Traffic Management Plan Designer

Turn complex works into safe, practical traffic management plans.

We are looking for an experienced TTM Planner to join our Christchurch Maintenance team.

This is a key planning role responsible for developing, reviewing and coordinating Temporary Traffic Management Plans that support the safe and efficient delivery of maintenance, construction, renewal and emergency works.

You will work closely with operational teams, STMS personnel, clients and Road Controlling Authorities to develop plans that are compliant, practical and ready to put into action. The role includes engaging regularly with the Christchurch City Council TMP approval team and coordinating with other affected stakeholders.

What you’ll be doing

In this role, you will:

• Prepare TMPs for road maintenance, construction, renewals and emergency works
• Complete site assessments and identify appropriate traffic management methodologies
• Produce accurate TMP drawings and supporting documentation
• Develop practical, buildable and fit-for-purpose plans that align with the proposed work methodology
• Manage submissions, extensions and supporting information within contract and RCA timeframes
• Liaise with Christchurch City Council and other RCAs regarding requirements, network impacts and approvals
• Coordinate with public transport operators, emergency services, utility providers and network operators
• Work alongside Activity Managers, Project Managers, Supervisors and STMS personnel
• Identify clashes with other planned traffic management activities and help find workable solutions
• Maintain accurate planning records, drawing registers and version control
• Support plan amendments where site conditions or work methodologies change
• Provide urgent, after-hours or emergency planning support when reasonably required

About you

You will bring:

• A current TTM Planner qualification, or the ability to obtain the required qualification
• A sound understanding of COPTTM/NZGTTM and relevant RCA requirements
• Experience developing TMPs in road maintenance, civil construction or a similar environment
• Competence using approved TMP design and drawing software
• An understanding of road corridor operations and practical worksite risks
• Strong planning, communication and stakeholder-management skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• A practical approach to problem-solving
• A full Class 1 New Zealand Driver Licence

Previous STMS experience, local authority maintenance-contract experience, or knowledge of Christchurch City Council corridor-access requirements would be an advantage.

What success looks like

You will help ensure TMPs are delivered within programme and approval timeframes, achieve strong first-time approval outcomes and can be safely implemented by our delivery teams.

You will take ownership of planning quality, communicate early when requirements or risks are unclear, and look for practical ways to make traffic management safer and more efficient.

Why this role?

This is an opportunity to:

• Influence how work is safely delivered across the Christchurch road network
• Work closely with experienced operational and traffic management teams
• Develop practical plans that make a visible difference on site
• Build productive working relationships with Christchurch City Council and other network stakeholders
• Contribute to continuous improvement across temporary traffic management planning

If you are an organised and practical TTM professional who understands both planning requirements and the realities of delivering work on the road, we would like to hear from you.

Apply now with your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your TMP planning experience.

This is an urgent appointment, and recruitment will commence as soon as applications are received. Apply early, as we may begin interviewing and progress suitable candidates before the advertised closing date.