Highways & Traffic Engineer

Overview

In this role you shape the future of transport in the Southwest by delivering traffic engineering and urban realm projects. You will work within a multidisciplinary Bristol Streets team to move schemes from concept through delivery, improving safety, sustainability and people-focused streets. You’ll collaborate with clients and internal engineers to meet standards and project aims, building technical expertise along the way. This opportunity offers hands-on design work, growth via a global firm, and meaningful impact on communities.

Pay / Benefits

• Flexible hybrid working
• Professional development support and mentorship
• AECOM University and technical networks
• Volunteering days (STEM/charity)
• Wellbeing events
• Sports & Social Club

Responsibilities

• Assist with feasibility, preliminary and detailed designs for traffic engineering, streetscape and local highway schemes
• Prepare high-quality technical outputs including drawings, reports and specifications
• Ensure designs comply with relevant standards, regulations and client requirements
• Collaborate with engineers, planners and technicians across AECOM’s business lines
• Deliver assigned tasks to agreed timescales, budgets and quality standards
• Promote and apply Health & Safety best practice, including CDM principles
• Support site visits, surveys and project meetings where required
• Provide regular updates to the Senior Engineer or Project Manager on project progress
• Assist in the preparation of technical documentation and project deliverables
• Participate in training and development activities to build technical and professional knowledge

Key requirements

• Experience in developing feasibility, preliminary, and detailed designs for local roads and traffic schemes
• Familiarity with design elements such as alignment, drainage, pavements, road restraint systems, signage, and markings
• Knowledge of cycling infrastructure, traffic calming, junction design, and footway/carriageway improvements
• Understanding of TSRGD, Manual for Streets, DMRB, and Traffic Signs Manual
• Awareness of Health & Safety and CDM regulations
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office

• proactive and enthusiastic
• team collaboration
• focus on safety and standards
• AutoCAD
• Microsoft Office
• traffic engineering design for local roads and schemes

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