Senior Traffic Control Systems Engineer in Bristol

AtkinsRéalis’ Traffic Control Systems (TCS) team works across the transport sector, helping clients navigate a rapidly changing world by linking current Traffic Signals and Intelligent Transport Systems with future-focused technology opportunities. The team undertakes a variety of design, implementation, consultancy and advisory projects for a broad set of UK and international clients in the transport sector, including the Department for Transport, National Highways, and UK local authorities.

The team sits within the Intelligent Mobility and Smart Technology (IMST) practice, which is part of AtkinsRéalis' UK Transportation business and is the home of our transport technology and mobility capability. IMST comprises staff from a range of disciplines, with approximately 20 TCS staff providing market-leading capability in traffic signals, Urban Traffic Control (UTC) and operations.

TCS, along with the wider IMST practice, blends projects utilising traffic signals, motorway control systems, toll road systems and smart ticketing with thinking and advice on emerging trends such as digital highways, Mobility-as-a-Service, Connected Vehicles and AI.

Your role as a Senior Traffic Control Systems Engineer will involve:

• Supervising the successful delivery of Traffic Signal and ITS schemes from inception to operation, including detailed design, FAT, SAT and validation.
• Engaging with clients to provide technical advice and solutions, develop opportunities and progress project delivery.
• Assisting, guiding and developing less experienced staff on technical delivery and project management.
• Delivering and reviewing high-quality technical reports.
• Demonstrating commercial knowledge and understanding, including preparation of cost estimates and scopes.
• Directing and managing projects, including monitoring budgets, actively raising project risks and resolving issues.
• Working both as part of a team and individually, monitoring own project work and that of others to ensure delivery to budget, time and quality.

We’re looking for someone with:

• In-depth knowledge of design processes and best practices, traffic signals/highways design and traffic signal operation.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to develop and demonstrate innovative solutions and processes.
• Proven ability to learn new skills, rapidly understand complex technical projects and seek out new opportunities.
• Good communication skills, including presentations and client meetings, and effective at developing positive client relationships.
• Experience in delivering outputs on multiple projects for various clients, whilst leading small project teams.
• Strong awareness of Health and Safety issues and CDM.
• Either already a member of or keen to become a member of a relevant Professional Institute and obtain professional registration.

Rewards & benefits include competitive salaries, employee rewards, and a brilliant range of benefits tailored to suit health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Opportunities for training and professional development are available to grow your skills and expertise.

This role may require security clearance, and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong, offering a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees.