Assistant Engineer (Urban Traffic Control)

Job Description

Working in a hybrid style, based at home and Dundee House office, you will work full time, 37 hours per week. In addition, the post holder will be required to work on stand-by on a rota basis. Please note: Referee details are no longer requested at application stage and will be requested if you are successful in moving to the preferred candidate stage If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, please contact Raymond Tully on 07985876802 or email raymond.tully@dundeecity.gov.uk

Requirements

You will have minimum HNC or equivalent in either civil or electrical engineering or equivalent.

Responsibilities

You will operate, maintain, and develop the Urban Traffic Control (UTC) system based at Dundee House. The City Council operates a modern UTC system supported by an extensive CCTV and fibre-optic communications network. The post holder will be responsible for enhancing the integration of advanced traffic management technologies, including bus priority measures and other Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS). The UTC system plays a key role in managing traffic across the city's road network, minimising delays for road users while maintaining high standards of road safety.

The Individual

You will have experience in traffic infrastructure design particularly traffic signal installations/ UTC control or equivalent and knowledge of traffic software. Working knowledge of Microsoft packages, including Office 365, Teams, Word, Excel and good communication skills written and oral is essential. You will have knowledge of CCTV systems and of network communications. You will have the ability to work on Call 24 hours / 7 days a week (on rota) and work on site. A full current driving licence is required.