Traffic Management Officer

The Oyster Partnership; Carlisle; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local authority in the United Kingdom is seeking a Traffic Management Officer to join their Highways team. This role involves designing and delivering traffic management schemes, preparing Traffic Regulation Orders, and engaging with public stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have experience with AutoCAD and be able to manage budgets effectively. This position offers a hybrid work arrangement and a rate of £32 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience with TRO preparation and delivery.
• Proficiency in designing schemes using AutoCAD.
• Ability to manage stakeholder engagement effectively.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver Traffic Regulation Orders.
• Design and implement permanent traffic schemes.
• Lead public consultations and manage budgets.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Public consultation

Traffic Regulation Orders

AutoCAD

Job description

Overview

The position is a Traffic Management Officer to join their wider Highways team.

This hands-on role where you'll lead the design and delivery of Traffic Management schemes—from zebra crossings and parking layouts to full Traffic Regulation Orders. You'll work closely with contractors, councillors, and the public to make roads safer, smarter, and more accessible.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, write, and deliver TROs with signage and road marking implementation
• Design and deliver permanent traffic schemes using AutoCAD and framework contracts
• Lead stakeholder engagement and public consultations
• Manage budgets up to £1M and supervise technical staff
• Draft reports and advise Members on traffic policy and legislation

Experience / Qualifications

• TRO preparation and delivery (including signs and markings)
• Scheme design using AutoCAD + framework contracts (e.g., zebra crossings)
• Stakeholder management & public consultation—ideally within a Local Authority

Details

• Location: North West
• Start Date: ASAP
• Contract Length: 6-month initial contract
• Rate: £32 per hour
• Arrangement: Hybrid, 3 days in the office