25 Traffic Control jobs in Ireland

We Are Hiring
Circet Ireland are looking for Traffic Management Operatives to join our team in Galway and the West of Ireland.

Main Purpose:
Reporting to the Operation Manager, the TM Operative will be responsible for the install, maintenance and removal of all site-based traffic management activities.

Key Responsibilities.

• Competent/adequately qualified for the installation, maintenance & removal of all complex traffic management schemes in both the rural/urban roads network.
• Attend regular site meetings with clients, local authorities, interested 3rd parties.
• Ability to follow complex TM CAD drawings.
• Survey/design traffic management schemes to assist in production of TM plans, taking all associated risks, traffic counts into consideration.
• Great timekeeping/attendance records.

Skills and Competencies
Required:

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to multitask while adapting to ever changing priorities.
• Prior experience in a traffic management environment.
• Adequately trained with qualifications for the implementation of temporary traffic management.
• Full driving license.
• Flexibility for weekend working.
• Prior experience working in a fast paced/quick turnaround environment
• Open availability
• Good knowledge of online based systems.
• Sector scheme 12D qualified preferred but not essential as training will be provided.

What We Offer

• Great shift rates of pay (Based on 10 hours)
• Full PPE provided
• Works phone
• Enhanced overtime rates
• Guaranteed hours
• Full Time contract
• Part of the largest telecommunications company in Europe

Are you highly organised, safety-focused, and calm under pressure? We're looking for skilled Traffic Management Operatives (TMOs) to ensure the safe and efficient flow of traffic through roadworks in rural and urban areas. This essential role keeps road users and workers safe, following Chapter 8 of the Road Traffic Signs Manual.

Key Responsibilities

• Traffic Management Setup: Install and maintain cones, signs, barriers, traffic lights, and other control measures.
• Monitoring & Adjustments: Track traffic flow and make real-time adjustments to minimise congestion and risks.
• Safety Compliance: Follow strict safety protocols, use PPE, and ensure all measures meet regulations.
• Communication: Coordinate with team members, supervisors, and the public on diversions, closures, and updates.
• Emergency Response: React quickly to incidents, rerouting traffic and supporting emergency services when required.
• Reporting: Keep accurate records of activities, incidents, and changes to traffic management plans.
• Regulation Adherence: Apply local and national traffic management guidelines at all times.
• Equipment Maintenance: Inspect and maintain all traffic control equipment.

Qualifications

• Safe Pass certification
• Manual Handling certification
• Full driving licence
• CSCS Signing, Lighting & Guarding (SLG) – desirable

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: €14.50-€18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 48 per week

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Bike to work scheme
• Company pension
• Sick pay

Experience:

• Traffic Management Operative : 1 year (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• Ireland (preferred)

Work Location: Remote

Job Title:
Traffic Management Designer 

Location:
This position may be based at either of our offices in Limerick, Tullamore or Kilkenny

Join One of Ireland's Leading Civil Engineering Companies

About Shareridge

Shareridge is one of Ireland's fastest-growing and most respected civil engineering companies, with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality water conservation and public realm projects nationwide. We pride ourselves on fostering a safe, inclusive, and dynamic work environment where our diverse team thrives and grows together.

As we continue to expand, we are now looking for a Traffic Management Designer to join our team in the Midlands and South East, with the role based at our Tullamore office.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated, career-driven individual to join an ambitious company that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous development.

What You'll Be Doing

• Prepare concept and outline design sketches for traffic management solutions.
• Develop drawings at preliminary and detailed design stages with attention to improvement opportunities.
• Estimate time and resources required for drawing production and project tasks.
• Conduct site visits and carry out surveys to support design decisions.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues to ensure timely and high-quality project delivery.
• Work within allocated budgets and timelines.
• Maintain a high standard of drawing accuracy and presentation to uphold our client-focused approach.
• Contribute to the ongoing improvement of internal processes and workflows.

What We're Looking For

• A degree (or equivalent qualification) in Engineering or a related field.
• Previous experience in Traffic Management design
• Solid technical expertise and excellent communication skills.
• Strong understanding of transport planning, spatial planning, and traffic design—especially at concept, feasibility, and preliminary stages.
• A working knowledge of Health & Safety regulations and practices.
• A detail-oriented and proactive approach with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Why Join Shareridge?

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Comprehensive benefits package
• A positive and supportive work culture
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development
• Be part of an ambitious team driving real change across civil infrastructure in Ireland

Apply now through the link below or contact our recruitment team directly on to learn more.

General operative require for traffic management and labouring on road works.

Based at Ringaskiddy.

Inmediate start. Weekly pay.

Safe pass and manual handling required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: €19.00-€22.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

Are you highly organised, safety-focused, and calm under pressure? We're looking for skilled Traffic Management Operatives (TMOs) to ensure the safe and efficient flow of traffic through roadworks in rural and urban areas. This essential role keeps road users and workers safe, following Chapter 8 of the Road Traffic Signs Manual.

