Traffic Signals Design Engineer
- Posted 19 May 2025
- Salary £50 - 55 per hour
- LocationWest Midlands
- Job type Contract - Full Time
- Job duration6 Months
- Discipline Highways, Transport & Infrastructure
- ReferenceJO0000054049
Job description
Traffic Signals Design Engineer
Are you an experienced Traffic Signals Design Engineer looking for a new role?
As a Traffic Signals Design Engineer you will play a key role in the design, maintenance, and delivery of traffic signal infrastructure across the local road network, helping to improve road safety, reduce congestion, and support sustainable travel initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
·Design and develop traffic signal schemes for new installations, upgrades, and modifications across the borough.
·Prepare and review technical drawings, signal layouts, and electrical schematics using AutoCAD or equivalent design software.
·Carry out traffic signal assessments, including capacity and signal timing reviews, to improve junction performance and safety.
·Develop signal control strategies, including MOVA, SCOOT, and fixed-time plans, where applicable.
·Liaise with contractors, consultants, utility providers, and other departments to ensure successful project delivery.
·Ensure designs are compliant with relevant standards and guidance, including the Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions (TSRGD), DMRB, and LoTAG.
Essential Experience:
·Experience in traffic signal design and operation, ideally within a local authority or public sector environment.
·Knowledge of traffic signal design standards and control systems (e.g. MOVA, SCOOT, UTC).
·Proficient in using AutoCAD or similar for design drawings.
For a full description and further information on the role, please call Leah Kimber at Carrington West on 02393 876076.
FOOTNOTE:
If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the rate, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.
Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Traffic & Transportation professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Our specialist team has a combined 40+ years' experience in this market. Please call Leah at Carrington West on 02393 876076 for more information.
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