ITS Engineer

In this role, you will support ITS/Technology design delivery for the M25 corridor, assisting in the development and coordination of technology solutions for roadside assets. You’ll work under senior engineers to prepare designs, drawings, and technical reports, and participate in reviews, optioning, and feasibility activities. The position involves coordinating with internal teams, tracking progress against time and budget, and contributing to safety and quality standards across the DBFO contract. This is a hands-on, development-focused role on a flagship highway network with opportunities to impact incident response, traffic management, and digital infrastructure.

• Assist in preparing ITS/Technology designs for CCTV, signals, VMS, ERT, and MIDAS under supervision
• Contribute to drawings, documents, and technical reports
• Support design reviews to ensure completeness and standards compliance
• Participate in optioneering and feasibility activities with data gathering
• Prepare design briefs and technical inputs for design suppliers
• Monitor progress against programme and budget; provide updates to senior engineers
• Support liaison with internal teams and gather information for design stages
• Prepare technical submissions for the Review Process under the DBFO contract
• Contribute to quality assurance and ensure CPS-compliant documentation
• Participate in site visits, surveys, and inspections to support design development
• Capture lessons learned and contribute to innovation and continuous improvement
• Ensure compliance with CDM by supporting Designer duties

• BEng/BSc/HNC/HND in Electrical, Electronics, Telecommunications, or similar
• Interest in pursuing professional registration (IET, IHE)
• Basic understanding of ITS/Technology systems
• Awareness of engineering standards and learning DMRB, MCHW guidance
• Good IT and Microsoft Office skills
• Willingness to learn and work in a multidisciplinary team
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• CSCS card registration (desired)
• Current UK driving licence (desired)
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Project or planning tools (desired)
• Experience from placements or projects related to transport systems (desired)

• Clear and confident communicator
• Highly motivated and eager to learn
• Collaborative with positive relationship-building
• Knowledge of ITS/Technology systems and principles
• Awareness of wiring regulations (18th Edition) and H&S compliance
• Understanding of communication networks or cybersecurity principles