Assistant Traffic Engineer

Amey Consulting – Assistant Traffic Engineer

We have a fantastic opportunity for a permanent Assistant Traffic Engineer to join our Consulting Highways team in Liverpool.

The standard hours of work are 40 hours per week, but we offer a range of flexible working practices, including hybrid, part-time and flexible working patterns. With our network of offices across the UK and now Ireland, we are open to discussing working options that match your needs, with the flexibility to change how you work as your life evolves.

• To work in a team, producing technically sound traffic engineering solutions including Traffic Regulation Orders, speed limits and traffic calming measures.
• Supporting the management and technical delivery of projects from start to finish.
• Undertake technical design work including the production of electronic drawings using AutoCAD and other related software.
• Respond to the public, Councillors, MPs, etc. regarding traffic related enquiries, complaints and FOIs.
• Preparation and checking of designs, calculations, drawings and documentation as part of the production of scheme deliverables that satisfy the criteria of quality, cost and programme.
• Support effective health and safety practices within the team.

We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates. If you have most but not all of these skills and experiences, we encourage you to apply.

• Attained or be working towards ONC, HNC/BEng in Civil Engineering or similar.
• Design experience within a traffic engineering environment.
• Experience in the use of AutoCAD/Key Lines to produce technical drawings.
• Experience of traffic sign design and use of Key Sign/Key Post.
• Ability to produce technically sound engineering solutions, complying with all relevant technical standards and client requirements.
• Experience of writing Traffic Regulation Orders.
• Experienced in following procedures associated with the management of health, safety and welfare.
• Has knowledge and understanding of technical and specification processes and is starting to take ownership for the production of deliverables with appropriate supervision.
• Knowledge around designing a variety of schemes; parking management, cycling, traffic calming, priority working, minor highways, bus lanes etc.
• Good competence with relevant software and similar analytical tools.
• Has a basic understanding of CDM and risk assessment. Experienced in the management and communication of hazards and risks on projects.
• Demonstrates a basic understanding of the different interfaces on projects.

• Exceptional personal development, training and progression plans, designed to allow you to shine in your career, all in line with your personal ambition.
• Competitive salary and compensation.
• Generous pension scheme, with extra contributions from Amey.
• 24 days annual leave, plus bank holidays.
• Flexible benefits scheme, including the option to buy additional annual leave and insurance benefits, Cycle2
  
  Work scheme and access to discounted gym membership.
• Our Save with Amey programme gives you access to thousands of discounts from leading retailers to help you save on shopping, days out, or nights in.
• Family friendly policies for new parents or if you provide care for a dependant.
• Membership of our Affinity Networks who connect, support and inspire diverse communities within Amey.
• Two Social Impact Days each year, for volunteering and fundraising opportunities.

We constantly evolve how we work to reflect the different needs and backgrounds of our employees. We seek out the skills, joy and energy that often-­marginalised groups can bring to our teams and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.

We are committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.

Please contact our recruitment team at to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional support that you may require at any point during the recruitment process.