Assistant Traffic Systems Engineer - Design

The starting salary for this role is -38,090 per annum, working 36 hours per week.

We are excited to be hiring a new Assistant Traffic Operations Engineer - Design to join our expanding team. The team has a central base in Leatherhead, but you will be required to work across the entire county to facilitate site visits and meetings. We will as part of Local Government Reorganisation and Devolution split to new locations in the East and West Surrey Councils in late April 27.

You will also be required to work from local office on nominated days, you will have the ability to work from home, therefore hybrid working is applicable.

Our Offer to You

• 26 days'' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years'' service and 31 days after 5 years'' service.
• Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
• A generous local government salary related pension
• Up to 5 days of carer''s leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year
• Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
• An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
• Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
• Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping
• 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.

The Design Team compliments the wider Traffic Operations structure, totalling 5 separate teams each with their own specialisations and focus. The teams have a vast range of skills and experience providing opportunities to learn from peers and colleagues.

We deliver design elements on numerous projects ranging from multimillion-pound regeneration and improvement schemes down to minor improvement or alteration works. This includes construction of new installations or modifications to existing assets.

About the Role

We are looking for an Assistant Design Engineer who will be one of a small team of engineers, working for clients both in and outside the SCC organisation, undertaking a range of Traffic System related works focused on design elements, including site surveys, client and customer engagement and assisting the wider Traffic Operations Team.

Your day will predominantly be spent carrying out design works and document creation specific to individual jobs. There will be a mixture of interacting with clients and supporting the Senior and Design Engineer with elements of Schemes and Projects, including site visits and elements of contractor monitoring. Support of the wider team will also form a key part of your role.

You will use AutoCAD drawing packages and internal processes to ensure delivery within specification, scope, time and budget. Carrying out individual work elements of schemes from concept to installation and handover overseen by the Senior and Design Engineer, including designing signal timings, CAD drawing, systems setup, site meetings, handling enquiries, commissioning the installations.

Work will include a mixture of office work and visits to sites throughout the year. The work split is likely around 85% office/home based and 15% out on site. You will be required to work in an open office environment on a weekly basis, typically on pre-selected days.

Your Application

This job is suited to individuals with an engineering mindset or those with previous experience in the Highways industry with design experience.

In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours:

• Experience of using design and drawing packages such as AutoCAD. Along with good working knowledge and ability to use IT equipment and Microsoft Office suite such as Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Experiencing is designing and setting up UTC systems or MOVA junctions.
• A good standard of following national guidance, standards and policies applying these in your work.
• Ability to manage workloads and deal with conflicting priorities.
• Experience of working with and instructing contractors to achieve project goals.
• Relevant level 4 qualifications (HNC or CertHE equivalent) in an engineering subject.
• A full UK driving license and a willingness to travel around the county, when necessary, use of their own personal vehicle is required to facilitate this role.

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 & our Life at Surrey handbook to get an insight into working at Surrey.

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.

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. Please contact Alex Allen via email at .

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.