Parents & Carers.

Social Value

You’ll get 2 Community Involvement Days each year to volunteer for a charity of your choice and further opportunities to support fundraising initiatives.

Other Benefits

• Pension – Generous Pension scheme which we will contribute to.
• Holidays – Minimum 24 days holiday + Bank Holidays.
• Choices – Our flexible benefits scheme is tailored by you, including buying additional annual leave, cycle2work scheme, charity giving and gym membership.
• Save with Amey – Our online voucher portal gives you access to thousands of discounts from leading retailers to help you save on shopping, days out, or nights in.

Application Guidance

Amey is committed to Inclusion and Diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview, if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. Please contact our recruitment team at peopleservices@amey.co.uk to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional application support that may be required at any point during the recruitment process.