Assistant Traffic Signal Engineer - Design

Yunex Traffic is the market-leading road technology business in the UK. With market-leading expertise and years of experience in infrastructure projects, we are an independent, agile mobility innovator. We have a clear purpose: to improve society by making the road network safer, more environmentally friendly, and faster, helping to drive the UK economy. Our customers know us for quality, reliability, and innovation, and they trust us as a long-term partner.

We have built a respected reputation in the industry through our success in delivering to our customers. At Yunex Traffic, we offer a wide range of products, systems, and services to address and improve global traffic and travel challenges. From the world’s first Clean Air Zone deployment to innovative traffic signal control through our ground-breaking FUSION software and the design, installation, and maintenance of Electric Vehicle Infrastructure, Yunex Traffic has been at the forefront of technology for decades. As we continue to innovate and grow, this is an exciting time to join our team and contribute to the development of new, cutting-edge technology.

Our Consultancy Services team delivers a variety of traffic engineering and consultancy projects both in the UK and internationally. We are committed to providing professional, high-quality, and reliable solutions, working closely with our customers to address diverse transport engineering challenges and deliver sustainable, innovative solutions.

Purpose of the role

This is a dynamic, customer-facing role where you will take full responsibility for delivering a wide range of traffic engineering projects, including design (traffic signals, traffic engineering, enforcement, and electric vehicle infrastructure), traffic modelling, and report writing. You will manage these projects throughout their full lifecycle, from the early stages of bids and tenders, through customer requirements capture and technical delivery, to financial project management and ongoing customer support.

This role requires close collaboration with other members of the Consultancy Services team, providing design assistance across a range of disciplines.

Areas of responsibility and tasks

• Assist in delivering a wide range of traffic engineering projects across the UK in accordance with current national/local standards, guidance, and best practices
• Assess and mitigate risks associated with traffic engineering projects
• Travel for site visits and customer meetings, with overnight stays where necessary
• Prepare technical reports and specifications
• Prepare consultancy/design quotations

Knowledge & Skills

Key competencies for this role include:

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to liaise with other business areas and customers
• Problem-solving skills for complex challenges
• Ability to meet strict deadlines and manage your workload independently

Required experience

A good understanding of most or all of the following traffic engineering competencies is expected:

• Traffic signal design fundamentals and UK standards/specifications
• Traffic engineering software, including AutoCAD, preferably with KeySignals
• Knowledge of traffic signal products across the industry

Educational Requirements

It is preferred that candidates are working towards or have an HNC/HND/Degree level qualification in engineering or a related subject, or have relevant experience.

Benefits include:

• 26 days of holiday, increasing up to 29 days with length of service
• Excellent pension scheme with matching contributions up to 10% of pensionable salary
• Annual business performance-related bonus
• Flexible benefits to suit your personal needs
• Flexible working policy
• Investment in personal development and support for membership of professional institutions