T0679 Road Layout Departures Technical Support Task 1

National Highways is looking for the provision of technical support services to provide technical assurance and advice, including the review of Departures from Standards and applications for non-prescribed traffic sign Authorisations.

The overarching objective of this Work Package is to assist the Safer Roads Design (SRD) team in its delivery of key performance measures through a 'right first time' approach. This will be achieved through the following:

• Reviewing departures from standards relating to road geometry and traffic sign/signal/VMS gantry positioning and providing a recommendation to the relevant SRD team specialist/Authorising Signatory within agreed timescales and to the required high quality;
• Supporting the SRD team Designated Responsible Officers and other SRD team specialists by reviewing applications for non-prescribed traffic signs in accordance with the Department for Transport (the department) and National Highways procedures, within agreed timetables;
• Providing specialist technical advice to support Operations Directorate, Major Projects, Service Providers, and the UK construction industry and facilitating external support where required to provide national expert guidance, and
• Acting as a trusted business partner to internal and external clients and our customers by providing timely, high-quality advice on road safety issues.