Technical Administrator; Traffic Order Maker

Technical Administrator (Traffic Order Maker)

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Job Description

• Preparing and promoting a range of Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs) such as moving traffic restrictions, parking and waiting, loading restrictions, experimental traffic orders, and others.
• Providing professional Traffic Order‑related advice to clients and other stakeholders.
• Supporting project managers to meet project financial performance goals.
• Working with internal invoicing systems to process invoices and track payments.
• Developing and supporting strong client relationships by reporting detailed results of public consultations with recommendations.
• Keeping abreast of legislative changes related to traffic and highways law, researching and drafting replies as needed.
• Responding to enquiries, managing project and financial trackers and reporting.
• Developing and maintaining spreadsheets and databases for correspondence logs and progress reports.
• Contributing to the development of effective information management systems.
• Ensuring project managers compliance with documents in line with governance requirements and processes.
• Coordinating project‑related tasks, events and meetings.
• Maintaining project‑related files and documents.

• Knowledge of or ability to learn traffic order drafting and processes.
• Experience with business administration, finance or customer services and proven ability to work as part of a team in a busy role, prioritising and responding to multiple demands.
• A high level of competence in the use of spreadsheets and databases, working with Microsoft Office packages.
• Excellent verbal and written skills, along with competent, confident, and skilled organisational, administrative and prioritisation skills.
• Experience of developing and implementing systems and processes to improve administrative management and service delivery.
• Experience in stakeholder management and diary utilisation.
• Ability to travel as occasional site visits will be necessary.
• Proven ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Proven ability to successfully deliver projects and work well within a team.

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long‑lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.

Work‑life balance – our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week while collaborating in modern offices across the UK.
Inclusivity & Belonging – we welcome applicants from varied backgrounds and encourage people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work.
Health & Wellbeing – support through our Thrive programme, virtual GP service, reasonable workplace adjustments, gymflex scheme and a comprehensive menopause support package.
Flex your time – “WSP My Hour” allows one hour each day for personal activities with flexible timing; part‑time and flexible arrangements are available.
Your development – investing in growth through training, mentoring, or chartership.

Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria and we invite you to let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.