Roads & Transport Network Manager

Road Safety & Traffic Officer – Livingston

Service:
Operational Services – Roads & Transportation

Contract:

Full-time

In this senior and highly influential position, you will be responsible for leading the day‑to‑day delivery of road safety and traffic management activities within the Network team. Your work will directly contribute to improving community safety, supporting local infrastructure development, and maintaining the high standards expected across the council's operational services.

• Lead road safety and traffic management activities, including developing policies, procedures, and strategic approaches.
• Develop, monitor and review the council's Road Safety Plan.
• Work collaboratively with internal services, schools, community groups and external partners to solve road safety and traffic issues.
• Lead reviews of school travel routes, attend public/school meetings, and develop engineering solutions in partnership with Education colleagues.
• Oversee the development and maintenance of the council's Road Accident Database.
• Manage the council's Accident Investigation & Prevention Programme – site identification, ranking, investigations and post‑implementation monitoring.
• Provide technical support for safety camera activities.
• Oversee surveys, design, contract preparation and works supervision for road safety and traffic management schemes, including payments, variations, claims and disputes.
• Lead the development and promotion of Traffic Regulation Orders (parking, safety and management schemes).
• Manage the road safety audit process including planning, allocation, delivery and stakeholder engagement.
• Oversee daily management of Disabled Persons' Parking Places operations.
• Lead the provision and maintenance of traffic signs and signals.
• Ensure procurement of services and works complies with council Standing Orders.
• Prioritise workloads and ensure staffing levels meet operational requirements.
• Lead on managing customer expectations, handling enquiries/complaints in line with council standards.
• Act as complaints officer and member liaison officer.
• Lead recruitment, performance reviews, disciplinary matters and absence management for direct reports.
• Deliver team briefings and maintain strong internal communication.
• Undertake responsibilities under CDM Regulations and health and safety legislation.
• Represent the Roads & Transportation Service as required, including attendance at committees, boards, trusts and national groups (e.g., SCOTS, COSLA, APSE).
• Support capital and revenue budget management, reporting and programme monitoring.
• Prepare and present reports to committees, PDSPs, and internal/external groups.
• Support corporate governance, compliance, performance processes, and the Service Asset Management Plan.
• Participate in Winter and Emergency activities.
• Deputise for the Roads Network Manager when required.

• Registered with the Engineering Council at Incorporated Engineer level (or above).
• Member of a relevant professional engineering institution.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.
• Extensive knowledge of road safety engineering and traffic management.
• Strong project management and database management skills.

• Degree in Engineering or Construction Management.
• Postgraduate qualification in Transportation Engineering, Project Management or related discipline.
• IOSH Managing Safely (or equivalent).
• Working knowledge of health & safety legislation, particularly in operational environments.
• RoSPA Road Safety Engineering certification (or equivalent).
• Certificate of Competence in Road Safety Audit (Highways Agency approved).
• Membership of the Society of Road Safety Auditors (or equivalent).
• Knowledge of contract management.
• Experience leading and developing teams.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, road accident databases or other specialist software.

• Access to a car pool scheme or service vehicles is provided for role‑related activities.

If you are interested in hearing more about this role, please forward a CV to myself at and I will reach out.