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Traffic Safety Supervisor

5 day weekBest Companies UK '25Hybrid · Manchester, UK

The TSSrole is to actasthe auditorandcheckandchallengerof quality andis responsibleformonitoringtheday-to-daydeliveryandsafetyofTTMoutonsite.They shallensureonbehalfoftheappointedTM Manager thatallriskcontrolsarebeingeffectively implemented in a timely, safe manner to the agreed design and standards.

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  • Have a detailed working knowledge of the TRSGD and relevant Traffic Signs Manuals – they must be able to interpret TTM drawings and provide an assessment of what is reasonably practicable.
  • Undertaking site inspections and audits of TTM prior to works, during works and when TTM is being and has been removed.
  • Assessing work site activities as work progresses to ensure all risks associated with TTM remain managed ALARP
  • Ensuring reporting and recording of incidents is undertaken and assisting with investigations.
  • Organising and controlling officer rolling road-blocks if required.
  • Undertake co-ordination during TTM operations with relevant network control rooms.
  • Be available on behalf of the TMM to manage all matters relating to traffic safety and control as per the agreed emergency plan – this includes recovery operations.
  • Ensuring no debris or sign frames are left when TTM is removed.

The TSS Must not.

  • Directly control, direct, supervise or manage the TTM operations on behalf of the TTM provider

  • Be the named TM Designer for the works that they are overseeing.

  • Work excessive hours

  • Be an unqualified member of a contractor, supplier, supervision consultant, design or highway traffic authority staff

Essential

  • 5 years’ experience within Traffic Management
  • Good understanding of local authority works, 12D M7 Supervisor qualification would be preferred but not a necessity.
  • Review supply chain Risk Assessments and Method Statements
  • Can brief Risk Assessments and Method Statements
  • Supervise temporary and permanent roadmarking supply chain activities.
  • Supervise temporary barrier activities including installation, maintenance & removal.
  • Carrying out routine maintenance checks of all temporary traffic management, temporary safety barrier and temporary / permanent road markings on site to highlight any defects.
  • Carry out Tool box talks
  • Computer literate
  • Experience in Auto Cad is a benefit but not essential.
  • Full Driving licence.

Desirable

  • 7 years’ experience within Traffic Management

Essential

  • NHSS12TrafficSafetySupervisor

  • CITBSite Supervisors Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS) as a minimum

  • NHSS12DM6orM7(level2)

  • Conflict management training

  • DBSCheck

  • SafetyCriticalMedical