Traffic Order Writer

Posted 27 November 2025
Salary £30 - 32 per hour
LocationGreater London
Job type Contract - Full Time
Job duration6 Months
Discipline Highways, Transport & Infrastructure
ReferenceJO0000062716

Job description

Job description

Role Overview
We are recruiting on behalf of our client for a Traffic Orders & Traffic Management Officer. In this role, you will lead or support the drafting and processing of Traffic Management Orders (TMOs) and statutory notices under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984. You will provide legal interpretation and advice regarding traffic management orders and traffic calming schemes, contributing to the delivery of safe, efficient, and sustainable transport measures.

Key Responsibilities
·Lead on, or assist with, drafting and processing TMOs and related statutory notices.
·Advise on and interpret the legal framework and regulations governing traffic management orders and traffic calming.
·Contribute to transport-related initiatives, including:
oTraffic management and road safety programmes
oParking design and enforcement
oCycling infrastructure and innovative active-travel interventions
oSustainable transport strategies
oSchool travel planning and smarter travel initiatives
oRoad safety education and awareness campaigns

Candidate Profile
Essential:
·Minimum 3 years' experience drafting and processing traffic orders and statutory notices under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.
·Strong understanding of traffic management, road safety, parking design, and sustainable transport / active-travel principles.
·Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines, both independently and as part of a team.
Desirable:
·Experience or interest in cycling infrastructure, school travel planning, and travel demand management.
·Familiarity with regulatory and legal considerations in traffic management and calming.
·Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and problem-solving skills.
For a full description and further information on the role, please call Phoebe Kingston at Carrington West on 02393 876043 or email phoebe.kingston@carringtonwest.com
 
FOOTNOTE:
 
Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Traffic & Transportation professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Our specialist team has a combined 100+ years experience in this market. Please call Phoebe Kingston at Carrington West on 02393 876043 for more information
 
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