Senior Intelligent Transport System (ITS) Engineer in Birmingham

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach have set us apart for 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world. You will be joining Arup’s Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) discipline within the Intelligent Mobility team. The team works at the forefront of transport technology, delivering ITS, operational technology and digital solutions that improve the safety, efficiency and sustainability of transport networks.

We are seeking a Senior ITS Engineer to play a key role in the delivery of Intelligent Transport Systems and operational technology projects across the UK, particularly on the strategic road network and major infrastructure schemes. This role offers the opportunity to work on high‑profile projects that directly improve network performance and user experience.

You will be involved across the full lifecycle of ITS delivery, from early‑stage tender support and preliminary design through to detailed design, system integration, independent engineering, specification development and construction support. Our portfolio includes nationally significant projects such as Lower Thames Crossing, Silvertown Tunnel, Smart Motorway schemes, and the development of National Highways Tunnel Operational Systems Specifications.

Alongside our UK work, the team is seeing growing demand for international transport technology projects, offering opportunities to apply UK expertise to complex programmes globally. While your primary focus will be ITS, you will also have opportunities to broaden your experience across Low Emission Mobility, Mobility Pricing and Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (CAVs) within the wider Intelligent Mobility team.

You will have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.

Is this role right for you? We are keen to hear from engineers with a strong background in ITS and transport technology. You are likely to bring:

• A degree in Electrical, Electronic, Systems or Communications Engineering (or equivalent), with a commitment to professional development
• Proven experience delivering ITS design or consultancy projects in the UK, ideally within highways, tunnels or major infrastructure environments
• Direct experience working on National Highways projects, applying relevant standards and requirements
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to interpret and apply technical standards and client specifications
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with the confidence to work in multidisciplinary teams and engage with clients.

What we offer you: At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together. Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We also provide Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you’ll have access to flexible benefits to help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs.

Different people, shared values: Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross‑cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference.