Market
Cities & Places
Traffic Engineer - Principal (Glasgow or Edinburgh)
Jacobs
West Lothian, UK
Posted on Aug 21, 2025
At Jacobs, we're challenging 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
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
At Jacobs, our Transport Planning & Mobility Solutions team is at the forefront of innovation in the UK and Ireland and in order to continue delivering to our communities and clients - we're seeking a passionate Transport Engineer to join our dynamic team and make a lasting impact on urban mobility.
Why Jacobs?
With Industry-leading projects across the UK, Ireland, and globally, as well as diverse portfolio spanning active travel, urban design, and mass transit, out Transport teams have great opportunity to shape transformational placemaking and traffic management solutions whilst enjoying supportive environment for professional growth and innovation.
As a Principal Transport Engineer, you'll:
- 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
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
Our values are the fundamental tenets shared across our organisation and the standards we hold ourselves to: We do things right | We aim higher | We challenge the accepted | We live inclusion.
People are Jacobs’ greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent. In addition to the benefits you’d expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programs, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships. We also give back to our communities through our Collectively program which incorporates matched-funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations.
Here's what you'll need
- To be 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 the ability to contribute to the success of a range of high profile transport projects, particularly in an urban environment and with experience in cycle priority and traffic signal design desirable.
- Experience in applying design standards, that may include the 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 packages particularly AutoCad and LinSig.
- To be able to competently liaise and communicate with clients and manage tasks using appropriate program, budget and quality controls.
- This role can be based on a Hybrid basis from either our Glasgow or Edinburgh offices.
Full time employment with Jacobs is @ 40 hours per week, however work-life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for Jacobs and we’re happy to discuss hybrid, part-time and flexible working hours to suit you and our business.
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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 our Jacobs Employee Networks here.
Jacobs partners with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain talent from a wide range of backgrounds. For greater online accessibility please visit www.vercida.com to view and access our roles.
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.
Locations
| City | State | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh | East Lothian | United Kingdom |
| Glasgow | Lanarkshire | United Kingdom |
