Traffic Management Officer

Westmorland and Furness Council; Kendal; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in the United Kingdom is seeking a proactive Traffic Management Officer to manage traffic regulation schemes. The role involves preparing designs, supervising staff, and liaising with contractors to ensure compliance with legislation. Candidates should have highways experience, effective communication skills, and the ability to manage projects collaboratively. Attractive benefits are included, such as a competitive pension scheme and enhanced annual leave.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave allowance

Various perks and discounts schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in highways and traffic management.
• Strong understanding of traffic orders and road safety audits.
• Excellent written and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and design traffic regulation schemes.
• Supervise technical staff and manage a varied workload.
• Liaise with contractors, stakeholders and provide public advice.

Skills

Highways experience

Understanding of traffic orders

Road safety audits

Design of traffic signs

Project management

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Customer-focused

Job description

About this opportunity

Westmorland and Furness Council is seeking an experienced and proactive individual to join our South Lakeland team as a Traffic Management Officer. This is a key role supporting the delivery a wide range of traffic and road safety schemes.

You will be responsible for the preparation, design, and processing of both temporary and permanent traffic regulation schemes, including casualty reduction, parking, and small-scale traffic management projects. The role includes producing scheme drawings, drafting reports, issuing work packages and contracts, and ensuring all works comply with legislation and council procedures.

As part of the South Lakeland team, you will help manage a busy and varied workload, supporting the programming and delivery of schemes across the area. You will supervise technical staff, liaise with contractors and stakeholders, and provide advice to Members and the public. This is a predominantly office-based role with some site visits and meetings.

Who we are looking for…

We are looking for someone with highways experience and a strong understanding of traffic orders, road safety audits, and design of traffic signs and road markings. You should be confident in managing projects, communicating effectively, and working collaboratively in a team environment. The ideal candidate will be proactive, customer-focused, and flexible, with excellent written and interpersonal skills.

What can we offer you!

Working at Westmorland and Furness Council you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and other various perks and discounts schemes.

For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you, please visit our Careers site. Our benefits | Careers (westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk)