Summary: The Principal Traffic Order Maker is responsible for creating and managing traffic management orders, ensuring compliance with legal standards while contributing to community safety and infrastructure efficiency. This role combines office-based and remote work, fostering a supportive team environment dedicated to enhancing residents' quality of life. The position requires expertise in traffic regulations and effective communication skills to manage consultations and legal challenges. It offers a unique opportunity to impact local governance positively.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify and evaluate potential operational issues with traffic restrictions and propose remedial measures.
• Manage the statutory consultation processes for all types of Traffic Management Orders.
• Conduct surveys, inspections, and site visits to ensure effective implementation of traffic orders.
• Maintain accurate records of traffic orders and corporate datasets.
• Provide expert advice on plans prepared by Council officers to ensure legal compliance.
• Act as an expert witness or adviser in legal challenges or complaints about traffic orders.
• Supervise the work of technicians to ensure compliance with legal and technical requirements.
• Contribute to the development of strategies, policies, and statutory plans for the Directorate.

Key Skills:

• Comprehensive understanding and working knowledge of the Road Traffic Regulation Act and associated procedure regulations.
• Understanding of the political context and environment of Local Government.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in CAD, GIS, and imaging software.
• Demonstrable extensive track record of drafting and consulting on traffic management orders.
• Extensive experience in drafting legal documentation.
• Excellent computer skills and the ability to produce accurate work to deadlines.
• Strong initiative and problem-solving skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work cooperatively as part of a team.
• Clear understanding of the diverse nature of the community and the implications for service delivery.

Salary (Rate): £45.00

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other