We are looking for a Traffic Management Operative to join our team, supporting the safe delivery of works by installing, maintaining and removing temporary traffic management systems on highways and construction sites.
This is a hands‑on operational role working across a variety of locations, helping to protect our workforce, road users and members of the public while ensuring traffic management remains compliant, effective and professionally presented.
Location: Foundation House, Hedge End, Southampton
- Install, maintain and remove temporary traffic management in accordance with Chapter 8 and the Safety at Street Works and Road Works Code of Practice.
- Implement lane closures, footway diversions, signage and guarding systems on live roads and construction sites.
- Monitor traffic management arrangements and ensure they remain compliant, safe and effective throughout the duration of works.
- Support utility, civils and construction activities by providing safe and clearly defined work zones.
Temporary Traffic Signals
- Set up and operate temporary traffic signal systems and stop/go traffic management arrangements.
- Monitor signal performance and make adjustments where required.
- Carry out basic fault finding and troubleshooting activities.
- Manage battery changes and ensure continuous operation of traffic management equipment.
Safety, Compliance & Site Support
- Work in accordance with traffic management drawings, permits, risk assessments and method statements.
- Ensure compliance with Chapter 8 requirements, NRSWA requirements, permit conditions and company procedures.
- Adapt traffic management layouts in response to changing site conditions.
- Carry out site checks and ensure work areas remain safe at all times.
- Work closely with Supervisors, Civils Operatives and Utility Teams to support safe site access and efficient delivery.
- Maintain professional interactions with members of the public, customers and local businesses.
Equipment & Vehicle Management
- Load, transport, install and remove traffic management equipment safely.
- Carry out daily vehicle checks and report any defects or issues.
- Maintain company tools, equipment and vehicles in good condition.
- Support stock control and equipment management activities.
- Ensure all equipment is stored and maintained to required standards.
Qualifications
- Experience working within traffic management, highways, utilities, construction or a related operational environment.
- Strong awareness of highway safety, public protection and traffic risk management.
- Ability to interpret traffic management drawings and signage schedules.
- Knowledge of Chapter 8 requirements and safe systems of work.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to engage professionally with members of the public.
- Ability to work safely in a physically demanding outdoor environment in all weather conditions.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to compliance.
- Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure.
- Basic IT skills and experience using mobile devices or electronic reporting systems.
- Flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, weekends and participate in an on‑call rota.
Educational Requirements
- Full UK Driving Licence.
- Lantra NHSS 12D M1/M2 (T1/T2), M3 (Signing, Lighting and Guarding), M5 (Temporary Traffic Signals), or NRSWA Signing, Lighting and Guarding qualification.
- First Aid certification.
- EUSR SHEA (Power, Gas, Water or Core), CSCS card or additional traffic management qualifications and industry certifications desirable.
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