Traffic Management Manager

Kier Group; Dean; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Car allowance

Job summary

Kier Transportation on the M6 Lune Gorge project in Tebay is seeking a Traffic Management Manager to lead traffic management planning, design and delivery, ensuring safe and compliant operations while building strong client and stakeholder relationships.

The role offers hybrid working, 45 hours weekly, with a salary range of £55,000 to £63,000 per year plus private healthcare and a £5,900 annual car allowance. Sponsorship cannot be offered for this role.

Qualifications

• Relevant traffic management qualifications listed in role requirements.
• Experience in traffic management operations and planning.
• Strong communication and stakeholder coordination abilities.
• Proven leadership and people management capabilities.
• National Highways Passport and sector knowledge are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the Traffic Management Lead and Project Director in managing all traffic management requirements for the M6 project.
• Prepare, review and approve method statements, risk assessments and traffic management drawings.
• Chair liaison meetings with police, contractors, clients and stakeholders.
• Conduct independent audits of network traffic management and traffic safety.
• Oversee project costs and maintain control of expenditure and forecasts.

Skills

Traffic management operations

Team leadership

Stakeholder coordination

Communication skills

Project planning

Education

NHSS 12A Foreman

NHSS 12A TSCO/TSS

NHSS 12D M7

SSSTS

CSCS

IHE Diploma

Tools

Traffic management drawings

Job description

Join Kier Transportation as a Traffic Management Manager on the high-profile M6 Lune Gorge project based in Tebay. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead the planning, design and delivery of traffic management solutions on a major highways scheme, ensuring safe, efficient operations while building strong relationships with clients, stakeholders and project teams.

Location: Tebay – hybrid working
Hours: 45 hours per week - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us
Salary: £55,000 to £63,000 per year + private healthcare + £5,900 annual car allowance
We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role

What will you be responsible for?

As a Traffic Management Manager, you'll be working within the M6 Lune Gorge project team, supporting them in delivering safe and compliant traffic management solutions. Your day to day will include:

• Supporting the Traffic Management Lead and Project Director in managing all traffic management requirements for the M6 project
• Preparing, reviewing and approving method statements, risk assessments and traffic management drawings
• Chairing liaison meetings with police, contractors, clients and stakeholders
• Conducting independent audits of network traffic management and traffic safety
• Overseeing project costs and maintaining robust control of expenditure and forecasts

What are we looking for?

This role of Traffic Management Manager is ideal for someone who:

• Relevant traffic management qualifications, including NHSS 12A Foreman, NHSS 12A TSCO/TSS, NHSS 12D M7, SSSTS, CSCS and IHE Diploma
• Proven experience in traffic management operations and planning, with a strong understanding of traffic management design, implementation and compliance
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly set priorities, communicate expectations and coordinate effectively with multiple stakeholders
• Strong leadership and people management capabilities, including team development, delegation, performance management and motivating high-performing teams
• A National Highways Passport and a solid understanding of the highways and infrastructure sector, including relevant safety standards and industry best practice

Rewards and benefits

We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.

Diversity and inclusion

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.