Traffic Engineer
Posted 1 day ago by Waterman Aspen
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Traffic Engineer role at Waterman Aspen is a contract position focused on managing Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs) within the North West team. The position offers opportunities for professional development and exposure to a diverse client base, while emphasizing a people-centric approach and support for mental health and wellbeing. Candidates will be involved in various infrastructure projects and will benefit from career development initiatives. The role requires a strong understanding of UK traffic legislation and excellent organizational skills.
Key Responsibilities:
- Drafting and processing Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs).
- Producing accurate TRO schedules and associated mapping.
- Managing multiple TRO schemes and meeting deadlines.
- Ensuring compliance with UK traffic legislation and statutory procedures.
- Liaising effectively with local authorities, stakeholders, and the public.
- Providing clear and professional written communication for legal and technical documents.
- Participating in public consultation requirements.
Key Skills:
- Proven experience in drafting and processing Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs).
- Strong understanding of UK traffic legislation and statutory procedures.
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Clear and professional written communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple TRO schemes.
- Familiarity with local authority processes and public consultation.
- Competence in using GIS or mapping software for TRO plans.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Manchester
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Job title: Traffic Engineer
Type: Contract
Salary: Dependent on experience, skills and location
An introduction to our unique company…
Waterman Aspen welcomes engineers and technical specialists to make their mark by working on some of the biggest infrastructure projects or in delivering professional services across the UK. We specialise in secondment services, providing the right people, with the right skills for the job, at the right time. Our diverse client base includes local authorities, consultancies, public bodies and construction companies. We take pride in supporting our colleagues throughout their careers. We’re a people-centric organisation, placing mutual respect and dignity in the highest regard. This is reflected in our approach to issues such as mental health and wellbeing, family friendly policies, social value, and net zero. We’re a Disability Confident Employer and an accredited Real Living Wage Employer. We have big ambitions for the future, and we’d love for you to be part of it.
Your career with Waterman Aspen…
You’ll get all the benefits of being employed by us, while working on a variety of projects for our clients. Joining Waterman Aspen as Traffic Engineer will see you as a key member of the North West team and you can expect:
- A varied client base where you can apply and develop your skills
- Buy-in from clients to assist in your technical progression
- Further exposure to your chosen industry - increasing your awareness, knowledge and sharpening your skills
- The flexibility to broaden your horizons with each new secondment, without changing your employer
- Career development and training to reach your professional or academic qualification goals supported by our own network of mentors and managers
- Paid subscription to a professional body of your choice
- Regular social events and volunteering opportunities
Experience required…
Essential:
- Proven experience in drafting and processing Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs)
- Ability to produce accurate TRO schedules and associated mapping
- Strong understanding of UK traffic legislation and statutory procedures
- Familiarity with local authority processes and public consultation requirements
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
- Clear and professional written communication for legal and technical documents
- Ability to manage multiple TRO schemes and meet deadlines
Desirable:
- Experience working with legal teams or solicitors on TRO-related matters
- Knowledge of experimental and temporary TRO procedures
- Understanding of parking policy and enforcement implications
- Familiarity with asset management systems and digital TRO platforms
- Ability to liaise effectively with councillors, stakeholders, and the public
- Aware of accessibility and equality considerations in traffic orders
- Working knowledge of traffic signs and road markings regulations
- Competence in using GIS or mapping software for TRO plans