Traffic Management Manager
Posted 7 days ago by Totaljobs
£140,000 Per year
Undetermined
Hybrid
UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham
Summary: The Traffic Management Manager at Egis is responsible for overseeing all aspects of temporary traffic management on the M40 contract, ensuring compliance with safety standards and effective team management. This hybrid role involves proactive management of traffic management teams, equipment, and design implementation, while also maintaining communication with various stakeholders. The position requires extensive experience in traffic management on high-speed roads and a commitment to safety and quality. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills to foster a positive work environment and drive improvements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Proactively manage all Traffic Management teams to ensure effective role execution and adherence to company guidelines.
- Work a hybrid schedule of days and nights to maintain high service standards.
- Ensure compliance of Traffic Management closures with Chapter 8 standards.
- Conduct regular nighttime reviews of Traffic Management teams and equipment.
- Produce and review risk assessments and method statements with the TTM designer.
- Oversee the design and creation of TTM drawings per industry standards.
- Liaise with the Training and Fleet Coordinator and Service Delivery Manager regarding vehicle requirements.
- Ensure TTM vehicles and equipment are maintained and compliant with Chapter 8.
- Identify and implement improvement plans in accordance with the contract.
- Coordinate with the Planning team for crew availability for planned works.
- Participate in Duty Manager and Winter Engineer rotation and provide ad-hoc support as needed.
- Maintain sufficient staff numbers for correct crew levels.
- Provide timely information and feedback for management reporting.
- Ensure Traffic Management training is up to date and scheduled appropriately.
- Stay informed on legislation changes affecting Traffic Management and communicate with Senior Management.
- Attend regular and ad-hoc meetings with the Service Delivery Team.
- Promote teamwork and a positive work environment.
- Develop and maintain good relationships with clients and partners.
- Engage with health, safety, and wellbeing initiatives.
Key Skills:
- Extensive experience in managing Traffic Management design, implementation, and safety on high-speed roads.
- Experience managing TTM trained staff, vehicles, and equipment.
- IHE TTM Engineer qualification (completed or in progress).
- Ability to identify improvement areas and implement changes effectively.
- Strong focus on safety and quality in a high-speed strategic road network.
- Capable of making informed decisions under pressure.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills for engaging diverse stakeholders.
- Flexible approach to managing changing priorities and working conditions.
Salary (Rate): £140,000 a year
City: undetermined
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: Executive
Industry: Other
Executive
Milton Common
Operations and Maintenance - Operational
About Us
Egis is a leading global consulting, construction engineering and operating firm. We work together with our clients, across every aspect of transport, energy and the built environment to build a more balanced, sustainable and resilient world. The Egis Group has over 50 years’ experience and a team of 22,000 employees in over 120 countries around the world. Joining our Group means, above all, sharing our values as a people-first company, strongly committed to sustainability and innovation. In the UK we're proud to be delivering some of the most iconic projects which help connect people, protect our environment and meet emission reduction targets. From motorways to tramways, nuclear power plants to smart cities, clients choose us to help them solve their most complex challenges - delivering climate-responsible growth that meets the needs of communities, industry, and the planet. The M40 motorway is just over 123kms long, linking London and the M25 with Birmingham, with high traffic levels ranging from 90,000 to 140,000 daily. The contract is for routine O&M services, and provision of a dedicated incident response unit. There are 110+ staff across 3 depots. The contract also includes the management of road incidents, road availability / road-space bookings, and running Network Control Centre NCC).
About the Role
MISSION & MAIN ACTIVITIES: Reporting to the ERO M40 Service Delivery Manager, the Traffic Management Manager will be responsible for all aspects of the use of temporary traffic management on the M40 contract. This will include but is not limited to all types of temporary traffic management, staff levels, equipment, vehicles, traffic management design and implementation as well as the health and safety of all aspects of traffic management on the highway.
Key Responsibilities:
- Proactively manage all Traffic Management teams to ensure they carry out their role effectively and follow all guidelines as set out by the company.
- This is a hybrid role, working a mixture of days and nights to ensure the service is carried out to a high standard.
- Ensure all Traffic Management closures installed by Egis comply with Chapter 8 parts 1,2 and 3 and that any traffic management installed on the highway is visible and to required standards.
- Undertake regular nighttime reviews of the Traffic Management teams and equipment and how TTM is being installed.
- In conjunction with the TTM designer produce and review all risk assessments and method statements relating to Traffic Management on the M40.
- Oversee the design and creation of TTM drawings in line with the current industry standards.
- Liaise with the Training and Fleet Coordinator and Service Delivery Manager on all vehicle requirements
- Ensure TTM vehicles are maintained and comply with Chapter 8.
- Ensure TTM equipment provided is in good condition and compliant with both Chapter 8 and contractual requirements.
- Identify and implement improvement plans and strategies in accordance with the contract.
- Liaise with the Planning team to ensure sufficient crew availability for the planned works.
- Be part of the Duty Manager and Winter Engineer rotation as per the pre-programmed rota, also provide Ad-Hoc support as required by the Service Delivery Manager.
- Ensure staff numbers are sufficient to maintain correct crew levels at all times.
- Provide timely information and feedback as required by Egis M40 Management for reporting purposes.
- In conjunction with the Training and Fleet Coordinator, ensure Traffic Management training is kept up to date and training is booked suitably in advance to ensure that TM tickets do not lapse.
- Keep up to date with changes to legislation related to Traffic Management and inform the Senior Management Team if there are any changes that may impact the operation.
- Attend regular calendared meetings with the Service Delivery Team discussing project planning, delivery, quality, and operational requirements. This role will also require the attendance at Ad-Hoc meetings as and when required.
- Promote and develop teamwork and positive work attitudes.
- Behave in a manner to promote collaboration and fairness, and to foster a positive work environment, improving morale of the workforce.
- To carry our other such related duties as maybe required
- Develop and maintain a good working relationship with our client and partners.
- Promote and develop teamwork.
- To fully engage with the promotion and adoption of any current and future health, safety and wellbeing initiatives rolled out by Egis Road operation M40 Ltd and/or Egis UK
What do we need from you
IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL POSSES:
- Extensive experience of managing Traffic Management design, implementation and safety on a high-speed road.
- Demonstrable experience of managing and organising TTM trained staff, vehicles and equipment
- IHE TTM Engineer qualification (completed or working towards)
- A demonstrable ability to identify areas for improvement, and implement change, through a combination of clear and effective communication, and a drive to succeed.
- Considerable and demonstrable experience of a high regard to safety and quality on a high-speed strategic road network.
- Capable of making informed decisions under pressure, ensuring timely resolution of issues.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.
- Flexible approach to managing changing priorities and working conditions during daytime hours
What's in it for you?
We are an Equal Opportunities employer and we strive to build a workforce that truly reflects the communities we represent. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and any other protected characteristic. If you decide to apply for an opportunity with us, your application will be assessed based purely on your experience, the essential and desirable criteria, and your suitability for the role. We value each and every one’s contribution as this builds our culture and means that if you work with us, you will be included, listened to, and respected.
*Please note, to be considered for this role, you must be based in the UK and must already be able to legally work in the UK. We are unable to offer or provide sponsorship for this position*