Traffic Engineer - Principal (Glasgow or Edinburgh)

Jacobs Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Overview

Transform Urban Mobility with Jacobs by applying for Principal Traffic Engineer role – exacting new opportunity within our Scotland team. Shape the future of sustainable transport and urban design. Jacobs’ Transport Planning & Mobility Solutions team is at the forefront of innovation in the UK and Ireland.

As a Principal Transport Engineer, you will lead projects in active travel, streets design, and traffic engineering; contribute to cycle priority and traffic signal design; apply and evolve best practices in urban transport planning; and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver sustainable mobility solutions.

What we offer

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package (including 10% pension and free medical insurance as well as free income protection insurance)
• Flexible and hybrid working options (Glasgow or Edinburgh based)
• Continuous professional development support
• Opportunity to work on high-profile, impactful projects
• Inclusive and collaborative work environment

Responsibilities

• Lead cutting-edge projects in active travel, streets design, and traffic engineering
• Contribute to innovative solutions for cycle priority and traffic signal design
• Apply and evolve best practices in urban transport planning
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver sustainable mobility solutions

Qualifications

• Degree qualified (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (Engineering) and have achieved or be working towards a relevant professional accreditation e.g. CEng or CTPP
• Experience in the Traffic Engineering field with ability to contribute to high-profile transport projects, particularly in urban environments; experience in cycle priority and traffic signal design desirable
• Experience applying design standards such as Designing Streets, Design Manual for Roads and Bridges, Cycling by Design or Local Authority Street Design guidance
• Technical aptitude and experience in design and modelling software, particularly AutoCAD and LinSig
• Ability to liaise and communicate with clients and manage tasks using appropriate program, budget and quality controls
• Hybrid working option from Glasgow or Edinburgh offices

Employment details

• Full-time employment (~40 hours per week). Jacobs supports hybrid, part-time, and flexible working hours

Location

Glasgow or Edinburgh, United Kingdom (hybrid basis)