Traffic Schemes & Road Safety Lead

Highways Magazine; Kendal; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in Kendal is seeking a proactive Traffic Management Officer to join their South Lakeland team. The role involves managing traffic regulation schemes and ensuring compliance with legislation, as well as producing drawings and reports. The ideal candidate will have highways experience, excellent communication skills, and be adept at managing projects. Benefits include a competitive pension scheme and enhanced annual leave. This role requires both office work and site visits.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave

Various perks and discounts

Qualifications

• Experience with preparation and design of traffic regulation schemes.
• Proficient in managing projects and communicating effectively.
• Ability to supervise technical staff and liaise with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process traffic regulation schemes.
• Produce scheme drawings and draft reports.
• Supervise workload and support delivery of traffic management projects.

Skills

Highways experience

Understanding of traffic orders

Road safety audits

Project management skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Job description

A local council in Kendal is seeking a proactive Traffic Management Officer to join their South Lakeland team. The role involves managing traffic regulation schemes and ensuring compliance with legislation, as well as producing drawings and reports. The ideal candidate will have highways experience, excellent communication skills, and be adept at managing projects. Benefits include a competitive pension scheme and enhanced annual leave. This role requires both office work and site visits.