Traffic Design Technician

Have you recently left school or university? Are you looking for a change in career? Are you looking to join a team which delivers innovative and sustainable engineering solutions? RED Wilson Associates are looking to employ Traffic Design Technicians to join our growing team. We deliver real life design solutions which make people’s journeys safer, more reliable and sustainable. By working with us, you will contribute to having an impact on people’s everyday lives.

To apply you should be diligent, enthusiastic, have a willingness to learn and be capable of using information from various sources to solve complex transport problems. You will complete a thorough and varied training programme in order to provide excellent exposure to our industry which will enable you to develop your career in the traffic engineering sector.

Job Role

The roles would be to work within our Design and Modelling Team, supporting the output of consultancy services for our diverse client base. This could include;

  • Participating in feasibility studies to investigate physical changes to the highway network that encourage sustainable modes of travel;

  • Traffic modelling to understand the impact of new proposals;

  • Producing technical drawings for construction activities;

  • Attending site and collecting data;

  • Specifying and analysing survey data aimed at solving specific transport issues;

  • Assisting in report writing and presenting your findings both internally and to our external clients; and

  • Working collaboratively with others as part of a team.

This is a 40-hour a week full time role, with occasional out of hours site work.

Required Skills, Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Must be 18 years old and over.

Must be able to commute to our office in Central London.

Excellent written and oral communication skills.

3 A levels at grades A to C (or equivalent) or further education and or experience in an engineering discipline. We welcome applicants who are currently completing a relevant college course however this is not compulsory.

Desirable

Experience in using AutoCAD.

Experience in working previously on transport schemes.

Prior site investigation experience.

Demonstrate an understanding and show technical competence in traffic signal operation.

Salary

Competitive salary of £24,420 to £28,000 per annum based on prior experience.

Benefits

In-house training from expert traffic modellers and designers.

We will support you through appropriate formal academic training, where required.

5% company pension contribution.

Private healthcare

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Pay rises awarded on successful completion of training programme.

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The closing date for applications is 20th March 2026 and interviews will be held week commencing 20th April.

All applications will be treated with confidentiality and every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job. Should you require any assistance in completing the application then please contact admin@redwilson.co.uk.

In line with our equality and inclusion policy, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.