Traffic Management Coordinator

Network Plus group; Warrington; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

Network Plus Group seeks a Traffic Management Co-ordinator to support delivery under the United Utilities contract. Based at Lingley Mere, you will plan, resource and deliver works safely and compliantly, serving as the main link between UU, Network Plus teams, depots and subcontractors.

You will oversee traffic management plans, monitor programmes, and liaise with authorities and subcontractors to resolve issues. A full UK driving licence and TM qualifications are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Experience in Traffic Management, highways, utilities or similar ops environment.
• Strong knowledge of compliance and safe working practices.
• Excellent planning, organisation and stakeholder management skills.
• Confident working with clients, operational teams and subcontractors.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and resolve issues effectively.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and relevant systems.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Water/utilities or United Utilities framework experience is advantageous.
• Traffic Management or Streetworks qualifications are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Act as a key contact for Traffic Management across the United Utilities contract.
• Coordinate Traffic Management requirements across planned and reactive works.
• Undertake site and desktop surveys and assist with Traffic Management plans.
• Monitor programmes and identify upcoming resource or access needs.
• Liaise with United Utilities, Network Plus teams, Highway Authorities and subcontractors.
• Oversee Traffic Management delivery including site audits and compliance checks.
• Coordinate subcontractor resources and monitor performance.
• Attend operational meetings and provide updates, escalating risks as needed.
• Support day/night handovers and out-of-hours escalation.

Skills

Traffic Management

Highways

Stakeholder management

Planning & organisation

Client liaison

Multi-priority management

MS Office & systems

UK Driving Licence

Job description

Description

The Traffic Management Co-Ordinator will support the delivery of Traffic Management activities across the United Utilities contract, acting as a key link between United Utilities, Network Plus operational teams, depots and subcontractors. Based at Lingley Mere, the role will coordinate day-to-day Traffic Management requirements, ensuring works are effectively planned, resourced and delivered safely, compliantly and efficiently.

Key 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, Knowledge and Expertise

• Previous experience within Traffic Management, highways, utilities or a similar operational environment.


• 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.

Benefits

• We offer a competitive salary based on experience along with a full benefits package.

Network Plus is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.

We are Armed Forces-friendly. We welcome applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, armed forces veterans, cadet instructors and military spouses/partners.

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About Network Plus

Network Plus is an award-winning business delivering essential utility and infrastructure services for the UK’s major providers of gas, power, telecoms, transport, water, and wastewater.

We value the variety of experience, perspective, and other points of difference our workforce, clients, and supply chain offer.

We are actively working with colleagues across the Network Plus Group to develop an inclusive environment – we want all our employees to feel valued and included to enable everyone to thrive at work and understand the value of their contribution matters no matter their background, identity, or circumstances.