Traffic Ops Leader – Safe, Efficient Delivery

TRIA; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

TRIA is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead the safe, efficient and profitable delivery of traffic management across the region. You will own the operation, lead teams, manage fleet and resources, and build strong client and authority relationships.

The role emphasizes safety, compliance, and continuous improvement with autonomy to influence outcomes and ensure the UK road network remains moving safely and efficiently.

Qualifications

• Management experience in traffic management, highways or utilities.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent planning, organisational and communication abilities.
• Good commercial and financial awareness.
• Experience with health and safety compliance.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day traffic management operations, ensuring safety, timeliness and high standards.
• Promote safety-first culture and ensure compliance with legislation and industry standards.
• Lead, motivate and develop operational teams and supervisors.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, local authorities and stakeholders.
• Manage budgets and control labour, fleet, plant and subcontractor costs.
• Collaborate with planning to optimise vehicle, plant and resource use.
• Monitor KPIs and SLAs and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Planning

Communication

Commercial awareness

Health and safety compliance

Full UK driving licence

Job description

TRIA is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead the safe, efficient and profitable delivery of traffic management across the region. You will own the operation, lead teams, manage fleet and resources, and build strong client and authority relationships.

The role emphasizes safety, compliance, and continuous improvement with autonomy to influence outcomes and ensure the UK road network remains moving safely and efficiently.