Key Responsibilities

• Traffic Management Setup: Install and maintain cones, signs, barriers, traffic lights, and other control measures.
• Monitoring & Adjustments: Track traffic flow and make real-time adjustments to minimise congestion and risks.
• Safety Compliance: Follow strict safety protocols, use PPE, and ensure all measures meet regulations.
• Communication: Coordinate with team members, supervisors, and the public on diversions, closures, and updates.
• Emergency Response: React quickly to incidents, rerouting traffic and supporting emergency services when required.
• Reporting: Keep accurate records of activities, incidents, and changes to traffic management plans.
• Regulation Adherence: Apply local and national traffic management guidelines at all times.
• Equipment Maintenance: Inspect and maintain all traffic control equipment.

Qualifications

• Safe Pass certification
• Manual Handling certification
• Full driving licence
• CSCS Signing, Lighting & Guarding (SLG) – desirable

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: €14.50-€18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 48 per week

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Bike to work scheme
• Company pension
• Sick pay

Experience:

• Traffic Management Operative : 1 year (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• Ireland (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Around the world, SYSTRA's specialists plan, design, integrate, test, commission, project manage and deliver mass transit and mobility solutions that are relied on by more than 50 million people every day.

For more than 60 years, the Group has been committed to helping cities and regions contribute to their development by creating, improving and modernising their transport infrastructure with sustainability, accessibility and innovation at the heart of our designs. With over 10,300 colleagues globally and around 1000 in the UK & Ireland we are growing significantly and seeking out the very best talent to join the SYSTRA signature team and be part of leading the way in infrastructure design.

Context

SYSTRA is experiencing significant growth in Ireland, having recently won numerous prestigious local awards. This is an exciting time to join our team and contribute to our market expansion.

In this role you will oversee the development of construction stage traffic management plans and facilitate co-ordination of traffic management proposals across multiple urban corridor schemes with internal and external stakeholders. Apply company procedures and systems to promote high levels of health, safety and wellbeing of staff and other stakeholders whilst personally contributing to and leading these initiatives.

Be the technical lead on projects, inspire & expand the skill set of the team, safeguarding profitability through engagement with Project Managers and promote efficient engineering delivery based on a right first-time principle.

Support the business in delivering excellence and upholding the effective and consistent implementation of SYSTRA Company policies and procedures.

Missions/Main Duties

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Lead major traffic management schemes, including traffic signal-related schemes, from initiation to hand over for implementation, ensuring Client commitments are met.
• Undertake the duties of designer as highlighted in the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Construction) Regulations 2013.
• Act as designer, checker and approver on projects as directed.
• Input into the technical delivery of urban traffic designs
• Deliver a portfolio of projects to the required quality, time and budget.
• Manage the checking and approval process to ensure compliance with both client and business requirements.
• Support the sales team to maximise both company and team opportunities with Clients.
• Act as Line Manager to junior team members, including the management of direct reports.
• Develop staff to ensure the skills are available within the team to meet business objectives.
• Undertake technical training of staff.
• Manage relationships with various internal and external stakeholders.
• Apply procedures and systems to ensure the safety and wellbeing of your team and other stakeholders.
• Maintain and encourage best practice through regular lessons learning and "Learn-it" sessions.

Profile/Skills

To be successful in this role, we are looking for:

• Extensive traffic management experience in live urban environments
• A bachelor's degree in engineering (or equivalent)
• Membership of a relevant professional institution.
• Professionally qualified or working towards Chartered Engineer status.
• Formal training / certification in Chapter 8 is desirable
• Safe pass accreditation is desirable
• Ability in the application of safety, health and welfare regulations.
• Experienced at working with contractors in a design and build environment
• Experienced with highway design regulations
• Experience with Traffic Permit procedures
• Experience of contract conditions, processes and procedures
• Working knowledge of Irish health and safety regulations
• Ability in programming, delivery, budgets and timescales.
• Experience of designing and checking civil engineering deliverables.
• Good command of written and spoken English.
• Possess a full, clean driving license.

Why SYSTRA?

Our three core values: Excellence, Connected Teams and Bold Leadership are kept at the heart of everything we do. We strive for the highest levels of technical excellence, achieving the best results through teamwork, both locally and internationally, and reward innovative thinking through encouraging all colleagues to think as leaders. We offer clear and well supported pathways for career development and qualification attainment, a competitive remuneration package including a bonus and private healthcare, and a broad suite of flexible benefits to suit your lifestyle.

Flexibility

Because we value who you are as much as what you do, we want you to feel supported at work. We offer hybrid working, balancing the benefits of working from home with time in our modern, well-equipped offices for that crucial in-person contact, team development and collaborative working. We also recognise that life doesn't always run to the same schedule for everyone, so we have a dedicated flexible working policy to support you in tailoring your work life to reach your full potential, for more details on this, please get in touch.

