Principal Engineer – Urban Traffic Control
Employer: Liverpool City Council
Location: Liverpool, England, United Kingdom
Category: Engineering
Visa: Skilled Worker
Salary: £46,142 – £51,356 per year
About the Role
Liverpool City Council’s Network Management Team is recruiting for a Principal Engineer – Urban Traffic Control (UTC) to help lead a dynamic team managing and improving the city’s traffic signal systems.
You will support the UTC Team Leader in ensuring efficient traffic management across Liverpool through maintenance, programming, and innovation in traffic control systems.
Key Requirements
- Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience in traffic signal design, installation, and management
- Proven experience in the delivery of highway, ITS, or related engineering projects
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Ability to manage and motivate a technical team
What You’ll Get
- 27 days holiday (rising to 32 after 5 years) plus bank holidays
- Flexible and hybrid working options
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Training and career progression opportunities
- Health & wellbeing support, Cycle to Work, Travel Pass & Car Lease Schemes
- Family-friendly policies and employee volunteering scheme
Application Details
Closing date: Midnight, Sunday 9th November 2025
Interview date: Week commencing 24th November 2025
Interview type: Face-to-face competency-based
For informal enquiries, contact Dave Smith at david.smith@liverpool.gov.uk.
Note: Candidates requiring visa sponsorship must meet Home Office Skilled Worker visa criteria.
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