Hire Traffic Marshals in the UK
Traffic marshals are a statutory requirement on any construction site with vehicle movements that could endanger workers or members of the public. With CDM and HSE requirements around site vehicle management tightening, the demand for properly qualified, documented traffic marshals is increasing across all project types.
Typical Rate
£14–£19
per hour
Card Required
CSCS Green/Blue Card + Traffic Marshal/Banksman qualification
Turnaround
24 hrs
urgent requirements (most regions)
What Traffic Marshals Do
- Managing vehicle and pedestrian separation on site
- Banksman duties for reversing and manoeuvring vehicles
- Controlling delivery access and egress
- Supervising loading and unloading operations
- Maintaining records of vehicle movements
- Road and footpath traffic management (with Streetworks qualification)
- Emergency access route management
Qualifications & Cards
Card Requirements
Minimum: CSCS Green/Blue Card + Traffic Marshal/Banksman qualification
Traffic marshals on construction sites typically require CSCS card plus a recognised traffic marshal qualification. For public highway works, a Streetworks (NRSWA) card may be required.
- CSCS Card (Green or Blue)
- Traffic Marshal/Banksman qualification (CPCS A40 or equivalent)
- NRSWA Streetworks card (for highway traffic management)
- First Aid (for senior traffic management roles)
Why Use Phoenix Gray to Hire Traffic Marshals?
Traffic marshals are a compliance requirement rather than a discretionary hire — meaning demand spikes when sites go live regardless of wider labour market conditions. Short-notice requirements are common, and marshals with Streetworks qualifications for highway works are harder to source.
General traffic marshals and NRSWA Streetworks-qualified operatives available
CSCS card and traffic marshal qualification verified before placement
Short-notice and urgent requirements handled in most regions
Right-to-work checks completed before deployment
Hire Traffic Marshals by Location
Active recruitment networks across every major UK construction market.
Hiring Traffic Marshals in the UK — FAQs
Is a traffic marshal qualification required by law?
Traffic marshals on CDM-notifiable construction sites must be competent and appropriately trained. While there is no single mandatory qualification, HSE guidance requires demonstrated competence, and most principal contractors require a documented qualification such as CPCS A40 or a recognised traffic marshal course.
Do traffic marshals need a CSCS card?
Yes — traffic marshals working on CSCS-required sites need a valid CSCS card in addition to their traffic marshal qualification.
Can you supply traffic marshals at short notice?
Yes — traffic marshals are one of our most frequently requested short-notice placements. In most regions we can supply qualified marshals within 24 hours.
Do you supply NRSWA Streetworks-trained traffic marshals?
Yes — we have operatives with NRSWA Streetworks qualifications for public highway traffic management. Please specify if this qualification is required when you contact us.
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