Diversity & Inclusion

We provide a warm welcome and encourage applications from a diverse range of people who can enrich our company and offer perspectives which will drive better solutions in a truly inclusive environment. Our employee led working groups and clearly defined strategy help us to keep at the leading edge of important issues and keep us accountable. We want our colleagues to feel comfortable to bring their whole selves to work and continually seek new ideas and contributions to ensure we continue to grow and develop in this space.

Wellbeing

It's no surprise that people do their best work when they feel physically and mentally supported. Our SYSTRA Wellness Programme offers a wide range of support; from Wellness champions, to free health checks, healthy eating workshops and regular seminars, alongside access to a wide range of external support. We offer two paid days for charity work and an ever-growing social calendar.

About
Apply and find out more about how Systra can support you in your career journey. If you require any adjustments or financial assistance to support you in your application or interview process please email:

(email protected) where your request will be treated confidentially and with respect. We pledge to offer an interview to any candidates with a disability who apply for a role and meet the minimum criteria.

As we are always looking to expand our team, we would still be interested in hearing from you if you fulfil most, but not all, of the relevant criteria for the role – you could still be just what we are looking for.

Due to continued expansion Total Highway Maintenance are now looking for:

Traffic Management Manager

Position Purpose:

• To plan and coordinate road traffic management jobs.
• To allocate these jobs and the teams to work on them.
• To ensure the Company complies with all Regularity Legislation and industry best practice
• To ensure that employees are adequately aware of their legislative responsibilities under the Code of Practice for Temporary Traffic Management and its amendments.
• To ensure that planned new builds and distribution upgrade aims of the Company Business Plan are achieved
• To provide professional support and advice to areas of the company's management team and Employees.
• To contribute to the continuous improvement, implementation, maintenance and monitoring of the company's procedures, policies, practices and plant and equipment.
• To provide timely and practical information, advice and assistance to management and staff on arange of quality and health, safety and environment issue

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From €38,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension

Work Location: On the road

We are currently seeking experienced traffic management operatives to join our team in Limerick.

Key Responsibilities:

Set up and dismantle traffic management systems, including signage, cones, and barriers.

Ensure safe and efficient movement of vehicles and pedestrians through work zones.

Follow site-specific safety procedures and instructions.

Work collaboratively with the site team to maintain a safe working environment.

Perform general site duties as required.

Requirements:

Valid Safe Pass

Valid Manual Handling Certificate

CSCS SLG (Signing, Lighting & Guarding) Card

Full Driver's License (B or higher preferred)

Previous experience in traffic management or construction (advantageous but not essential)

Good communication and teamwork skills

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: €15.22-€20.16 per hour

Work Location: In person

We've worked hard to build a culture where people feel a genuine sense of belonging, wherever they work in our operations, and whatever their role. Our culture is grounded in our core values and our very strong commitment to delivering every day for our clients and their customers, getting everyone home safely, and caring about your wellbeing.

We believe the diverse work we do really matters – whether we are connecting people and businesses to complex fibre networks, supporting large industrial projects and utilities, building modular spaces in which to learn, work or play, or delivering creative events to inspire and entertain.

Responsibilities:

• Adhere to and maintain compliance with all Health and Safety procedures within your work. Ensuring you are responsible for yourself and/or team members who report into you
• Survey & plan the traffic management layout required for the required site works
• Complete site risk assessments, carry out regular site checks and make relevant equipment adjustments as required based on site conditions and requests from the client or general public
• Install, maintain and remove temporary traffic management equipment as per chapter 8 requirements and provided Traffic Management Plans
• Carry out "Stop & Go" activities, setup temporary traffic light systems, manage pedestrian walkways and road closures as required
• Ensure a safe working environment is maintained for crews, pedestrians and road users while working on footpaths & roadways
• Safety load and unload Traffic Management equipment from vehicles at our yard and site locations
• Comply with all of Actavo's safe working policies and procedures
• Ensure PPE & Equipment is in good working order and use as prescribed
• Represent Actavo and our clients in a positive and professional manner and manage public queries in an efficient and effective way

Requirements:

• SLG
• Safe Pass
• Manual Handling
• Driving license

• Minimum 1 year's onsite traffic management experience

• Ability to understand site maps and following written and spoken guidelines

• Ability to use mobile devices and Apps for managing & documenting works
• Excellent communication skills and able to operate a 2-way radio system
• Class B driving license for driving company vehicles
• Strong communication skills in English and confident communicating with peopl
• A team player, happy to support other members of the team and work well in a small fast-paced team is essential
• A good level of written and spoken English is required
• The ability to organise your own workload and deal with conflicting priorities, while ensuring timelines are met even at short notice
• Flexible working hours and ability to work evenings and weekends as requested
• Comfortable to work outdoors for extended periods of time

Benefits:

• Pension plan
• Life assurance – 4 times your annual salary
• Employee assistance programme
• Refer a friend scheme
• Maternity pay
• Employee discounts – on hotels, gyms, electronics and more
• Educational assistance
• Career progression opportunities
• Long Service Awards