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General Information

Job Type
Permanent
Category
Traffic Management
Business
Higgins
Location
Manawatu-Whanganui
Job Reference
37894
Posted Date
02-Sep-2024
Closing Date
30-Sep-2024

Description

Are you a qualified TMP Designer/Planner or Graduate Traffic Engineer looking for the next step in your career?  Do you have a keen eye for detail and a proactive approach to safety and quality? Join our dynamic team and play a key role in shaping the future of our traffic management services!


About the Role

As a Traffic Engineer, you will be responsible for overseeing traffic management plans (TMPs) and engaging in project discussions to ensure safety, compliance, and quality in all traffic management activities. You will collaborate closely with project managers, temporary traffic management teams, and other stakeholders to implement best practices and innovative solutions.


Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and review TMPs to provide adequate working space, conduct TTM audits, and manage temporary works planning.
  • Implement environmental controls and ensure compliance with environmental standards. 
  • Assist in developing management procedures for critical TTM issues, monitor project milestones, and ensure quality standards are met.
  • Assist in construction planning, cost-effective solutions, and subcontractor management.
  • Share knowledge with team members, provide training, and conduct performance reviews of TMPs.
  • Identify and communicate with stakeholders, ensuring project protocols are followed and critical activities are well notified.

Key Requirements

  • Relevant engineering degree (BE Tech or BE).
  • TTMP Planner certification 
  • Strong understanding of COPTTM and NZGTTM, TTM field expertise, and ability to manage a program of works.
  • Proficient in preparing Traffic Management Diagrams (TMDs) using AutoCAD or RapidPlan, and solid understanding of road safety engineering principles.
  • Effective communication, problem-solving, composure under pressure, customer focus, and a commitment to continuous learning.

What We Offer

  • A supportive and dynamic work environment.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • Competitive salary and benefits package.

About Us

Higgins is a leading roading and civil infrastructure company in New Zealand. We are on a dynamic growth path with people at the heart of what we do every day. We offer a great working environment, competitive hourly rate, subsidised medical insurance and subsidised education and training for you and your dependants.

Building better roads for safer journeys 
He pai ake te hanga o ngā rori, kia haumaru ai ngā haerenga


How to apply

Interested? Click Apply and provide a current CV.

Higgins is committed to a drug-free workplace. The successful applicant will be required to complete a Ministry of Justice check and pass pre-employment drug and alcohol testing along with a health check – you’ll need to be fit for work!


We welcome your individuality. We are enriched by so many nationalities, languages, religions, customs, and lifestyles. We are proud of our diversity and see it as one of the things that make us stronger.