Job Introduction
This role has a starting salary of £38,090 per annum based on a 36-hour working week.
We are hiring an Assistant Traffic Systems Engineer to join our Traffic & Streetworks team, based at the County Council’s Network Management Information Centre (NMIC) in Leatherhead.
We operate an agile working policy which currently requires working with your team in the office twice a week, with site visits across the County required in line with programme delivery.
Our Offer to You
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26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service (prorated for part time staff)
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Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
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A generous local government salary related pension
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Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year
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Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
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An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
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Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
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Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping
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A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents.
About the Team
The Traffic Operations team of Surrey County Council work together to ensure traffic flow is managed – delivering reliable and efficient low-carbon journeys through effective maintenance, innovative design and technology. Using smart data to manage congestion to the benefit of people travelling on the road network, while mitigating the impact of events and incidents that occur on Surrey roads.
Working in the Traffic Systems Refurbishment Team, you will be part of a progressive team delivering an annual programme of Traffic Signal schemes as required by Surrey County Council's Asset Management Policy.
About the Role
We are looking for an assistant engineer who can manage and design Traffic Signal refurbishment schemes in order to renew equipment and make improvements to the asset and operation. You will be working as part of a small team of engineers to deliver an annual Traffic Signals Refurbishment Programme (circa £3m pa) and working jointly with our contractors to ensure projects are delivered on-time and to budget.
You will be allocated several Traffic Signal Refurbishment schemes within Surrey to project manage from initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, right through to closure. The work also includes design as well a project management such as creating pre-construction information, designing signal timings, CAD drawing, site meetings, overseeing planning & delivery, handling enquiries, commissioning the installation once construction is completed and ensuring project documentation is completed.
This job is suited to those with engineering experience that have knowledge of traffic systems of have the capability to apply their existing experience to the traffic systems industry.
Your Application
In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours:
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Experience in designing and delivering highway schemes.
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A working knowledge of design software packages such as AutoCAD.
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Knowledge of basic signal design and operation of Traffic Signals.
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Knowledge and appreciation of current intelligent transport systems including types, standards, specifications, regulations, practice and hardware & software.
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Experience of working with contractors to improve service delivery.
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Appreciation of delivering projects to timescales and budget with minimal supervision.
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A relevant Level 4 qualification (e.g. HNC/CertHE) or relevant experience.
Surrey has both urban and rural areas and workers will be expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK and be willing to travel across a wide geographical area. Reasonable adjustments where needed will be made for successful applicants who have a disability or long term health condition to enable them to fulfil the requirements of the job.
To apply, we request that you submit a CV and a personal statement as to why you should be considered for this role.
Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description and our Life at Surrey handbook to get an insight into working at Surrey.
Contact Us
Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment.
For an informal conversation regarding this role, please contact James Hornsby at [email protected] or Tim Brown at [email protected].
The job advert closes at 23:59 on 28/06/2026 with interviews to follow.
We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.
Local Government Reorganisation (LGR)
Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities.
Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Please see more information here: Information for applicants on Local Government Reorganisation - Surrey County Council.
Our Commitment
We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview.
Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.
