Our client is seeking a Traffic Management Order (TMO) Officer on a contract basis to join their team. This role involves the drafting and processing of all Traffic Management Orders and Notices related to highway, planning, parking, and traffic regulations. It is a critical position requiring a comprehensive understanding of traffic management and relevant legislative processes.
Key Responsibilities:
Draft and process TMOs and Notices for highways, planning, parking, and traffic regulations.
Prepare and manage emergency and temporary traffic orders, including cost estimation and payment liaison with contractors.
Set up and maintain progress report files and indices related to orders and notices.
Organise public enquiries, meetings, and respond to queries arising from publication of Notices.
Utilise computer systems to enhance the functionality of the post.
Recommend suitable measures to engineers regarding conflicting traffic management strategies.
Engage with stakeholders and provide relevant schedules.
Liaise with elected Council representatives, the public, and other organisations on proposed schemes.
Maintain current knowledge of technical, transport policy, and legal literature relevant to the role.
Publish Notices via the London Gazette and local newspapers and manage related invoices.
Ensure database accuracy relating to all Orders and keep online records updated.
Draft legal documents for implementing traffic and parking provisions including traffic calming measures, Controlled Parking Zones, and other traffic regulations.
Research and write various Traffic Regulation Orders including temporary and emergency orders.
Provide legal advice and draft documents for inter-departmental and external schemes.
Provide plans following highway resurfacing works to reinstate on-site restrictions.
Recommend appropriate signing and carriageway markings for Traffic Management Orders in accordance with legal regulations.
Submit information to the Ombudsman and respond to Freedom of Information queries.
Attend and advise at internal and external meetings on traffic order processes.
Provide a legal advisory service to TfL and the Greater London Authority.
Liaise with the Enforcement Office and support penalty charge notice enquiries.
Review procedures in response to new legislation and workload changes.
Lead special projects such as the consolidation of Orders or scheme reviews.
Manage and maintain the digitisation of TROs on relevant systems and databases.
Control and prioritise the Traffic Order making process and represent the Council in legal matters related to Traffic Orders.
Job Requirements:
Experience in Traffic Order making.
Awareness of local government processes and political context.
Knowledge of traffic order legislation, technical and operational aspects.
Ability to work independently and manage deadlines effectively.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Experience handling customer enquiries and legal objections.
Proficiency in digitising TROs and maintaining comprehensive records.
Proven track record in delivering successful traffic order programmes.
If you have significant experience in drafting and processing Traffic Management Orders and are looking to take on a challenging role within the public sector, our client wants to hear from you. Apply now to join this dynamic and integral team