Temporary Traffic Management Designer

Role:

Temporary Traffic Management Designer

Location:

Tullamore, Co. Offaly Shareridge is one of Irelands fastest-growing and most respected civil engineering companies, with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality water conservation and public realm projects nationwide. We pride ourselves on fostering a safe, inclusive, and dynamic work environment where our diverse team thrives and grows together. As we continue to expand, we are now looking for a Temporary Traffic Management Designer to join our team in the Midlands and Southeast, with the role based at our Tullamore office.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated, career-driven individual to join an ambitious company that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous development.

• Assist senior designers in preparing temporary traffic management drawings for works, including layouts for lane or road closures, pedestrian routes, diversions, and works access.
• Prepare and update traffic management drawings in AutoCAD using site information, local constraints, and project requirements.
• Apply standards from Chapter 8 of the Traffic Signs Manual and relevant temporary traffic management design guidance, under supervision.
• Support site surveys by recording road widths, footpath constraints, junctions, access, speed limits, signage, and other features needed for safe traffic management design.
• Revise drawings following internal reviews, local authority comments, site feedback, or changes to the planned works.
• Liaise with design, engineering, and site teams to understand constructability, safety requirements, phasing, and access arrangements on live utility and public work projects.
• Assist with preparing drawing packs, including drawing registers, revision notes, and supporting design information.
• Check drawings for clarity, accuracy, correct signage placement, pedestrian provision, and consistency with company standards before review.
• Develop practical knowledge of relevant traffic management standards, road safety requirements, and the design process for Temporary Works on public roads.

• A qualification in civil engineering, construction, transport planning, AutoCAD, or a related discipline; or relevant practical experience in public roads, utilities, or a construction environment.
• Some experience or a strong interest in temporary traffic management, roadworks, civil engineering, utilities, or site-based projects.
• Excellent AutoCAD skills, with the ability to produce clear drawings, follow mark‑ups, update layouts, and maintain accurate drawing revisions.
• An awareness of Chapter 8 of the Traffic Signs Manual, temporary traffic management principles, road safety, signage, pedestrian routes, and safe works access; or a willingness to develop this knowledge through training.
• Ability to read drawings, maps, road layouts, site photographs, and survey information, and translate this into practical design updates under supervision.
• A strong attention to detail, particularly when checking road widths, speed limits, junctions, access, signage locations, and pedestrian provisions.
• Good communication and organisational skills, with the confidence to work with designers, engineers, supervisors, site crews, and local authority stakeholders as part of a project team.

• Opportunity to develop your career with a leading Irish engineering company
• Exposure to high-profile infrastructure and utilities projects
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Ongoing training and professional development