17 Traffic Safety Officer jobs in the United Kingdom

Traffic Management Operatives

Location: South West England (site based in Staverton, Devon, TQ9 6AQ)

Hourly rate: 12.50 - 14 depending on experience and qualifications held
Contract type: Permanent, full-time

Working hours: Monday-Friday, 40 hours p/w. Weekends and overtime available. Nights shifts would be in rotation.

About the role

Working alongside other Traffic Management Operatives, your role will involve working & helping with Traffic Management throughout the South West, as required by the contracted works. The right candidate must be reliable and punctual with a good attitude to work. Further training to progress in the traffic management industry will also be available for the right candidate. This is a permanent role working 40 hours per week Monday - Friday, with opportunities for overtime. You may also be required to work night shifts which will be paid at a higher rate. Weekend work is available but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Installing / removing Temporary Traffic Management
• Load & maintain equipment (temporary traffic signals and road closures etc.)
• Site maintenance (temporary traffic signals and road closures etc.)
• Liaise with clients and sub-contractors
• Reporting any incidents, near misses etc.
• Ensure that daily vehicle checks are conducted to ensure the vehicle's appearance and cleanliness are of appropriate standard, as well as the driver and passenger's safety.

Requirements

• TTMBC as a minimum, 12D (M1 & M2) advantageous
• A full valid UK Driving Licence
• A years minimum experience in a similar Traffic Maintenance role beneficial
• Adaptability and Flexibility
• Pass a drug and alcohol test
• Driven with an enquiring mind and a 'can do' outlook

Training & Progression

With the help of our in-house training, i dverde gives you the opportunity to gain a variety of further Traffic Management qualifications (subject to signing a training agreement).

Pay & Benefits

• Full Workwear, PPE, access to Company vehicle & Training
• Family-friendly policies: Enhanced maternity and shared parental leave.
• Employee Assistance Programmes: Support for personal and professional challenges.
• Voluntary benefits: Discounts on retail, holidays, gym memberships, and more.
• Financial wellbeing support: Resources to manage your finances.
• Competitive pension scheme: Secure your future.
• Recognition schemes: Colleague of the month and annual awards.
• Volunteering policy: Two days per year to support a cause of your choice.
• Mental health support: Comprehensive resources and support.

About idverde

i dverde is Europe's leading provider of grounds maintenance services and landscape creation projects. In the UK alone we're a community of over 3,000 passionate colleagues shaping the future. Along with this we have a busy Traffic Management department in the South West.

i dverde UK offers a broad range of services working with both public and private sector clients to deliver bespoke solutions for each project's unique challenges.

At i dverde, we understand what it means to grow. Grow with us, and together we'll create a greater future for all.

Supervisor - Traffic Management
Toddington
I'm currently recruiting for an experienced Supervisor to join a leading contractor on the NH East contract. This role is all about overseeing and planning traffic management for technology works, leading a team of Road Space Coordinators, and making sure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards.

The Role:
·Taking ownership of traffic management planning and delivery.
·Leading and supporting a team of Road Space Coordinators.
·Managing subcontractors and operational teams to hit quality and productivity targets.
·Handling road space applications, RAMS, and compliance checks.
·Carrying out site visits across NH East.
·Promoting safe working practices and a positive team culture.
·Overseeing depot facilities, including audits and checks.
What we're looking for:
·Experience in traffic management (ideally high-speed).
·Strong organisational and leadership skills.
·Ability to use Microsoft Office (Word, Excel etc).
·Flexibility to travel across sites within NH East.

Essential qualifications:
·12 A/B
·12 C

·12D T7 for Managers & Client Officers (or high-speed traffic management knowledge).

If you believe you are technically suited to this role but the salary, location, or seniority isn't an exact match, we still encourage you to share your CV with us. We frequently recruit for similar positions across the UK at all levels and are always happy to discuss your career situation confidentially.
Even if you are currently happy in your role, we welcome conversations with Highways, Infrastructure, and Transportation professionals who wish to introduce themselves for future opportunities.
Carrington West's Highways, Transport & Infrastructure division is the fastest-growing in the country, with a specialist team boasting over 100 years of combined experience in this market.
For more information, please contact Patrick Gray at Carrington West on (phone number removed) or submit your CV to (url removed).
By applying for this position, you consent to Carrington West holding and processing your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your information will be shared with relevant third-party clients connected to the roles you apply for. You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us.
 
