Traffic Signals Engineer

Title: Traffic Signals Engineer

Requisition ID: 11177

We have a fantastic opportunity for a permanent Traffic Signals Engineer to join our Consulting Lighting, Power and Technology team in Newcastle .

The standard hours of work are 40 hours per week, with a range of flexible working practices including hybrid, part-time and other flexible working patterns. With offices across the UK and now Ireland, we are open to discussing options that match your needs.

Amey Consulting is a design partner to National Highways through the Midlands and Southwest Scheme Delivery Frameworks (SDF), working on traffic signals designs for new sites and refurbishments. We also undertake traffic signals design for local authorities across the UK and for Transport Scotland through regional contracts.

What You Will Be Doing

• To work in a team, producing technically sound engineering solutions
• Preparation of designs, calculations, drawings and documentation as part of the production of scheme deliverables that satisfy the criteria of quality, cost and programme
• Identify design risk and hazards and communicating those with Principal Contractors via scheme safety risk management documentation
• Overseeing the actions of more junior members of staff undertaking similar tasks, where appropriate, and taking responsibility for their actions
• Liaising with client and supplier representatives at peer level, attending progress meetings, and responding to queries
• Contributing to the preparation of bids and general working winning function
• Drive effective health and safety practices within the team

We Want To Hear From You If You Have

• Developed experience and expertise within traffic signals field
• Knowledge of traffic signals design processes and procedures or on-road operational and maintenance experience of traffic signals
• An ability to produce technically sound engineering solutions, complying with all relevant technical standards and client requirements
• Experience in undertaking project-related tasks associated with health, safety and welfare, e.g. Construction (Design and Management) Regulations
• Competent in use of AutoCAD and KeySignals
• Experience of junction modelling using LINSIG
• Ability to produce detailed traffic signals designs including writing of controller configuration forms
• Experience of traffic signals Factory and Site Acceptance testing and commissioning
• Knowledge/experience of design and validation of SCOOT UTC and/or MOVA is desirable

Qualifications & Experience

• Professional accreditation status is desirable, gained through the professional institution to which the individual is aligned

What We Can Offer

• 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 – holiday structure
• 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 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.

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