Traffic Manager

Job Introduction

We currently have vacancy for a Traffic Manager.

Assisting in coordinating and managing Traffic Management in accordance with the Route-wide Traffic Management Plan. Liaising between the project utilities team, HS2 Ltd and the relevant stakeholders with regards to traffic management and proactively developing productive relationships which deliver benefits for all parties.

This role is to be embedded within the utilities team and will feed information to the wider Traffic Management team to ensure that the works are coordinated and that the projects requirements are met.

The Traffic Management Supervisor reports directly to the Head of Traffic Management for all Traffic Management related issues.

Role Responsibility

Key Responsibilities:

·       Provide regular reporting on progress to the Head of Traffic Management;

·       Advising on Traffic Management matters for the Utilities Team works.

·       Assisting in the coordination of the Works with other HS2 and/or Other Contractors works.

·       Assuring compliance with Employers Route-wide Traffic Management Plan (RTMP);

·       Attend internal delivery and function meetings, ensuring that works are co-ordinated and programmed accordingly;

·       Co-ordinate highway works to minimise impact to road users, and compliance with any HS2 related agreements or Undertakings and Assurances;

·       Provide assurance that traffic management measures are in accordance with the relevant consent;

·       Assess and assure EMR compliance for works;

·       Assist in the management and compliance of Undertaking and Assurances;

·       Review and produce site specific risk assessments, and method statements when required;

·       Supervision of traffic management installations when required.

Monitor and track compliance of traffic management framework contractors

The Ideal Candidate

• Understanding of the High Speed 2 London to West Midlands Act, and the Highways consenting regime;
• Understanding of the New Roads and Street Works Act NRSWA;
• Extensive knowledge of Traffic Signs Manual, Traffic Signs Regulation and General Directions (TSRGD);
• Understanding of traffic modelling – desirable;
• NRSWA Supervisor qualification or equivalent;
• NRSWA Operator qualification or equivalent;
• CSCS card holder;
• Strong communication skills;
• Strong presenting skills;
• Ability to work under pressure;
• Ability to maintain and build relationships;
• Strong listening skills;
• Line management.

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