Senior Traffic Management Technician - WMF3169e

Senior Traffic Management Technician - WMF3169e

Job description

Location: 1x Westmorland-Wide, x1 Kendal
Contract Type: x2 Permanent Postions

Hours: 37 per week

About this opportunity

Are you an experienced highways, traffic management or road safety professional looking for a role where you can make a real difference to local communities?

We’re looking for motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join our Traffic Management Service as Senior Traffic Management Technicians. These are rewarding and varied roles, offering the opportunity to work on projects that improve road safety, support sustainable travel, manage traffic and parking, and help keep people moving safely across Westmorland and Furness.

Working as part of a supportive team, you’ll play a key role in developing and delivering schemes from concept through to implementation, collaborating with colleagues, elected members, stakeholders and local communities to develop practical solutions that make a lasting impact.

Whether your interest lies in road safety, engineering, or project delivery, you'll have the opportunity to apply your technical expertise while helping to shape and improve the local highway network.

What you'll be doing

• Designing, developing and delivering traffic management, parking and road safety schemes.
• Preparing and processing Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs) and associated statutory procedures.
• Undertaking site investigations, surveys and technical assessments.
• Analysing traffic, parking and collision data to support scheme development and decision-making.
• Preparing technical reports, drawings, works packages and other supporting documentation.
• Providing technical advice and guidance on traffic management, road safety and highway standards.
• Liaising with contractors, stakeholders, elected members and members of the public.
• Supporting the planning, delivery and monitoring of projects to achieve agreed objectives and timescales.

The Opportunities

• Road Safety & Projects Team
  Based in Penrith, Kendal or Barrow, this role supports the delivery of countywide initiatives including the Council's 20mph programme, road safety education initiatives, casualty reduction projects and other strategic traffic management schemes.
• South Lakeland Locality Team
  Based in Kendal, this role focuses on the development and delivery of traffic management, parking and highway improvement schemes within the South Lakeland area, while supporting wider service priorities across Westmorland and Furness where required.

Who we are looking for…

About You

We're looking for someone who:

• Has experience in traffic management, road safety, highways, transport planning or a related discipline.
• Holds a relevant technical, vocational or professional qualification, or can demonstrate equivalent experience.
• Has experience developing and delivering traffic management or highway improvement schemes.
• Can interpret and apply relevant legislation, standards and guidance.
• Has strong analytical, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Is confident using Microsoft 365 applications and relevant technical software, such as CAD and GIS.
• Can manage competing priorities and work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Is committed to delivering excellent customer service.
• Knowledge of the Westmorland and Furness road network and local communities would be advantageous.

Additional Information

• One post is available in the Road Safety & Projects Team and can be based in Penrith, Kendal or Barrow.
• One post is available in the South Lakeland Locality Team and is based in Kendal.
• Travel throughout Westmorland and Furness will be required.
• Occasional evening meetings may be necessary.
• A full UK driving licence is essential.

What can we offer you!

Working at Westmorland and Furness Council you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and other various perks and discounts schemes. For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you, please visit our Careers site.Our benefits | Careers (westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk)

Would you like to find out more?

For further information about this role, such as responsibilities and essential criteria please view the below attachments:

• Post Specification
• Role Profile

Please note: If the Post Specification for this vacancy states that a UK driving licence is required, non-UK driving licences with entitlement to drive vehicles in the UK will also be accepted.

Application and Interview information

Closing date: 8th November 2026

Interview date: 17th November 2026

We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Interview details such as venue/timings will be shared with successful candidates, following the shortlisting process. If you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss this with you.

If you experience any technical difficulties applying for this role, please contact the HR Systems Team at HR.Systems@cumbria.gov.uk.

For guidance on the recruitment process, FAQs, and useful tips for completing your application, please visit: Our Approach to Recruitment | Careers

Safer Recruitment

At Westmorland and Furness Council we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and we expect all workers, employees and volunteers to share our commitment.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Westmorland and Furness Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.

As a Disability Confident Leader, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.

We also offer guaranteed interviews to Armed Forces personnel and veterans and those in care or care experienced and under 24 years old (someone who has been looked after by a local authority at any point, for any length of time, e.g. foster care, residential care, or under the guardianship of a local authority) that meet the essential criteria for the role.