ITS Engineer

Highways ITS Engineer – National Highways SDF

Rate: Up to £52.50/hour (Umbrella)
Location: UK-wide (Base offices in London, Birmingham, Manchester, or Leeds)
Contract: Long-term (aligned with SDF project)
Working Pattern: Hybrid – typically 2 days per week in the office or on-site, remainder remote

Morson Talent is recruiting on behalf of an international design consultancy delivering on the National Highways Scheme Development Framework. We are seeking an experienced Highways ITS Engineer to lead and manage Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) and Traffic Signal projects within a high-profile, long-term national infrastructure programme.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead design activities on ITS and Traffic Signal projects

• Liaise with clients and collaborate with internal teams to support business growth

• Ensure technical excellence and safety in design delivery

• Manage project resources, including forecasting and coordinating delivery to programme and budget

• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental legislation, as well as company H&S culture

Key Requirements

• Proven experience in the design and management of ITS or Traffic Signal projects

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal

• In-depth understanding and application of relevant design standards

• Ability to lead a design team and work independently

• Experience in financial management and project cost control

• Professional membership of a recognised industry institute/institution

If you are ready to take the lead on high-impact transport technology projects and contribute to the development of the UK’s strategic road network, we would be pleased to hear from you.

To apply, please contact Morson Talent today.