 

Traffic Management Supervisor

Permanent

Guildford, Surrey

Ringway is a market leader in the Highways Term Maintenance Industry, responsible for looking after over 50,000 kms of the UK’s highways network.

KEY TASKS AND ACCOUNTABILITIES :

• Safely deliver the traffic management service on the Surrey Highways Contract.
• Ensure the service is delivered in accordance with the contractual obligations as agreed with Surrey County council.
• Carry out regular safety and compliance audits.
• Ensure that the Performance Indicators are monitored and targets achieved.
• Understand and promote the Company Policy relating to Ringway operations in Surrey.
• Have a full and demonstrable understanding of traffic management.
• Maintain the highest standards of environmental, safety and health in line with company policy and industry guidelines
• Plan & Schedule works to the operational team
• Ensure the operational team are trained and competent to undertake the roles required of them
• Track operational staff’s progression in training and future requirements for maximising the capabilities of the team
• Identify and allocate specialist contractors for works as the need arises.
• Manage assets & stock within the depots

Required

• Driving Licence
• At least 5 years experience in a highways/civil engineering supervisory role
• Competence with using Microsoft Office computer programmes, such as Word, Excel, Project, TEAMS
• Flexible and approachable attitude
• Demonstrable knowledge of traffic management and maintenance processes
• Lantra M6 & Streetworks Unit 10 (min 3 years)

We have a dedicated recruitment team and politely request that agencies refrain from contacting anyone across our businesses with regards to speculative CV’s or offering to assist with our vacancies, thank you.

Ringway recognises the importance of helping our employees balance their work and home life by offering flexible working arrangements across many of our roles.

• Organise and manage resources to carry out contracted works, ensuring that the works are completed safely, to the required quality, on time and within budget.
• Support and manage a team of Traffic Managers on site, ensuring the delivery of the main principles of Safety with regards to road-space and traffic management.
• Support and manage the workforce allocated to specific projects and ensure resources are allocated effectively.
• Provide advice and instruction to team to deal rapidly and effectively with quality non-conformities and complaints.
• Monitor the team to ensure that all work is conducted in strict compliance with established safety standards.
• Attend major installations, modifications and removals where appropriate.
• Ensure that we offer an exceptional service to our clients.
• Ensure all relevant Method Statements, Risk Assessments and COSHH Assessments in accordance with current legislative and contractual requirements.
• Representing the Company at site-based progress meetings where appropriate
• Liaise with local authorities, project designer, clients, local stakeholders and delivery partners.
• Undertake audits / inspections of our works ensuring compliance with contractual requirements.

• Ensure all work within the contract under your control are carried out in full compliance with health, safety, welfare and environmental regulations, while working to maximize the profitability of the contract and ensuring satisfaction of contractual requirements
• Ensure compliance with the client’s authorisation requirements and specifications, with the company standards of service and quality systems 
• Control documentation, working closely with the back-office support team
• Ensure that the health and safety competence of sub-contract organisation and direct labour are assessed prior to commencing work
• Assess the risk associated with our operations and ensure that the correct site-specific method statements and risk assessments are compiled in advance of works
• Have a keen eye on the commercials of the contract, making sure we can deliver for our clients and maintain profitability 
• Manage all resources e.g. labour, materials and plant
• Take pride in our delivery, and make repeat business a measure of success
• Demand safety and competence, including training requirements, and push for improvement in all teams
• Manage and motivate a team, delegating where appropriate, but leading by example
• Have an ordered approach to the development of the people in your area
• Drive and lead client engagement in the pursuit to support the Business’ Growth plans

• Lantra 12A, B, C and D
• Preferably Lantra LTMO or TSCO
• Experience in reading and relaying information on TM Drawings
• Auditing experience or training qualifications an advantage
• Full clean driving license

We offer a competitive salary based on experience along with a full benefits package.

Network Plus is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.

We are Armed Forces-friendly. We welcome applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, armed forces veterans, cadet instructors and military spouses/partners.

We understand that privacy and the security of your personal information is extremely important. By applying for this role, you agree to the terms of our privacy policy.

