Traffic Enumerator
25AI USED FOR25%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.
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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.
THE DOOR: A easy to E extremely hard, now and in 20 years
AI helps here, but has not taken over
AI is already used for 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+
The degree route
Real courses in this career's subject, from the live library of 35,000; every one is AI impact assessed through its actual graduate destinations.
🎓Astronautics and Space EngineeringThe University of Surrey · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£41,500 median
🎓Electrical & Electronic EngineeringColeg Sir Gar · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£40,000 median
🎓Electronic Engineering with a Year in IndustryRoyal Holloway and Bedford New College · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£35,000 median
🎓Mechanical and Offshore EngineeringRobert Gordon University · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£33,000 median
🎓Mechanical EngineeringThe University of Bath · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£33,000 median
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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.
Recommended UK degrees
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Music TechnologyLeeds Beckett University · DegreeAstronautics and Space EngineeringThe University of Surrey · DegreeElectrical & Electronic EngineeringColeg Sir Gar · DegreeElectronic Engineering with a Year in IndustryRoyal Holloway and Bedford New College · DegreeMechanical and Offshore EngineeringRobert Gordon University · DegreeMechanical EngineeringThe University of Bath · Degree