Traffic Management Officer WMF2496e

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

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Job reference REQ00000019338 Date posted 11/12/2025 Application closing date 25/01/2026 Location Kendal Salary £38,220 - £39,152 Package Blank Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Attachments Blank

Traffic Management Officer WMF2496e

Location: Kendal
Contract Type: Permanent

About this opportunity

Westmorland and Furness Council is seeking an experienced and proactive individual to join our South Lakeland team as a Traffic Management Officer. This is a key role supporting the delivery a wide range of traffic and road safety schemes.

You will be responsible for the preparation, design, and processing of both temporary and permanent traffic regulation schemes, including casualty reduction, parking, and small‑scale traffic management projects. The role includes producing scheme drawings, drafting reports, issuing work packages and contracts, and ensuring all works comply with legislation and council procedures.

As part of the South Lakeland team, you will help manage a busy and varied workload, supporting the programming and delivery of schemes across the area. You will supervise technical staff, liaise with contractors and stakeholders, and provide advice to Members and the public. This is a predominantly office‑based role with some site visits and meetings.

Who we are looking for…

We are looking for someone with highways experience and a strong understanding of traffic orders, road safety audits, and design of traffic signs and road markings. You should be confident in managing projects, communicating effectively, and working collaboratively in a team environment. The ideal candidate will be proactive, customer‑focused, and flexible, with excellent written and interpersonal skills.

What can we offer you!

Working at Westmorland and Furness Council you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and other various perks and discounts schemes. For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you, please visit our Careers site.Our benefits | Careers (westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk)

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At Westmorland and Furness Council we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and we expect all workers, employees and volunteers to share our commitment.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Westmorland and Furness Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.

As a Disability Confident Leader, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.

We also offer guaranteed interviews to Armed Forces personnel and veterans and those in care or care experienced and under 24 years old (someone who has been looked after by a local authority at any point, for any length of time, e.g. foster care, residential care, or under the guardianship of a local authority) that meet the essential criteria for the role.

Would you like to find out more?

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