Avanti Traffic Management

Who We Are

Avanti Traffic Management is the specialist highway services division of the John Henry Group, a leading national infrastructure provider with over 30 years of experience. Based in Longstanton, Cambridge, and operating nationwide, Avanti is much more than a regular highways company. We provide the essential safety and logistical support that enables civil engineering and telecommunications projects to succeed. With a focus on performance and safety, we create progressive working environments for engineers across the UK’s road and motorway networks.

Our Mission

Our mission is to create safe, high-performance working environments by providing unrivalled traffic management expertise. We aim to protect and support the UK’s civil infrastructure by delivering precision-led operations that adhere to the most stringent client requirements, ensuring every project is managed with the care and attention it deserves.

Our Core Values

As part of the John Henry Group, Avanti operates under a set of shared values developed in collaboration with our workforce:

• Excellence: We put safety first in everything we do, minimizing environmental and injury risks. We deliver our work to a high standard, with commercial acumen and a pride in the quality of our workmanship.

• Forward Thinking: We take a creative approach to problem-solving. We constantly challenge the way we operate and invest in new technologies and innovations, like advanced safety equipment and digital planning tools, to stay ahead of industry standards.

• Together: We value people and relationships. We listen to one another, provide encouragement, and work collectively to resolve issues. We stay true to our family-owned roots by treating colleagues and clients with honesty and respect.

• Customer Awareness: We pride ourselves on being proactive and responsive, communicating openly with clients to ensure their expectations are not just met, but exceeded.

What We Do

Avanti provides a comprehensive suite of traffic management services, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year:

• Planning & Design: Expertise in large-scale technical design and planning, liaising directly with local authorities and using the latest CAD technology.

• High-Speed & Low-Speed TM: Fully accredited to install lane closures on all types of roads and motorways (up to 70mph) nationwide.

• Full-Scale Road Closures: Managing complex closures for infrastructure and utility projects with specialized equipment.

• National Coverage: The capability to deploy our workforce across our entire footprint through offices located throughout the country.

Careers at Avanti Traffic Management

Avanti is a place where safety and professional growth are prioritized. We are looking for individuals who share our drive for excellence and our commitment to keeping the UK’s infrastructure safe.

Typical Job Opportunities Include:

• Traffic Management Operatives (TMO): Trained and accredited personnel responsible for the physical installation of closures and traffic systems.

• High-Speed Operatives: Specialists for motorway networks (12A/B) qualified to work in high-velocity environments.

• Trainee Supervisors: Pathways for experienced operatives to move into leadership roles, managing site teams and client liaison.

• CAD Technicians & Designers: Office-based roles focused on creating scaled traffic management plans and seeking council approvals.

• Works Supervisors: Senior roles responsible for conducting site audits, maintaining safety standards, and team mentoring.

Why Join Avanti?

• A Family-Owned Legacy: Work for a business that has never forgotten the importance of valuing its people and building honest relationships.

• Innovation & Equipment: Gain experience with the latest safety equipment and forward-thinking solutions in the highways sector.

• Stability & Growth: As a key part of the John Henry Group, we offer long-term career stability and a clear pathway for professional advancement.

• Comprehensive Training: We ensure our workforce is fully accredited and supported with ongoing skill development.