Loop Engineer

Loop Engineer - Greater London & Southeast

PAYE £40,000 basic with up to £56,000 including Shift Allowance & Overtime, Long-Term Framework Work, Nights & Weekends work Available

• Company Vehicle + Fuel card
• 25 Days Holiday (+BH)
• Pension
• Training & Development
• Private Healthcare Options
• Gym/Weight-Loss Subsidy
• Death in Service
• Mobile Phone Allowance

We're supporting a major Highways Technology & Civil Engineering provider as they expand their Loop Engineering & Detection Installation team across Greater London and the South East.

This is a stable, long-term role working on a prestigious national framework — with excellent earning potential thanks to regular overtime, shift uplift, and consistent workflow across the M25 and wider network.

You’ll be carrying out loop installation, repair, fault‑finding, and reinstatement works using hot bitumen, micro‑trenching, and specialist detection technologies. You’ll also work with a range of plant and equipment including saws, breakers, diggers, and reinstatement tools.

Full training, development, and progression pathways are provided, making this an ideal opportunity for an experienced/ senior Highways Operative or Loop Engineer looking for long‑term security and a strong annual income.

• Carry out loop installation, repair, and replacement works across the M25 and South East
• Complete diagnostic fault‑finding on traffic signal detection systems
• Install magnetometers, micro‑trenched loops, and associated technology
• Operate diesel, petrol, and electric floor saws
• Undertake hot bitumen, hot/cold tarmac, and reinstatement works
• Use hand‑held and driven breakers, compaction plates, and vibrating rollers
• Operate micro/mini diggers and complete manual excavation using insulated tools
• Install temporary barriers and traffic/pedestrian segregation
• Ensure all works meet Highways England's Safety, Customer, and Delivery imperatives
• Maintain high‑quality workmanship and smooth handover documentation
• Work nights, weekends, and on live networks when required
• Support internal and client audits to drive continuous improvement

• Loop installation, repair, or reinstatement
• Traffic signal detection systems
• Highway maintenance or technology installation
• Use of saws, breakers, diggers, and reinstatement equipment
• Working on live networks, roadside, or high‑risk environments
• Fault‑finding and diagnostic work on detection systems

• Strong understanding of highway technology and detection systems
• Confident operating plant, tools, and reinstatement equipment
• Ability to diagnose and resolve loop and detection faults
• Comfortable working nights, weekends, and roadside environments
• Strong communication skills and a safety‑first approach
• Able to follow technical drawings, method statements, and RAMS
• Adaptable and capable of delivering multiple activities

• ECS Card
• Street Works (Excavation & Reinstatement)
• Full UK Driving Licence (HGV desirable)
• 5+ years' experience in highways, civils, or detection works
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, and on live networks
• Ability to pass a safety‑critical medical
• DBS check
• Strong written and verbal English
• Right to work in the UK (no sponsorship available)
• Desirable: SSSTS, experience with Highways England frameworks, traffic signals knowledge