Senior Traffic Engineer – Urban, Highways, Traffic

Senior Traffic Engineer – Urban Realm, Highways & Traffic London | Hybrid | 3 Days in Office The Opportunity A leading global multidisciplinary consultancy is looking for an experienced Senior Traffic Engineer to join its growing Place & Movement team in London or Guildford. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Traffic, Highways or Transport Engineer looking to take the next step in their career, with responsibility for leading technical work, managing projects and developing junior engineers. You'll work alongside transport planners, civil engineers, urban designers and other multidisciplinary specialists, delivering a varied portfolio of projects across London, the South East and beyond.

The Projects You'll have the opportunity to work on a broad range of transport and highway schemes, including:

Urban realm and public realm improvements Active travel and cycling infrastructure Highway and junction improvements Bus priority schemes Section 278 works Road safety schemes and 20mph zones Parking and streetscape projects Transport-related development projects

Key Responsibilities

Leading the delivery of traffic and highway engineering projects from concept through to detailed design and construction Taking technical ownership of project deliverables, including drawings, reports and design documentation Preparing and reviewing highway and traffic engineering designs in accordance with UK standards Managing project tasks, programmes, budgets and technical risks Liaising directly with clients, contractors, local authorities and other stakeholders Coordinating design work with civil engineering, structures, lighting, landscape, utilities and other disciplines Undertaking and reviewing traffic, transport and infrastructure assessments Supporting site inspections, surveys and construction monitoring Reviewing the technical work of junior and intermediate engineers Providing technical guidance, mentoring and support to developing members of the team Contributing to fee proposals, bids and wider business development Identifying opportunities to develop client relationships and support future project work

About You

We're looking for an established Senior Traffic / Highways Engineer with strong technical experience and the confidence to take ownership of projects and client relationships. You'll ideally have:

Significant experience in traffic, highways or transport engineering A degree, HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering, Transport Planning or a related discipline Strong technical knowledge of urban traffic and highway engineering Proven experience delivering projects through design stages Experience working to UK highway design standards and guidance Strong experience with AutoCAD Good understanding of highway construction methods, materials and specifications Experience managing technical deliverables and project priorities Strong client and stakeholder management skills Experience mentoring or overseeing junior engineers Excellent written and verbal communication skills Experience with Civil 3D, OpenRoads, TfL standards, Bills of Quantities, site supervision or construction monitoring would be advantageous. Professional accreditation or working towards ICE/CIHT would also be beneficial.

Why Join? You'll be joining an established Place & Movement team within a global multidisciplinary consultancy, giving you access to specialists across transport planning, civil engineering, urban design and other technical disciplines. The role provides genuine scope to develop beyond purely technical delivery, with opportunities to take greater responsibility for projects, clients and team development. You'll work on high-profile schemes across London and the South East, while being supported by experienced technical leaders and a wider global network of professionals.

What's On Offer?

London or Guildford location Hybrid working – 3 days per week in the office Competitive salary and benefits package Professional development and accreditation support Access to experienced technical specialists and mentors Complex, multidisciplinary project exposure Opportunities for project and technical leadership Strong career development opportunities Collaborative and inclusive working environment If you're an experienced Traffic or Highways Engineer ready to take greater ownership of projects, clients and technical delivery, this is an opportunity to develop your career within a major multidisciplinary consultancy. Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion