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About the Role

GHD is seeking a passionate and proactive Traffic Engineer to join their growing Place and Movement team. This role involves contributing to the delivery of diverse projects for public and private sector clients, focusing on sustainable transport, public realm, and highway solutions. The engineer will play a key role in planning, designing, and delivering schemes such as public realm improvements, active travel infrastructure, and highway enhancements.

Responsibilities

Prepare transport and highway engineering designs from concept through to detailed design stages
Produce technical drawings, reports and supporting documentation in accordance with UK standards and industry guidance
Undertake transport, traffic and infrastructure assessments to inform project development
Contribute to the design of public realm schemes, active travel infrastructure, bus infrastructure improvements, highway and junction improvements, Section 278 works, safety schemes and 20mph zones, and parking and streetscape projects
Coordinate design activities with other disciplines including structures, street lighting, landscape and utilities
Support site inspections, surveys and construction monitoring activities
Liaise with clients, contractors and stakeholders throughout project delivery
Ensure projects are delivered to agreed quality standards, budgets and timescales
Contribute to proposals, business development activities and continuous improvement initiatives

Requirements

Degree, HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering, Transport Planning or a related discipline
Minimum 3 years' experience in transport, traffic or highways design
Strong technical understanding of urban realm, highway and traffic engineering principles
Experience delivering designs in accordance with UK design standards and codes of practice
Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office applications
Knowledge of highway construction methods, materials and specifications
Ability to prepare technical reports and communicate complex information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Collaborative approach with excellent stakeholder engagement skills
Commitment to professional development and continuous learning

Skills

AutoCAD
Microsoft Office applications
Technical report writing
Stakeholder engagement

Location

London
Guildford

Work Type

Hybrid (3 days per week in office)

Experience Level

3+ years' experience in transport, highways or traffic engineering

Education Level

Degree, HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering, Transport Planning or a related discipline

Benefits

Hybrid working flexibility (3 days per week in the office)
Career development and professional accreditation support
Access to industry-leading technical specialists and mentors
Opportunities to work on complex, multidisciplinary projects
A collaborative and inclusive culture where your ideas are valued
Competitive salary and benefits package

About the Company

GHD is a global professional services leader committed to solving the world's biggest challenges in water, energy, and urbanization.
Their people bring together technical excellence, innovation, and collaboration to create lasting community benefit.
GHD is a global network of over 11,000 professionals working together to create sustainable solutions for communities.