Senior Traffic Control Systems Engineer

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Job Description Overview The AtkinsRéalis’ Traffic Control Systems (TCS) teamwork 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 Mobility and Smart Technology (IMST) practice, which is part of AtkinsRéalis' UK Transportation business and is the home of our transport technology and mobility capability. IMST comprises staff from a range of disciplines facing into a range of clients, with approximately 20 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 a Senior Traffic Control Systems Engineer, you will form a key part in our dynamic team, leading high-quality world class projects to Clients across the UK. You will help to improve people's journeys, promote safety and work towards a healthier and more sustainable environment, as well as building the future of traffic control, transport technology and mobility. Based on 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 Supervising the successful delivery of Traffic Signal and ITS schemes from inception to operation, including detailed design, FAT, SAT and validation. Engaging with clients to provide technical advice and solutions, develop opportunities and progress project delivery. Assist, guide and develop less experienced staff on technical delivery and project management. Delivering and reviewing high quality technical reports. Demonstrating commercial knowledge and understanding, including preparation of cost estimates and scopes. Directing and managing projects, including monitoring budgets, actively raising project risks and resolving issues. Working both as part of a team and individually, monitoring own project work and work of others to ensure delivery to budget, time and quality. Are you self-motivated with goals and creativity? Systematic and enjoy problem solving? We’re looking for someone with developing technical knowledge and enthusiasm for delivering projects in the traffic signals sector, who has: In depth knowledge of design processes and best practice, traffic signals / highways design and traffic signal operation. Excellent problem-solving skills and able to develop and demonstrate innovative solutions and processes. Proven ability to learn new skills, rapidly understand complex technical projects and seek out new opportunities. Good communication skills, including presentations and client meetings, and effective at developing positive client relationships. Experience in delivering outputs on multiple projects for various clients, whilst leading small project teams. Strong awareness of Health and Safety issues and CDM. Either already a member of or keen to become a member of a relevant Professional Institute and obtain professional registration, we’ll 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. Be rewarded. Find out more. About AtkinsRéalis We're AtkinsRéalis , a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's 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. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people. Find out more. 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. #LI-UK#LI-ATKINS #LI-Transportation #LI-UKI Worker Type Employee Job Type Regular 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.