Jacobs, Birmingham, United Kingdom

At Jacobs, we challenge today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world\'s most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

As a ITS Principal Engineer, you’ll play a key role in delivering innovative and sustainable solutions across our Aviation, Rail and Technology group. You’ll lead the design and delivery of traffic signal projects, ensuring technical excellence and safety in design. Your leadership will extend beyond project work, as you mentor and support the development of our wider team.

In this role, you will

• Lead and undertake traffic signal design projects from concept to delivery
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to drive growth and innovation
• Champion technical quality and safety throughout project lifecycles
• Manage resources, forecast inputs, and ensure delivery to programme and budget
• Uphold compliance with health, safety, and environmental legislation, aligning with Jacobs’ safety-first culture

At Jacobs, we’re transforming the way the world moves. As a market leader in the transportation sector, we partner with major clients including National Highways, Transport Scotland, the Welsh Government, and numerous local authorities. Internationally, our reach extends to some of the world’s most ambitious infrastructure projects, such as the King Salman International Airport.

Here\'s what you\'ll need

• Degree in Civil, Electrical, or Transport Engineering (or related field)
• Experience in designing and reviewing ITS or Traffic signal projects
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, LinSig, MOVA, and other traffic modelling tools
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and mentor junior engineers
• Skilled in budgeting, resource planning, and programme management
• Familiarity with health and safety legislation and CDM regulations
• In-depth knowledge of relevant design standards
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal

Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally. Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. We put people at the heart of our business, and we truly believe that by supporting one another through our culture of caring, we all succeed. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.

With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we’ve gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You\'ll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities, from well-being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you’ll discover how you can cultivate, nurture, and achieve your goals – all at a single global company. Find out more about life at Jacobs.

We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we\'re more connected and creative. We accept people for who they are, and we champion the richness of different perspectives, lived experiences and backgrounds in the workplace, as a source of learning and innovation. We are committed to building vibrant communities within Jacobs, including through our Jacobs Employee Networks, Communities of Practice and our Find Your Community initiatives, allowing every employee to find connection, purpose, and belonging.Find out more about ourJacobs Employee Networks here.

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As a disability confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Your application experience is important to us, and we\'re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.

Details

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries: Civil Engineering, Design Services, and IT Services and IT Consulting