Our client is seeking a Traffic Management Order (TMO) Officer on a contract basis to join their team. This role involves the drafting and processing of all Traffic Management Orders and Notices related to highway, planning, parking, and traffic regulations. It is a critical position requiring a comprehensive understanding of traffic management and relevant legislative processes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Draft and process TMOs and Notices for highways, planning, parking, and traffic regulations.
- Prepare and manage emergency and temporary traffic orders, including cost estimation and payment liaison with contractors.
- Set up and maintain progress report files and indices related to orders and notices.
- Organise public enquiries, meetings, and respond to queries arising from publication of Notices.
- Utilise computer systems to enhance the functionality of the post.
- Recommend suitable measures to engineers regarding conflicting traffic management strategies.
- Engage with stakeholders and provide relevant schedules.
- Liaise with elected Council representatives, the public, and other organisations on proposed schemes.
- Maintain current knowledge of technical, transport policy, and legal literature relevant to the role.
- Publish Notices via the London Gazette and local newspapers and manage related invoices.
- Ensure database accuracy relating to all Orders and keep online records updated.
- Draft legal documents for implementing traffic and parking provisions including traffic calming measures, Controlled Parking Zones, and other traffic regulations.
- Research and write various Traffic Regulation Orders including temporary and emergency orders.
- Provide legal advice and draft documents for inter-departmental and external schemes.
- Provide plans following highway resurfacing works to reinstate on-site restrictions.
- Recommend appropriate signing and carriageway markings for Traffic Management Orders in accordance with legal regulations.
- Submit information to the Ombudsman and respond to Freedom of Information queries.
- Attend and advise at internal and external meetings on traffic order processes.
- Provide a legal advisory service to TfL and the Greater London Authority.
- Liaise with the Enforcement Office and support penalty charge notice enquiries.
- Review procedures in response to new legislation and workload changes.
- Lead special projects such as the consolidation of Orders or scheme reviews.
- Manage and maintain the digitisation of TROs on relevant systems and databases.
- Control and prioritise the Traffic Order making process and represent the Council in legal matters related to Traffic Orders.
Job Requirements:
- Experience in Traffic Order making.
- Awareness of local government processes and political context.
- Knowledge of traffic order legislation, technical and operational aspects.
- Ability to work independently and manage deadlines effectively.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience handling customer enquiries and legal objections.
- Proficiency in digitising TROs and maintaining comprehensive records.
- Proven track record in delivering successful traffic order programmes.
If you have significant experience in drafting and processing Traffic Management Orders and are looking to take on a challenging role within the public sector, our client wants to hear from you. Apply now to join this dynamic and integral team.
