Overview
Westmorland and Furness Council is seeking a committed and technically capable individual to join our Traffic Management Team in South Lakeland as a Traffic Management Technician. The Traffic Management Team designs and develops traffic management and road safety schemes and progresses 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 delivery of various traffic and road safety projects. You will work with the team to translate design outputs into deliverable works instructions, ensuring traffic management and safety improvements are implemented effectively. Your work will include supporting the consultation and legal processes required for TROs and TTROs, as well as assisting with the delivery of road safety projects.
Responsibilities
* Translate design outputs into deliverable works instructions for traffic management and safety improvements.
* Support consultation and legal processes for Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs and TTROs).
* Assist with the delivery of road safety projects and related schemes.
* Provide technical support across the highways service and act as a point of contact for councillors and the public.
* Analyse data, use CAD and GIS-based software, and provide technical advice to colleagues and stakeholders.
What we are looking for
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.
What we offer
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)
How to find out more
For further information about this role, such as responsibilities and essential criteria please view the attachments listed below:
* Post Specification
* Role Profile
Application and interview information
Closing date: 02/11/2025
To apply please click the Apply Now link below.
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