Traffic Signals Design Engineer (Grade 6)

Overview

In this role you lead a team to design traffic signals and support delivery on projects across the North East. You collaborate with local authorities and contractors, using simulations and site parameters to optimise network capacity and reduce delays. You will use modelling and CAD tools to shape efficient signal configurations and mentor other staff. This is a chance to impact Newcastle’s traffic performance and public space, contributing to safer, smoother journeys for residents and visitors. You will work in a values-driven, ambitious public service environment.

Pay / Benefits

• generous annual leave
• agile working and flexible hours
• salary sacrifice schemes
• pension
• wellbeing programme including employee assistance
• family friendly policies

Responsibilities

• Lead design work for traffic signals across the North East and support delivery of projects with partners
• Advise and mentor colleagues and apprentices while following council policies
• Utilise computer simulation models and site-based calculations to optimise network capacity and minimize non-delay
• Work with software modelling packages and AutoCAD for complex configurations and programming
• Ensure professional service delivery to programme targets and effective stakeholder communication

Key requirements

• Proven track record and extensive recent experience in designing traffic signals
• Self-motivated and driven; able to work across multiple projects and stakeholders
• Ability to interact effectively with a wide range of stakeholders and meet productivity targets
• Experience with traffic signal design, simulations, and related modelling tools
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and modelling software; ability to handle complex configurations and programming

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Leadership and mentoring abilities
• Stakeholder management and collaborative mindset
• Traffic signal design
• Traffic congestion solutions
• Traffic simulations and modelling

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