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Road Safety Engineer / Road Safety Auditor (all levels of experience)

Employer
TMS Consultancy
Location
Coventry
Salary
By negotiation
Closing date
14 Dec 2019

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Purpose of the Job

Depending on individual experience, candidates will be involved in a range of road safety engineering and traffic management project work.

The work at TMS includes the following: 

  • road safety audits (in accordance with DMRB Standard GG 119)
  • collision investigation and prevention studies
  • safety assessments
  • workplace transport risk assessments
  • accessibility audits

The majority of our work is carried out within the UK, but there may be opportunities to work in other countries e.g. the Republic of Ireland, Mainland Europe, Qatar and other Gulf States. Candidates would be based in our office in Coventry.  

Specific Duties 

  • Carrying out road safety audits, as Audit Team Leader or Team Member (depending on the level of experience), on a wide variety of highway scheme types, ranging from major motorways to minor traffic management schemes
  • Detailed collision analysis, problem identification and the development of appropriate solutions/remedial measures that can be recommended and presented to clients
  • The completion of safety assessments and workplace transport risk assessments at highway sites, or within workplace premises such as industrial sites, warehouses, airports, factories etc
  • As TMS carries out road safety audits throughout the UK and Internationally, there is significant amount travel within the UK and occasional travel further afield. In addition, some road safety auditing work requires site visits after dark (RSA3) which, in summer months, often results in auditors working/travelling later in the evening. As a result, the role requires a degree of flexibility in working arrangements; this is required from all of those at TMS
  • Willingness or ability to assist with the delivery of our training course programme (desirable)

The successful applicant should have the following skills and qualities:

  • A minimum of two years’ experience in the field of road safety engineering or collision investigation
  • Highways England Certificate of Competency in Road Safety Audit (desirable)
  • Membership of SoRSA (desirable)
  • Experience of carrying out road safety audits as Team Member/Team Leader (in accordance with GG 119) in the past 24 months (with at least five in the last 12 months) and having attended at least 10 days of formal Collision Investigation or Road Safety Engineering training
  • Smart appearance, clear spoken communications with a friendly and outgoing personality and good interpersonal skills.  A positive outlook with a “can do” attitude
  • The ability to write clear and concise technical reports accurately with a high standard of English and a good understanding of technical terms.  The writing of technical reports is an integral part of the role
  • Hardworking and conscientious, reliable and flexible
  • Strong communication skills, able to liaise with colleagues and customers on a daily basis
  • Able to work under pressure and to deadlines.  Good prioritisation skills are essential
  • The ability to work on your own initiative, taking control of nominated areas of responsibility
  • Team worker who actively contributes towards resolution of problems and improvements to processes within a team environment
  • Good organisational, planning and office administration skills
  • Ability to use Microsoft Word/Excel and PowerPoint.  AutoCAD skills would be useful
  • Knowledge and experience of current Road Safety issues, Highway Design Standards and Traffic Engineering and Traffic Management techniques
  • Must have held a full driving licence for a minimum of two years and be comfortable driving long distances, driving on the motorway and driving at night

How to apply

If you are interested in applying for this position and have the relevant experience, then please submit your CV to Lorna Charles (lcharles@tmsconsultancy.co.uk) or please apply through our website https://www.tmsconsultancy.co.uk/about-us/careers-tms/ 

 

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