Senior Highways & Traffic Engineer

Start here. Grow here.

Ready to shape the future of sustainable transport Join AECOMs Leeds Streets team and lead projects that transform communities. We are looking for a Senior Engineer to lead the design and delivery of innovative traffic engineering active travel public transport priority and urban realm projects across Leeds West Yorkshire and beyond. This is your opportunity to shape safer greener and more inclusive transport networks that have a real impact on communities.

You will be joining a strong team who are recognised as market leaders in the transportation sector including in active travel public transport bus priority and general traffic engineering. More than that we are an approachable supporting and encouraging team who strive to work collaboratively with colleagues clients and stakeholders.

Heres what youll do:

As a Senior Engineer youll take a leading role in the development of scheme solutions from concept through to detailed design and implementation. Youll manage technical outputs mentor junior staff directly engage with Clients and take responsibility for the successful delivery of high-quality outputs.

Key responsibilities and requirements:

• Lead the design and delivery of general traffic engineering Active Travel public transport priority and urban realm schemes.
• Prepare and review technical outputs including drawings reports and specifications.
• Deliver all work in accordance with project briefs design standards and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across AECOM and external stakeholders.
• Delegate and coordinate tasks for graduates and technicians supporting their development.
• Manage project timelines budgets and quality standards.
• Champion Health & Safety best practices including CDM responsibilities.
• Report regularly to the Principal Engineer or Project Manager on progress and risks
• Proven experience in scoping preliminary and detailed design of Active Travel and traffic engineering schemes.
• Strong knowledge of design elements such as drainage junctions and carriageway improvements.
• Familiarity with relevant design standards including TSRGD Manual for Streets DMRB and the Traffic Signs Manual.
• Proficiency in Civils 3D AutoCAD and Microsoft Office

What we offer:

• Flexible hybrid working
• Professional development support mentorship schemes and training agreements with major engineering institutions.
• Career development opportunities via AECOM University technical practice networks and volunteering days.
• A range of core and personalised benefits tailored to your lifestyle and well-being.
• Charity & Community Activities  fundraising challenges sponsored walks/runs STEM outreach days and local volunteering initiatives.
• Wellbeing Events  yoga sessions wellness weeks lunchtime walks/cycles and mental health awareness activities.
• Sports & Clubs  five-a-side football cycling groups hiking clubs and participation in corporate challenge events and many more
• Annual Celebrations  summer events holiday celebrations and recognition awards.

Qualifications :

Ready to push the limits of whats possible

Heres what were looking for:

• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer CEng/ IEng or working towards this status.
• Recognised engineering qualification or preferably a degree in engineering
• Knowledge of system interfaces and experience in technical engineering leadership which impact on discipline design principles and demonstrate experience of the successful management of interfaces within projects.

We celebrate diversity including neurodiversity and believe it enriches our team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to complete the application process please contact us at 

At AECOM we value everyones unique contributions and perspectives. If you meet some of the requirements above or have transferable skills you believe would benefit us we would be delighted to hear from you!

Additional Information :

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For further information about the role reach out to the recruiter on LinkedIn Siobhan Osborne

About AECOM

AECOM is the worlds trusted infrastructure consulting firm delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle from advisory planning design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation buildings water new energy and the environment our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise a culture of equity diversity and inclusion and a commitment to environmental social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether youre working from an AECOM office remote location or at a client site you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. Were the worlds trusted global infrastructure firm and were in this together your growth and success are ours too.

Join us and youll get all the benefits of being a part of a global publicly traded firm access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in each persons potential and well help you reach yours.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address   if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time