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