Go Traffic Management has been serving traffic management solutions to clients since 2008, and are now one of the UK’s largest traffic management providers. Our services are delivered from our 22 regional depots, through our dedicated team of 200 employees and support network of approved suppliers.

At Go Traffic Management, we have a reputation for providing clients with extensive, well-planned, and expertly delivered solutions for projects and schemes of all sizes. We pride ourselves in meeting (and often exceeding) clients’ expectations in a professional and cost-effective manner, which is a strategy that has resulted in our long-standing working relationships with clients, partners, and stakeholders.

Be: SAFE - Go Traffic Management

Our Be: SAFE campaign actively encourages our workforce to work safely and avoid unsafe acts and conditions by following four basic rules.

• Organise and manage resources to carry out contracted works, ensuring that the works are completed safely, to the required quality, on time and within budget.
• Support and manage a team of Traffic Managers on site, ensuring the delivery of the main principles of Safety with regards to road-space and traffic management.
• Support and manage the workforce allocated to specific projects and ensure resources are allocated effectively.
• Provide advice and instruction to team to deal rapidly and effectively with quality non-conformities and complaints.
• Monitor the team to ensure that all work is conducted in strict compliance with established safety standards.
• Attend major installations, modifications and removals where appropriate.
• Ensure that we offer an exceptional service to our clients.
• Ensure all relevant Method Statements, Risk Assessments and COSHH Assessments in accordance with current legislative and contractual requirements.
• Representing the Company at site-based progress meetings where appropriate
• Liaise with local authorities, project designer, clients, local stakeholders and delivery partners.
• Undertake audits / inspections of our works ensuring compliance with contractual requirements.

• Ensure all work within the contract under your control are carried out in full compliance with health, safety, welfare and environmental regulations, while working to maximize the profitability of the contract and ensuring satisfaction of contractual requirements
• Ensure compliance with the client’s authorisation requirements and specifications, with the company standards of service and quality systems 
• Control documentation, working closely with the back-office support team
• Ensure that the health and safety competence of sub-contract organisation and direct labour are assessed prior to commencing work
• Assess the risk associated with our operations and ensure that the correct site-specific method statements and risk assessments are compiled in advance of works
• Have a keen eye on the commercials of the contract, making sure we can deliver for our clients and maintain profitability 
• Manage all resources e.g. labour, materials and plant
• Take pride in our delivery, and make repeat business a measure of success
• Demand safety and competence, including training requirements, and push for improvement in all teams
• Manage and motivate a team, delegating where appropriate, but leading by example
• Have an ordered approach to the development of the people in your area
• Drive and lead client engagement in the pursuit to support the Business’ Growth plans

• Lantra 12A, B, C and D
• Preferably Lantra LTMO or TSCO
• Experience in reading and relaying information on TM Drawings
• Auditing experience or training qualifications an advantage
• Full clean driving license

We offer a competitive salary based on experience along with a full benefits package.

Network Plus is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.

We are Armed Forces-friendly. We welcome applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, armed forces veterans, cadet instructors and military spouses/partners.

We understand that privacy and the security of your personal information is extremely important. By applying for this role, you agree to the terms of our privacy policy.

Go Traffic Management has been serving traffic management solutions to clients since 2008, and are now one of the UK’s largest traffic management providers. Our services are delivered from our 22 regional depots, through our dedicated team of 200 employees and support network of approved suppliers.

At Go Traffic Management, we have a reputation for providing clients with extensive, well-planned, and expertly delivered solutions for projects and schemes of all sizes. We pride ourselves in meeting (and often exceeding) clients’ expectations in a professional and cost-effective manner, which is a strategy that has resulted in our long-standing working relationships with clients, partners, and stakeholders.

Be: SAFE - Go Traffic Management

Our Be: SAFE campaign actively encourages our workforce to work safely and avoid unsafe acts and conditions by following four basic rules.

VolkerHighways is a market leader in the delivery of highways and street lighting term maintenance contracts. We build strong collaborative relationships with our clients to drive improvements and efficiency in all our activities.

We have the capability to deliver major surfacing and public realm infrastructure projects. Our specialist in-house traffic management division provides expert advice and support across the industry, whilst assisting with our own, in-house contracts.

We currently have a superb opportunity for a Lead Operative to join our Traffic Management business, based out of Brentwood.

