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Company Description
Egis is a global consulting and engineering firm working in construction, transport and mobility services. Joining our Group and its 19,500 employees means, above all, sharing our values as a people-first company, strongly committed to sustainability and innovation.
In the UK, we are delivering some of the most iconic projects which help connect people, protect our environment and meet emission reduction targets. We work in the transport and energy sectors, providing consultancy, engineering and operations services for clients such as major airports, governments, regulators, cities and rail and road operators..
The award-winning M40 motorway stretches for 123km and links London, Oxford and Birmingham. Since 2018 Egis has ensured the smooth operation and safety of the motorway for the 100,000+ vehicles that travel on it each day.
Job Description
As a Lead Traffic Management Operative, you will be responsible for installing, maintaining and removing temporary traffic management as the lead person on the Traffic Management crew. You will deploy cones, signs, frames, sandbags and other equipment on both high and low speed roads. You will be able to work under your own initiative and lead other members of the team and support all operational aspects of the maintenance contract on the M40 Motorway.
Key Responsibilities:
- Install planned and Emergency Traffic Management closures compliant with Chapter 8 and the National Highways Sector Scheme as and when requested
- Ensure all paperwork is filled out correctly and returned to the Night time Supervisors in a timely manner.
- Maintain Traffic Management closures as per Chapter 8 guidelines always ensuring the safety of the road user.
- Installation and/or removal of signed diversion routes on the M40 and local authority roads.
- Depot duties (cleaning signs and cones, filling sandbags, maintaining tools and equipment etc)
- Maintain vehicles and equipment related to your job and ensure they are suitable for use
- Communicate any issues with vehicles or equipment to the Traffic Management Manager so they may be dealt with in a timely manner.
- Active participation in briefings and training to enable all duties are carried out in a safe and sustainable manner.
- Encouragement in supporting a positive attitude towards health, safety, and the environment.
- Report to the Night Works Supervisor or Night Works Manager any hazards on site that may have the potential to cause harm to other members of the team or the general public and take action to mitigate as required.
- Active participation in ensuring that the operations carried out comply with Company policies and procedures.
Qualifications
- A current Lead Traffic management Operative qualification
- Hold an HGV category C driving licence (preferable)
- Prior experience in the role is preferable
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to identify areas for improvement through clear and effective communication.
- A keen eye for detail
- Ability to work as part of a team or individually
- Excellent organisational skills
- Ability to adapt and support changes to suit the environment
Additional Information
You must have the right to work in the UK, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this role.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and we strive to build a workforce that truly reflects the communities we represent. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and any other protected characteristic. If you decide to apply for an opportunity with us, your application will be assessed based purely on your experience, the essential and desirable criteria, and your suitability for the role. We value each and every one’s contribution as this builds our culture and means that if you work with us, you will be included, listened to, and respected. 
