Traffic Enumerator
25AI CAN DO25%moving to70%
THE DOOR, NOWB
THE DOOR, 20 YRSD
STARTING PAY£18,000 - £22,000
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
CAREERMASH (EN)FROM ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY →
Traffic Enumerator
Traffic enumerators play a crucial role in shaping the future of urban transport in the UK. With the rise of smart cities and sustainable transport solutions, this career is not just about counting vehicles; it's about influencing policy and improving community living. If you are passionate about data and its impact on society, this is the career for you.
AI helps here, but has not taken over
AI can already do some of this job, but the day-to-day work still leans on a person to decide, check and take responsibility. Nothing formally protects this job though, so the safest move is to keep building the judgement AI cannot yet copy.
Career progression path
1FIRST STEPJunior Traffic EnumeratorIn this entry-level role, you will assist in data collection and basic analysis, gaining hands-on experience in traffic monitoring.£18,000 - £22,000
2GAINING EXPERIENCEMid-Level Traffic EnumeratorAs a mid-level enumerator, you will take on more complex projects, leading data collection efforts and analysing results to inform transport strategies.£24,000 - £30,000
3PEAK CAREERSenior Traffic EnumeratorIn this senior role, you will oversee large-scale traffic studies, manage teams, and liaise with high-level stakeholders to shape transport policy.£35,000+
There is more than one way in
You do not have to go the university route to get here. There is also a vocational route that skips a degree entirely. Some employers will take you on here with no formal qualifications at all, if you can show you can do the work.