Traffic Safety Control Officer

About the company

Description and requirements At Skanska, we're shaping the way we live, work and connect. As one of the world's largest construction and development companies, we work together with customers, communities and partners to shape a better society.

Your tasks

You will be working in our Infrastructure OU on the M54 based in Birmingham in where we are responsible for creating a vital 1.6-mile link road between the M54 and M6, complete with upgraded junctions and three new bridges. This direct motorway connection will reduce congestion and strengthen regional connectivity.

We are currently looking for a Traffic Safety Control Officer who act as the auditor and check and challenger of quality and is responsible for monitoring the day-to-day delivery and safety of TM (Traffic Management) out on site.

As the Traffic Safety Control Officer, you will

• Deliver daily site briefings, toolbox talks, and safety communications to ensure works are carried out safely and compliantly.
• Coordinate and oversee traffic management operations, including road closures, rolling roadblocks, and recovery activities.
• Conduct site inspections and audits of traffic management arrangements before, during, and after works.
• Monitor site risks and ensure traffic management controls remain effective and compliant throughout project delivery.
• Manage incident reporting, investigations, and emergency response activities, including severe weather and network incidents.
• Ensure compliance with permits, RAMS, traffic management plans, and all relevant operational and safety requirements.
• Maintain accurate site records, inspections, and reports, including carriageway defects, road markings, environmental issues, and compliance documentation.

Requirements

We are looking for

• NHSS 12 Traffic Safety Supervisor
• NHSS 12AB Foreman
• 3-day First Aid
• CITB Site Managers Safety Training Scheme as a minimum for Skanska Minimum Standards
• CSCS Manager in a category relevant to Highways or one issued by LANTRA
• Microsoft Office and computer literate

What we offer

• 24/7 digital GP service for you and your family
• Financial wellbeing and employee assistance
• Professional development
• Enhanced family benefits (including maternity, paternity, dependants and parental bereavement leave)

Flexible working Where possible, we offer a range of flexible working options, and we would be happy to discuss this at the application stage if this is something you'd like to explore.

How to apply

Reasonable adjustments We want you to feel confident and supported throughout every stage of our recruitment process. If you need any adjustments to help you during your application, please contact us at or call - Option 5 & 1.

Closing date We encourage you to apply as early as possible, as the closing date may be subject to change.

Other

Inclusion and Diversity We thrive through embracing differences as we know that diversity opens a rich potential for new ways of thinking, helping us to build successful and high-performing teams. We call it The Skanska Way.

If this role would be of interest, please click apply and join our team of 27,000 problem solvers and creative thinkers, where knowledge is our greatest creation. We share, listen and support your success - every step of the way.