Overview

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At Jacobs, we’re transforming the way the world moves by delivering innovative and sustainable traffic signal solutions across our Aviation, Rail and Technology groups. You’ll contribute to the design and delivery of traffic signal projects, ensuring technical excellence and safety in design, while supporting communities through improved road safety and reduced congestion.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver traffic signal schemes from feasibility through to implementation, ensuring safety and compliance with relevant standards.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop innovative solutions that improve road safety, support active travel, and reduce congestion.
• Lead project delivery at senior level, mentor junior engineers, and liaise with clients to ensure technical excellence and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Contribute to the development of junction designs, ITS implementations, and other traffic-related infrastructure within the transportation sector.

Qualifications

• Degree or HND/C in Civil, Electrical, or Transport Engineering (or related field).
• Experience using AutoCAD, LinSig, MOVA, and other traffic modelling tools.
• Experience designing and reviewing traffic signal schemes from feasibility to implementation for a Senior position.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and mentor junior engineers for a Senior position.
• Familiarity with health and safety legislation and CDM regulations.
• Knowledge of relevant design standards and strong written and verbal communication skills.

Employment details

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries: Civil Engineering, Design Services, and IT Services and IT Consulting

Organization, culture, and accessibility

Joining Jacobs connects you locally and globally. We promote safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging, with a culture that values well-being, flexible working, and opportunities for growth. We support hybrid working and provide benefits, volunteering programs, and opportunities to contribute to a more sustainable transport network.

Jacobs is committed to inclusion and belonging. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and support accessibility in our recruitment process. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact Careers Support.

We are a disability confident employer and interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We encourage applications from those seeking flexible working options.