Assisstant Traffic Control Engineer

Job Description

Overview

The AtkinsRéalis Traffic Control Systems (TCS) team work across the transport sector helping our clients navigate a rapidly changing world linking current Traffic Signals and Intelligent Transport Systems with future-focused technology opportunities. The team undertake a variety of design implementation consultancy and advisory projects to a broad set of UK and international clients in the transport sector including the Department for Transport National Highways and UK local authorities.

The team sits within the Intelligent Transport & Infrastructure (ITI) practice which is part of AtkinsRéalis UK Transportation business and is the home of our transport technology asset management and digital/data capabilities delivering joined up data driven solutions that improve transport network performance and outcomes for clients and communities. ITI comprises staff from a range of disciplines facing into a range of clients with approximately 15 TCS staff providing market leading capability in traffic signals Urban Traffic Control (UTC) and operations. TCS along with the wider IMST practice blend projects utilising traffic signals motorway control systems toll road systems and smart ticketing with thinking and advice on emerging trends and growing areas such as digital highways Mobility-as-a-Service Connected Vehicles and AI.

Your role

As an Assistant Traffic Control Systems Engineer you will form a key part in our dynamic team delivering high-quality world class projects to Clients across the UK. You will help to improve peoples journeys promote safety and work towards a more healthy and sustainable environment as well as building the future of traffic control transport technology and mobility.

Key areas of responsibility will include:

• Undertaking design of Traffic Signal Installations in 2D and 3D using AutoCAD.
• Providing solutions to design problems.
• Preparation of engineering calculations and engineering drawings.
• Site visits to undertake surveys and support installation and optimisation.
• Testing and commissioning of equipment.
• Supporting the administration of projects.
• Writing of technical notes project reports and other design related deliverables for clients.
• Working with senior staff to report on project progress.

Youll join a collaborative team of experienced engineers working alongside colleagues with extensive industry knowledge and hands-on technical expertise. Youll receive structured mentorship day-to-day guidance on live projects and support to build your confidence and capability ensuring a strong foundation for your career progression in Traffic Control Systems. We will actively identify opportunities for you to expand your skills through exposure to new technologies involvement on varied projects working with multi-disciplinary teams and targeted learning and development.

Based from either Epsom or Bristol this role offers hybrid working. There may be some developing of schemes both across the UK and overseas and therefore it could necessitate the need for short term travel.

About you

Are you self-motivated with ambition and creativity Analytical and enjoy problem solving Keen to learn develop and grow in a role in transport technology Were looking for someone with developing technical knowledge and enthusiasm for delivering projects in the traffic signals sector who:

• Is keen to learn and develop and willing to seek out new opportunities.
• Enthusiastic about pursuing a career in engineering.
• Experienced with CAD software.
• Has some knowledge of design processes and best practice traffic signals / highways design and traffic signal operation.

Either already a member of or keen to become a member of a relevant Professional Institute and obtain professional registration well provide opportunities for personal development and achieving professional registration leading to Chartership.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health wellbeing financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

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About AtkinsRéalis

Were AtkinsRéalis a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people data and technology to transform the worlds infrastructure and energy systems. Together with our industry partners and clients and our global team of consultants designers engineers and project managers we can change the world. Were committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Additional information

Security clearance

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV details of any current or previously held security clearance.

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So we offer a range of family friendly inclusive employment policies flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer we value applications from all backgrounds cultures and ability. As a Disability Confident Leader we are committed to offering an interview to all applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria. If you would like to be considered under this commitment please let us know at the application stage.

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At AtkinsRéalis we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender ethnic or national origin sexual identity and orientation age religion or disability but enriches itself through these differences.