Assistant Traffic Systems Engineer - Design

About the Role

Responsibilities

• Undertake traffic system design work for internal and external clients.
• Carry out site surveys, client and customer engagement, and traffic operations activities.
• Create designs and documentation for individual jobs.
• Support the Senior and Design Engineer with schemes, projects, site visits, and contractor monitoring.
• Use AutoCAD and internal processes to deliver work within specification, scope, time, and budget.
• Complete work elements from concept through installation and handover under supervision.
• Design signal timings, produce CAD drawings, set up systems, attend site meetings, handle enquiries, and commission installations.
• Support the wider Traffic Operations team.

Application Requirements

• Experience using design and drawing packages such as AutoCAD, together with Microsoft Office and general IT equipment.
• Experience designing and setting up UTC systems or MOVA junctions.
• Ability to follow national guidance, standards, and policies in engineering work.
• Ability to manage workloads and deal with conflicting priorities.
• Experience working with and instructing contractors to achieve project goals.
• Relevant level 4 qualification, such as an HNC or CertHE equivalent, in an engineering subject.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel around Surrey when necessary.
• Use of a personal vehicle is required to facilitate the role.

About the Team

Salary and Hours

• The starting salary is £38,090 per annum.
• The role is based on 36 hours per week.

Benefits

• The package includes annual leave, pension, carers and dependants leave, and paid volunteering days.
• Employees have access to an employee assistance programme, learning resources, and wellbeing discounts.
• The council offers opportunities to support residents through public service work.