Traffic Control & Planning Lead - Utilities

Go Traffic Management Limited; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Plus is recruiting a Traffic Management Coordinator for the United Utilities contract, based at Lingley Mere, Warrington. You will coordinate day-to-day Traffic Management requirements, liaising with stakeholders to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient delivery.

The role requires experience in traffic management and strong planning, with a UK driving licence and Chartered qualifications preferred. A competitive salary and full benefits package are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in Traffic Management, highways, utilities or similar operations.
• Good understanding of Traffic Management operations, compliance and safe working practices.
• Strong planning, organisation and stakeholder management skills.
• Confident working with clients, operational teams and subcontractors.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and resolve operational issues effectively.
• Competent in Microsoft Office and relevant operational systems.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Previous water/utilities or United Utilities framework experience would be advantageous.
• Relevant Traffic Management or Streetworks qualifications would be desirable.

Responsibilities

• Act as a key point of contact for Traffic Management across the United Utilities contract.
• Coordinate Traffic Management requirements across planned and reactive works.
• Undertake site and desktop surveys and support the preparation and verification of Traffic Management plans.
• Monitor programmes and identify upcoming resource, access or Traffic Management requirements.
• Liaise with United Utilities, Network Plus teams, Highway Authorities and subcontractors to resolve site queries and operational issues.
• Oversee Traffic Management delivery, including site audits, documentation, PPE, vehicle and general compliance checks.
• Coordinate subcontractor resources and support the monitoring of subcontractor performance.
• Attend operational and programme meetings, providing updates and escalating potential risks or issues.
• Support day/night handovers and participate in the agreed out-of-hours escalation rota.
• Review Traffic Management incidents and recurring issues, helping identify root causes and improvement actions.
• Maintain accurate operational and compliance records.

Skills

Traffic Management

Stakeholder management

Planning & organisation

Client liaison

Multitasking

MS Office

UK driving licence

UU framework experience

Streetworks qualification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Network Plus is recruiting a Traffic Management Coordinator for the United Utilities contract, based at Lingley Mere, Warrington. You will coordinate day-to-day Traffic Management requirements, liaising with stakeholders to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient delivery.

The role requires experience in traffic management and strong planning, with a UK driving licence and Chartered qualifications preferred. A competitive salary and full benefits package are offered.