Traffic Management Technician - WMF2441e

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

Job summary

A regional council in Barrow-in-Furness is seeking a Traffic Management Technician to join their Traffic Management Team. This role involves designing traffic management schemes, supporting consultations for Traffic Regulation Orders, and assisting in road safety projects. Ideal candidates will have strong skills in traffic management principles, data analysis, and CAD software. The council offers various benefits, including a competitive pension scheme and enhanced leave allowances.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave

Various perks and discounts

Qualifications

• Good understanding of national highway design standards.
• Ability to analyze data effectively.
• Provide technical advice to colleagues.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Understanding of traffic management principles

Proficient in CAD and GIS-based software

Strong communication skills

Data analysis

Time management

Job description

Westmorland and Furness Council is seeking a committed and technically capable individual to join our Traffic Management Team in Barrow as a Traffic Management Technician. The Traffic Management Team plays a central role in designing and developing trafficmanagement and road safety schemes and progressing 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 successful delivery of various traffic and road safety projects. You will work closely with the team to translate design outputs into deliverable works instructions, ensuring that traffic management and safety improvements are implemented effectively. Your work will include supporting the consultation and legal processes required for Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs and TTROs), as well as assisting with the delivery of road safety projects.

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.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking council that is committed to improving road safety and transport infrastructure. You will be joining a supportive team with a shared goal of delivering high-quality, community-focused projects. The role offers the chance to work on a wide range of schemes, from local safety improvements to major infrastructure projects.

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)

Would you like to find out more?

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

• Post Specification
• Role Profile

Application and Interview information

Closing date: 7th December 2025

To apply please click theApply Nowlink below.