Traffic Control Engineer

Overview

The AtkinsRéalis Traffic Control Systems (TCS) teamwork across the transport sector helps our clients navigate a rapidly changing world, 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 Transport & Infrastructure (ITI) practice, which is part of AtkinsRéalis' UK Transportation business and is the home of our transport technology, asset management, and digital/data capabilities, delivering joined‑up, data‑driven solutions that improve transport network performance and outcomes for clients and communities. ITI comprises staff from a range of disciplines facing a range of clients, with approximately 15 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 and growing areas such as digital highways, Mobility‑as‑a‑Service, Connected Vehicles and AI.

As a Traffic Control Systems Engineer, you will form a key part of our dynamic team, delivering high‑quality world‑class projects to clients across the UK. You will help to improve people’s journeys, promote safety and work towards a more healthy and sustainable environment, as well as building the future of traffic control, transport technology and mobility.

Based from one of our offices in Bristol, Birmingham, Epsom or Nottingham this role offers hybrid working. There may be some developing of schemes both across the UK and overseas and therefore it could necessitate the need for short‑term travel.

Key areas of responsibility will include:

• Undertaking the successful delivery of Traffic Signal and ITS schemes from inception to operation, including detailed design, FAT, SAT and validation.
• Liaison with clients to provide technical advice and solutions, develop opportunities and progress project delivery.
• Assist and guide less experienced staff on technical delivery and project management.
• Delivering high‑quality technical reports and presentations.
• Developing commercial knowledge and understanding, including preparation of cost estimates and scopes.
• Undertaking projects management tasks, including monitoring budgets, actively raising project risks and resolving issues.
• Working both as part of a team and individually, monitoring own project work and work of others to ensure delivery to budget, time and quality.

Are you self‑motivated with ambition and creativity? Analytical and enjoy problem solving? We’re looking for someone with developing technical knowledge and enthusiasm for delivering projects in the traffic signals sector, who has:

• Knowledge of design processes and best practice, traffic signals / highways design and traffic signal operation.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and able to develop and demonstrate innovative solutions and processes.
• Proven ability to learn new skills, understand complex technical projects and seek out new opportunities.
• Good communication skills, including presentations and client meetings, and effective at developing positive working relationships.
• Ability to deliver outputs on multiple projects for various clients.
• 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, we’ll provide opportunities for personal development and achieving professional registration, leading to Chartership.

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