Job summary

This role focuses on the management of Automatic Traffic Signals (ATS) and Urban Traffic Control (UTC) schemes, contributing to the preparation, delivery, and management of traffic management and highway engineering projects within the Borough.

Key skills required for this role

Traffic Signals

Important

Traffic Signals

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Creating, maintaining, and managing inventories of ATS, UTC, and RTPI sites and equipment.
• Monitoring and managing the maintenance of ATS (including MOVA and Scoot), UTMC, and RTPI sites within the Borough and nearby local authorities.
• Investigating and preparing ITS schemes related to ATS, UTMC, and RTPI.
• Preparing contract documents, obtaining estimates, and managing procurements.
• Providing specialist technical advice and support internally and externally regarding ATS and UTC.
• Administering project programmes, and ensuring compliance with relevant standards and regulations.
• Supervising technical checking and installation of ATS and UTC equipment and managing contractors on-site.
• Representing the department at meetings with external agencies and providing professional and technical advice.
• Ensuring integration of new engineering techniques, legislation, and best practices into the work.

Job Requirements:

• Experience in traffic signals engineering, specifically in the management of ATS and UTC systems.
• Knowledge of bidding requirements, professional standards, and asset management for ITS assets.
• Ability to design and implement traffic signal systems and provide technical advice in traffic signalisation.
• Understanding of contract preparation, budgeting, financial monitoring and project management.
• Proficient in preparing Project Briefs and managing consultants for traffic management projects.
• Experience with systems such as MOVA, SCOOT, UTMC, and FMS.
• Strong problem-solving skills and experience in liaising with external agencies and local authorities.
• Capable of supervising a small team and managing multi-authority maintenance contracts.