Mott MacDonald
We’re a global engineering, management, and development consultancy.
Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients’ businesses, our communities and employee opportunities.
A fundamental part of this is respecting each person’s differences and striving to meet their needs. We are proud to be a one of Glassdoor’s top employers to work for in the UK, as well as being recognised as a Top Inclusive Company in the UK.
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About the business unit
We help conceive, drive, and implement transport solutions for cities, regions, and asset owners/operators around the globe. From preparing the business case and advising on related issues - such as revenue, procurement, and environmental legislation - to delivering the completed infrastructure and helping maintain it. Our planning, engineering, environmental and management skills cover the whole project cycle. We play a major role in developing and delivering the Global Transport Sector Strategy.
Overview of role
You will report to the Traffic Signals Team Leader and be responsible for Traffic Signals work within the Engineering and Consulting Team, supporting and leading activities and tasks including: scoping, development, delivery, construction, maintenance and co-ordination of our portfolio of traffic signals projects across the business. This list is not exhaustive and other activities may be required according to ongoing project work and Engineering and Consulting team requirements.
An experienced Senior Traffic Signals Engineer who will assist in, and help lead, the delivery of our existing portfolio of work and build on the continuing success and growth of our business in the Engineering and Consulting team. This role will provide support to the existing traffic signals team members and will also develop our traffic signals team. You will play an important role in delivering a wide range of high-profile traffic engineering projects and to further build our business.
The Senior ITS Engineer (Traffic Signals) position supports the end-to-end service model from concept through design to delivery and then into maintenance. It includes support to, and the delivering of, traffic signals, ITS & technology projects for varied clients, including Strategic Transport bodies, Sub-National and Regional entities, and Local Highway Authorities.
Candidate Specification
You will have a breadth of previous experience within a similar role in Traffic Signals and successfully delivering projects to time, cost, and quality. You will also have extensive experience of the co-ordination of the design process. Extensive experience of all aspects of traffic signal engineering from feasibility and preliminary design through to commissioning will be key within this role. You will have extensive use and knowledge of modelling software such as TRANSYT and especially LinSig. Extensive experience in specification and programming of microprocessor traffic signal controllers and the specification and validation of all signals modes, including UTC/SCOOT and MOVA systems is required.
Knowledge of working with engineering software packages such as AutoCAD, would be beneficial. You will also have experience with supervising other team members, this may include mentoring, support, training, and general guidance within their day-to-day activities. You will be a member of a professional body (e.g. IHE, CIHT, IET). The ability to travel and the flexibility to work from different offices/locations on occasion would be beneficial.
Essential:
• Extensive previous experience in traffic signals engineering.
• Experience of coordination of traffic signals designs.
• Extensive experience of traffic modelling software.
• Experience of specification and programming of traffic signals controllers, and all signals modes.
• Experience of supervising other team members.
• Membership of a professional body.
Desirable:
• Experience of working with engineering software packages such as AutoCAD and KeySignals.
• Ability to travel, and flexibility to work from different offices/locations on occasion.
We are actively recruiting a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve. We recognise that differences in ability, skills and experience are a strength and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.
Please be advised that offers for this role are conditional upon obtaining the appropriate level of Security Clearance.
Equality, diversity, and inclusion
We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute.
Accessibility
We want you to perform your best at every stage in the recruitment process. If you are disabled or need any support to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at reasonable.adjustments@mottmac.com and we will talk to you about how we can support you.
Agile working
Happy to talk Flexible Working and how we can support your responsibilities beyond the workplace.
We offer some fantastic benefits including:
Health and wellbeing
Financial wellbeing
Lifestyle
Enhanced family and carers leave
Learning and development
Networks, communities, and social outcomes
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