Traffic Management Technician - WMF2240e

Westmorland and Furness Council; Kendal; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in the UK is seeking a Traffic Management Technician to support traffic management and road safety projects. The role involves translating design outputs, assisting with Traffic Regulation Orders, and providing technical advice. Ideal candidates will have knowledge of traffic management principles and experience with CAD and GIS software.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave allowance

Various perks and discounts

Qualifications

• Good understanding of traffic management principles and road safety.
• Confident in using CAD and GIS-based software.
• Ability to manage workloads to tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Translate design outputs into deliverable works instructions.
• Support consultation and legal processes for Traffic Regulation Orders.
• Assist with delivery of road safety projects.

Skills

Traffic management principles

Road safety knowledge

Data analysis

CAD software

GIS software

Strong communication skills

Job description

Overview

Westmorland and Furness Council is seeking a committed and technically capable individual to join our Traffic Management Team in South Lakeland as a Traffic Management Technician. The Traffic Management Team designs and develops traffic management and road safety schemes and progresses both Temporary and Permanent Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs and TTROs). The team also provides technical support across the wider highways service and acts as a key point of contact for Councillors and the public.

This Technician role is essential to the delivery of various traffic and road safety projects. You will work with the team to translate design outputs into deliverable works instructions, ensuring traffic management and safety improvements are implemented effectively. Your work will include supporting the consultation and legal processes required for TROs and TTROs, as well as assisting with the delivery of road safety projects.

Responsibilities

• Translate design outputs into deliverable works instructions for traffic management and safety improvements.
• Support consultation and legal processes for Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs and TTROs).
• Assist with the delivery of road safety projects and related schemes.
• Provide technical support across the highways service and act as a point of contact for councillors and the public.
• Analyse data, use CAD and GIS-based software, and provide technical advice to colleagues and stakeholders.

What we are looking for

The role requires a good understanding of traffic management principles, road safety, and national highway design standards. You will need to be confident in analysing data, using CAD and GIS-based software, and providing technical advice to colleagues and stakeholders. Strong communication skills, the ability to manage workloads to tight deadlines, and a proactive, flexible approach are all key to success in this role.

What we offer

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)

How to find out more

For further information about this role, such as responsibilities and essential criteria please view the attachments listed below:

• Post Specification
• Role Profile

Application and interview information

Closing date: 02/11/2025

To apply please click the Apply Now link below.