The successful candidate will work to instruction from supervisors, ensuring all traffic management is installed, maintained and removed in accordance with Chapter 8 and scheme drawings, whilst demonstrating by example a Safety and Quality approach that is without compromise.

About you

• Previous experience in traffic management operations
• Previous experience in highways maintenance
• Holder of valid CSCS card
• Holder of NHSS 12D M1-M6 qualifications essential
• Holder of LNHSS 12A/B desirable
• Holder of full valid UK driving license
• Holder of valid First Aid at Work qualification

If your past experience doesn't match perfectly with every requirement of the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for us.

Why work with us?

VolkerHighways is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure.

By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerHighways are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients.

We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees.

We offer a range of benefits, including:

• Competitive salary
• Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday
• Option to buy additional annual leave
• Private medical care
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts
• Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training
• Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefits
• Employee Assistance programme
• Mental health, physical health, and financial support
• 24/7 Virtual GP service

Fairness, inclusion and respect

We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive.

If you need support with your application, please contact us at

Additional information

Note for Recruitment Agencies:

Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release.

We kindly request that you refrain from sending speculative CVs. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable, and we kindly ask that all inquiries to be directed

VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all.

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VolkerHighways is a market leader in the delivery of highways and street lighting term maintenance contracts. We build strong collaborative relationships with our clients to drive improvements and efficiency in all our activities.

We have the capability to deliver major surfacing and public realm infrastructure projects. Our specialist in-house traffic management division provides expert advice and support across the industry, whilst assisting with our own, in-house contracts.

We currently have a superb opportunity for a Lead Operative to join our Traffic Management business, working in West Sussex.

The successful candidate will work to instruction from supervisors, ensuring all traffic management is installed, maintained and removed in accordance with Chapter 8 and scheme drawings, whilst demonstrating by example a Safety and Quality approach that is without compromise.

About you

• Previous experience in traffic management operations
• Previous experience in highways maintenance
• Holder of valid CSCS card
• Holder of NHSS 12D M1-M6 qualifications essential
• Holder of LNHSS 12A/B desirable
• Holder of full valid UK driving license
• Holder of valid First Aid at Work qualification

If your past experience doesn't match perfectly with every requirement of the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for us.

Why work with us?

VolkerHighways is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure.

By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerHighways are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients.

We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees.

We offer a range of benefits, including:

• Competitive salary
• Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday
• Option to buy additional annual leave
• Private medical care
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts
• Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training
• Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefits
• Employee Assistance programme
• Mental health, physical health, and financial support
• 24/7 Virtual GP service

Fairness, inclusion and respect

We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive.

If you need support with your application, please contact us at

Additional information

Note for Recruitment Agencies:

Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release.

We kindly request that you refrain from sending speculative CVs. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable, and we kindly ask that all inquiries to be directed

VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all.

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RECRUITMENTiQ is working in partnership with a traffic management company who are looking to recruit Trainee Traffic Management Operatives for theirCumbernauld depot.

What will you do?

You will be responsible for ensuring the overall safety of our roads:

The daily tasks of a traffic management operative will vary between:

• Set up and maintain traffic management equipment.
• Perform essential tasks in the .

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• Develop, design, and implement complex traffic management plans for various projects.
• Conduct site surveys and risk assessments to inform planning.
• Prepare and submit applications for Traffic Regulation Orders (TTRMOs).
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, standards, and best practices.
• Liaise with clients, local authorities, and other stakeholders to secure approvals.
• Manage and mentor junior traffic management planners and design staff.
• Oversee the implementation and maintenance of traffic management schemes.
• Troubleshoot issues and adapt plans as required during project execution.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of traffic management processes and procedures.
• Develop innovative solutions for traffic flow optimization and safety enhancement.

• Relevant qualification in Civil Engineering, Transport Planning, or a related field (e.g., HND, BSc, MSc).
• Significant experience (minimum 6 years) in traffic management planning and design.
• Proficiency with traffic modelling software (e.g., AutoCAD, LUSAS, KeySigns).
• In-depth knowledge of traffic management regulations and safety standards.
• Experience in liaising with statutory undertakers and local authorities.
• Strong leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and deliver results remotely.
• Full UK driving licence.