Traffic Regulation Order Engineer

Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) Engineer

Location: Coventry

Rate: 23.89 per hour (Umbrella)

Contract: 7-Month Contract

Hours: 37 Hours per Week

Working Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm

Working Pattern: Hybrid Working (3 Days Working from Home)

Pay: Bi-weekly

Summary

Coventry City Council is in search of a seasoned Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) Engineer to provide expert assistance in executing Traffic Regulation Orders linked to the Councils Local Network Improvement Programme (LNIP) and other externally funded capital transport initiatives. This position is pivotal in ensuring that statutory Traffic Regulation Orders are implemented effectively adhering to budgetary and timeline constraints thereby facilitating the advancement of crucial highway and transport enhancement projects to the construction phase.

As part of the Traffic Management Team you will oversee a comprehensive programme of TROs including speed limits parking regulations movement controls and various traffic management strategies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the complete process of delivering Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs) for LNIP and externally funded projects.
• Develop TRO schedules notices statements of reasons and accompanying legal documents.
• Organize statutory consultations public engagement efforts and formal advertisement activities.
• Evaluate objections and feedback preparing recommendations for decision-makers.
• Collaborate with Legal Services to advance Orders through sealing and implementation stages.
• Work closely with project managers highway engineers and designers to incorporate TRO requirements into project timelines.
• Offer technical guidance on traffic management proposals and legal obligations.
• Draft reports briefing notes and recommendations for senior officers and elected officials.
• Engage with residents businesses emergency services transport operators developers and other stakeholders.
• Address inquiries complaints and objections concerning traffic regulations.
• Track the progress of active TROs and provide updates on the programme.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the Traffic Management service.

Types of Orders Managed

• Speed Limit Orders
• Parking Controls
• Waiting and Loading Restrictions
• One-Way Systems
• Weight Restrictions
• Prohibited Turns
• Traffic and Movement Restrictions

Essential

Requirements:

• Proven experience in preparing and executing Traffic Regulation Orders within a Local Authority or highways setting.
• In-depth knowledge of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 and related legislation.
• Experience in managing statutory consultation and public engagement processes.
• Proficiency in preparing technical reports and recommendations.
• Experience in highway traffic management or transport projects.
• Comprehensive understanding of TRO procedures and statutory processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities.
• Capability to analyze objections and formulate suitable recommendations.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines.

Desirable

• Proficiency in using GIS CAD or TRO management systems.
• Experience in Local Authority highways.
• Experience supporting capital transport programmes.
• Experience with externally funded transport projects.

Whats on Offer

• 23.89 per hour (Umbrella)
• 7-Month Contract
• Hybrid Working (3 Days Working from Home)
• 37-Hour Working Week
• Opportunity to contribute to significant transport and highway improvement programmes.
• Work within a specialized Traffic Management team delivering high-profile projects across Coventry.

Ideal candidates may have experience as a Traffic Regulation Order Engineer TRO Officer Traffic Engineer Highway Engineer Traffic Management Officer Transport Engineer Highway Development Officer or Parking & Traffic Regulation Specialist.

Required Skills:

Essential Requirements Experience preparing and delivering Traffic Regulation Orders within a Local Authority or highways environment. Strong knowledge of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 and associated legislation. Experience managing statutory consultation and public engagement processes. Experience preparing technical reports and recommendations. Experience working on highway traffic management or transport projects. Strong understanding of TRO procedures and statutory processes. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Strong organisational and project management skills. Ability to analyse objections and prepare appropriate recommendations. Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills. Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver to strict deadlines. Desirable Requirements Experience using GIS CAD or TRO management systems. Local Authority highways experience. Experience supporting capital transport programmes. Experience working on externally funded transport projects. Whats on Offer 23.89 per hour (Umbrella) 7 Month Contract Hybrid Working (3 Days Working from Home) 37 Hour…