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Senior Traffic Control Engineer - Technology Services
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Senior Traffic Control Engineer - Technology Services
Senior Traffic Control Engineer – AECOM
Company Description
At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.
There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. We’re looking for a Senior Traffic Control Engineer to join our global team of nearly 50,000 professionals dedicated to delivering projects with tangible, positive impacts.
Job Description: Start here. Grow here.
About the Role
Are you ready to deliver Traffic Control Engineering projects to clients across the UK and internationally?
We are seeking a Senior Traffic Control Engineer to work within our national Technology Services team, delivering specialised consultancy and design services for a diverse client base.
What We Do
The Technology Services team provides technical leadership from feasibility to performance monitoring, collaborating on projects like:
Recent & Current Projects
Bus Corridor Improvements
- Transport for London (TfL)
- Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM)
- Transport for West Midlands (TfWM)
- West England Combined Authority (WECA)
- Derbyshire County Council
- Swansea City Council
- National Transport Authority (NTA)
- Glasgow City Council (GCC)
Active Travel Improvements
- West England Combined Authority (WECA)
- National Transport Authority (NTA)
Traffic Signal Upgrades
- Derbyshire County Council
Public Realm & Town Centre Improvements
- City of Wolverhampton Council (CWC)
- Folkestone, Kent County Council (KCC)
Highway & Junction Modernisations
- Colchester City Council (CCC), including CNGS Development
- Glasgow City Council (GCC)
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Your Key Responsibilities
Design & Delivery
- Deliver specialist traffic control engineering consultancy for internal and external clients.
- Produce technical design deliverables:
- Design layout drawings
- Design reports
- ITS1827 forms
- MOVA data sets and works specifications
- Safe-by-Design compliance evidence
- Implementation support through FAT, SAT, and MOVA/Bus Priority/SCOOT validation.
- Respond to technical queries, departures, and approval gate reviews.
Collaboration
- Coordinate with highways, structures, drainage, geotechnical, environment, and traffic teams for integrated designs.
- Provide client-facing technical communications across the UK.
- Mentor junior team members.
Quality & Compliance
- Ensure alignment with UK standards (DMRB, TSM, TSRGD) and CDM 2015 regulations.
- Support broad programme, cost, and risk management, including bids, estimates, and technical proposals.
- Validate deliverables against client requirements and AECOM quality procedures.
Qualifications & Requirements
Core Skills & Experience
- BEng or equivalent in Electrical, Electronics, or Civil Engineering.
- NHSS8 / HERS registration.
- Extensive experience in:
- Traffic control design and implementation support (including MOVA systems).
- Advanced traffic control modes: MOVA/SCOOT (jakor, network, and corridor-level).
- Technically assured deliverables (AutoCAD, Civils3D, ITS1827, MOVA design reports).
- Proficiency in automated signal control systems and signal data preparation.
Transferable Skills Welcome!
If you meet some of the requirements or have relevant skills, we’d love to hear from you.
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Why Join AECOM?
Employer Value Proposition
- Hybrid working model for flexibility and work-life balance.
- Career growth through:
- AECOM University (training programmes)
- Technical practice networks & mentorship
- Innovation focus: Turn bold ideas into reality, shaping the next generation of transport solutions.
- Commitment to ESG priorities, including diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and a wide array of well-being programmes.
- Support for volunteering and professional development.
- Access to a global, publicly-traded firm, working on impactful projects.
Inclusion & Diversity
AECOM celebrates neurodiversity and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds. If you require reasonable accommodations during the application process, contact us at ReasonableAccommodationsUKI@aecom.com.
Security & Onboarding
Successful candidates must attend Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and actively support applicants with disabilities through the Qualifications Checker or Accommodation Scheme.
About AECOM
- Fortune 500 firm with $16.1B in FY2025 revenue.
- Fortune Global 500 Enterprise delivering sustainable legacies.
- Core values include innovation, collaboration, and integrity.
For more details, visit aecom.com and @AECOM.
Job ID: J10153917 Location: Hybrid format within AECOM’s UK-based network. Work Flow: Transportation Consultancy > DCS Europe & India > Strategic Units.
AECOM is an equal opportunity employer. We proudly welcome all qualified candidates.
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