Traffic Management Officer: Lead Traffic Schemes & Safety

The Cumbria County Council; Kendal; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Kendal is seeking an experienced Traffic Management Officer to support road safety schemes and traffic management projects. The ideal candidate will possess highways experience and excel in project management and communication. You will prepare and design traffic regulation schemes, supervise staff, and liaise with contractors. This position offers a competitive pension, enhanced leave, and various perks. Join us in making our roads safer and more efficient.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave allowance

Various perks and discounts

Qualifications

• Experience with temporary and permanent traffic regulation schemes.
• Ability to manage a busy and varied workload.
• Confident in providing advice to stakeholders and the public.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, design, and process traffic regulation schemes.
• Produce scheme drawings and draft reports.
• Supervise technical staff and liaise with contractors.

Skills

Highways experience

Understanding of traffic orders

Road safety audits

Design of traffic signs and road markings

Project management

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Job description

A local government authority in Kendal is seeking an experienced Traffic Management Officer to support road safety schemes and traffic management projects. The ideal candidate will possess highways experience and excel in project management and communication. You will prepare and design traffic regulation schemes, supervise staff, and liaise with contractors. This position offers a competitive pension, enhanced leave, and various perks. Join us in making our roads safer and more efficient.