Harpers SW Traffic Management

Who We Are

Harpers (South West) Limited is a premier traffic management specialist based in Marlborough, Wiltshire. With over 20 years of experience in the industry, we provide high-level traffic control, technical design, and labour supply services nationwide. We are a team of dedicated professionals who have worked from the ground up, from operatives to senior management, for some of the UK’s leading companies. This deep-rooted expertise allows us to deliver efficient, reliable, and compliant traffic solutions for projects of all sizes.

Our Mission

Our mission is to provide seamless traffic control and expert consultancy that prioritizes safety and operational efficiency. We aim to support the UK’s infrastructure by offering high-quality technical designs and a skilled workforce that can adapt to the complex demands of modern highway and event management. We believe in “early engagement,” helping our clients navigate projects from initial planning to final completion.

Our Core Values

At Harpers South West, our business is built on transparency, expertise, and community:

• Experience-Driven Excellence: With two decades in the sector, we apply “boots on the ground” knowledge to high-level management and consultancy.

• Integrity & Compliance: We operate in strict accordance with the National Highways Sector Scheme (NHSS), Chapter 8, and the Safety at Streetworks Act.

• Innovation in Design: We utilize the latest industry technology, including OS tiles and Cone 11 software, to produce precise and effective traffic schemes.

• Community Commitment: We believe in giving back. We are proud sponsors of grassroots youth football, supporting local teams like the Marlborough Sparrows to foster teamwork and discipline in the next generation.

• Reliability: Whether providing a single operative or a complete scheme design, we pride ourselves on being a dependable partner that our clients can trust.

What We Do

Harpers South West offers a specialized suite of traffic management services:

• Traffic Management Design: Technical, high-quality scheme designs produced using advanced CAD software for local authority and national approvals.

• Labour Supply: Nationwide provision of highly skilled Traffic Management Operatives, covering 12A/B, 12C, and 12D categories.

• Consultancy Services: Strategic support for large-scale schemes, offering 15 years of management insight from early engagement to project handover.

• Event Management: Expert planning and execution of traffic and pedestrian flows for public and private events.

Careers at Harpers South West

We are a company founded by people who started as operatives, so we understand the value of hard work and professional growth. We are always looking for dedicated people to join our nationwide labour supply network.

Typical Job Opportunities Include:

• 12A/B Operatives: Specialized roles for high-speed road networks and motorway schemes.

• 12C & 12D Operatives: Roles focused on mobile lane closures and urban/rural street works.

• Traffic Management Designers: Technical roles for those skilled in CAD and Cone 11 software to create compliant traffic schemes.

• Scheme Managers & Consultants: Leadership positions for experienced professionals to oversee project delivery and client liaison.

• Trainee Positions: We welcome those looking to enter the industry, providing a pathway to gain National Highways Sector Scheme certifications.

Why Join the Harpers Team?

• Work with Experts: Join a team led by professionals with 20+ years of diverse industry experience.

• Nationwide Exposure: Our labour supply supports projects across the entire United Kingdom, offering a variety of work environments.

• A Supportive Culture: We value our staff not just as workers, but as part of a community, reflected in our support for local youth and sports initiatives.

• Professional Standards: Work for a firm that is deeply committed to industry certifications and safety regulations.