Senior Traffic Signals Engineer (Communities)

Job title:

Senior Traffic Signals Engineer (Communities)

Company

WSP

Job description

We are WSP – Join us and make your career future ready!In today’s world it’s important to work for a company that has clear purpose, giving back to communities and supporting what is truly important in the world.When considering a career move it’s vital to work for a business that is aligned to your values and goals, a place where you can belong. See what WSP stands for in 2024 and beyond…To find out more about our Communities business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP:We have retained the Shropshire Professional Service Contract with key local client, Shropshire Council, for another five years. We pride ourselves on the longevity of this contract, and the close working relationship we have developed over the last 23 years.WSP work collaboratively as part of the Shropshire Alliance alongside Shropshire Council and Kier. We deliver a broad range of exciting projects, providing new and varied opportunities on this contract and within the wider WSP business. Your new role, what’s involved?Essential Experience

• Extensive experience in the design of complex traffic signal junctions, signalised roundabouts and pedestrian crossings as either a standalone project or as part of a multi-disciplinary project.
• Effectively manage a team with varying skill levels, to successfully deliver desired outcomes.
• Experience in all aspects of scheme delivery including design, site supervision, consultation, report writing, procurement and financial control.
• Undertaking technical reviews of third-party designs.
• A good working knowledge of QMS, H&S & CDM2015.
• Preliminary and detailed design, to Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB) and Manual of Contract Documents for Highway Works (MCDHW).
• Preparation of NEC 4 contract documents and contract administration.
• Sound knowledge of project programming, risk management and project accounting.
• Knowledge of ICT including relevant traffic signals/transport planning systems.
• Be able to drive and have a full driving license.

Desirable Experience

• Experience of SCOOT and MOVA design and validation.
• Experience in use of LinSig.
• Experience of other ITS systems/equipment including TAFs, VAS, VMS, and communications technology

YOUR TEAMYou will be an integral part of a highly collaborative team in Shropshire of approximately 75 people. As part of our commission, we work across multi asset teams offering individual or cross-asset support to deliver our projects, including major projects, and strategic planning for the client.This new contract brings with it is exciting opportunities in economic growth, buildings management and project management and offers excellent prospects for career advancement and development. We are looking for individuals who can support us in our vision of delivering high quality, fast paced outcomes for the communities of Shropshire.Our offices are situated in the medieval market town of Shrewsbury which offers a great quality of life with independent stores, restaurants and relaxing riverside walks along the River Severn. We offer opportunities to work flexibly both from home as well as time in the office. We’d love to hear from you if you have:

• Relevant Degree.
• Full Member of relevant professional body. CEng or IEng.
• Evidence of being independently responsible for delivering complex projects.

What’s in it for you?

• Work-life balance?

WSP recognises that work is only one part of your life and making time for other things is important – whether that’s for your families, friends, or yourself.Our hybrid working policy allows the flexibility to work from the comfort of your own home as well as collaborating in WSP offices across the UK.

• Inclusivity & Diversity?

We want our people to achieve rewarding careers, bringing their whole selves to work. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP.Our employee resource groups VIBE (LGBTQ+ employees), CREED (Championing Racial Equality and Ethnic Diversity) and our Gender Balance Group, in tandem with WSP’s Neurodiverse Community Group, WSP Connect Group (visible and non-visible disabilities) help us promote the right environment for you to reach your full potential.

• Health & Wellbeing?

We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.Med24 gives you and your family unrestricted telephone access to an NHS doctor where you can call day or night or have a face-to-face video consultation.

• Flex your time?

For improved work life balance, WSP offers the “WSP Hour” which enables you to take one hour per day to do as you wish and make up the time earlier or later that day. We also offer part time and flexible working arrangements plus the option to flex your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

• Your development?

We appreciate that development and training is important to you and that’s why we have a supportive environment that invests in your development, whether that’s chartership, training or mentoring. Apply now and be the future of WSP!#WeAreWSPHere at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.Please note WSP reserves the right to close the vacancy before the advertised closing date.#LI-DA1

Expected salary

Location

Shrewsbury, Shropshire

Job date

Sat, 23 Mar 2024 08:26:25 GMT

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