Traffic Regulation & Road Safety Specialist

Balfour Beatty plc; Southampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart working up to 40% remote

25 days annual leave

Maternity/adoption leave 28 weeks

Pension and share plan

Volunteering leave

Recognition schemes

Job summary

Balfour Beatty is seeking a Traffic Regulation Officer in Southampton to support local authority clients in developing and delivering traffic regulation and road safety schemes. You will manage projects from conception to implementation, ensuring compliance with legislation, budgets and schedules, while collaborating with a wide range of partners.

The role requires experience in traffic regulation, highway engineering or road safety, plus strong communication and stakeholder skills.

Qualifications

• Experience working within traffic regulation, highway engineering, traffic management or road safety.
• Knowledge of traffic regulation legislation, highway law and associated guidance.
• Understanding of traffic signage, road safety principles and traffic regulation processes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building abilities.
• Experience using GIS software and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities effectively.
• Degree in Civil Engineering, Traffic Engineering, Law or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver traffic regulation schemes to agreed budgets and timescales.
• Produce and review traffic management and signing designs in accordance with current legislation and industry standards.
• Prepare legal documentation and supporting information required for the implementation of traffic regulation orders.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with clients, elected members, stakeholders and colleagues.
• Prepare fee proposals and support project financial management activities.
• Develop and maintain project programmes to ensure successful delivery.
• Provide technical advice on traffic regulation, road safety and highway legislation.
• Keep up to date with industry developments, legislation and best practice.
• Contribute to sustainability initiatives and business improvement activities.
• Maintain a strong focus on health, safety and wellbeing in all aspects of work.

Skills

Traffic regulation

Highway engineering

Traffic management

Road safety

Communication

Stakeholder management

GIS software

Microsoft Office

Project management

Education

Civil Engineering

Traffic Engineering

Law

Related discipline or equivalent

Tools

GIS software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Balfour Beatty is seeking a Traffic Regulation Officer in Southampton to support local authority clients in developing and delivering traffic regulation and road safety schemes. You will manage projects from conception to implementation, ensuring compliance with legislation, budgets and schedules, while collaborating with a wide range of partners.

The role requires experience in traffic regulation, highway engineering or road safety, plus strong communication and stakeholder skills.