Darren Clark
Operations Director
A director at bts Group Ltd since 2006, Darren has been operations director since March 2012 at both bts and tbf Traffic Ltd. A key figure at bts for more than 20 years, his personal growth includes the acquisition and overseeing of tbf Traffic Ltd. In addition to working constantly to ensure tbf Traffic delivers quality and value, he is committed to the realisation of the aspirations and potential of the company and of the individuals within it.
Peter Ryland
Business Manager
Peter founded Traffic Management Solutions Ltd. in 2001, having worked in traffic management in both the UK and Ireland. With expert knowledge and valuable connections in the industry, Peter manages all aspects of business development for the company.
Andrew Stiff
Depot Manager (Needham Market)
Andrew has over 12 years’ experience of traffic management, both office-based and roadside. He’s now heading up the tbf depot in Needham Market, where he uses his excellent project planning, management, and implementation skills to deliver top class service.
T: 01449 490865 M: 07880 032319
Email: andrew.stiff@tbftraffic.com
Tim Wright
Depot Manager (South Mimms)
Tim Wright has been in the traffic management business for 20 years. He’s qualified as an IPV TMF, with M1, 2, 3 and TSCO, and has experience in everything from high-speed sector schemes (contra-flows) on the motorway right down to basic stop & go on rural roads.
Tim’s worked his way up through supervisor, operations manager and now depot manager. He joined tbf as part of our exciting expansion in 2021 – a safe pair of hands to run the new Hertfordshire depot.
T: 01707 953457 M: 07968 317544
Email: tim.wright@tbftraffic.com
Simon Large
Depot Manager (Dereham)
Simon has worked within the traffic management industry for 15 years. Previously our Planning Manager, he has a vast knowledge of the process required to plan and set up traffic management. Simon has worked his way up from operative, coordinator, planner, senior planner, planning manager, and now to depot manager. Simon has experience with local councils and permits – he is now focusing on continuing growth and excellency at the Dereham depot.
T: 01362 685992 M: 07968 317544
Email: simon.large@tbftraffic.com
Our Support Team
Our Traffic Management on the road is what is visible of tbf Traffic but behind the scenes a well-oiled, efficient support team makes it all happen from planning, scheduling, accounts to dealing with the clients and public. Meet the team:
Ben Licence
Health & Safety Advisor
Ben joined tbf in autumn 2022, bringing years of H&S and logistics experience. He champions health and safety within the business: providing audits, induction training, advice and support.
Anne-Marie Kewley
Admin Manager
Anne-Marie joined tbf Traffic in December 2016. After leaving university, Anne-Marie worked in Social Work throughout the UK for 12 years before returning to Suffolk. Anne-Marie has brought her varied skills and experience to tbf Traffic and has developed a solid administration routine for the company.
Nicola Barnes
Administrator
Nicola started her role at tbf in 2022, applying years of industry-specific HR and admin skills to the role of Administrator. She provides back-office support for all three tbf Traffic depots, liaising with management and operatives alike to keep things running smoothly.
Sophie Stillman
Administrator
Sophie started working for tbf in January 2022, and now has five years’ total experience in traffic management administration. Her admin skills provide vital support for all of our depots as the business grows, and she assists in job processing, liaising with the planning team.
Matt Page
Operations Manager
Matt Page started at tbf in 2018 and has worked in the traffic management industry for 16 years in total. He has been invaluable in setting up our South Mimms depot (opened 2021), taking up the role of Operations Manager and helping to establish tbf’s reputation in new arenas.
Rob Tooke
Head Coordinator
Rob keeps things moving: assigning jobs to our traffic management operatives, liaising with clients, and making sure everybody knows what's going on. Effective communication = efficient work!
Tom Marshall
Contract Supervisor – South Mimms
Tom started at tbf in 2021 as a traffic management operative, and quickly proved himself capable of more extensive responsibility. Now qualified to M1/M2 M3 M5 M6 M7 + 12ab, he’s in charge of the day-to-day running of a major contract for our South Mimms depot, as well helping with other contracts.
Allan Smith
Coordinator – Needham
Allan has long been associated with bts Group and joined the tbf Traffic team to assist with the logistics of scheduling utility works, and other areas of operation. He flourished in the role and is now the traffic coordinator at our Needham Market depot, assisting in the progression, growth and development of the depot.
Ellie Martin
Coordinator – Dereham
Ellie joined our Dereham depot in July 2023, having coordinated a team of over 35 TM operatives in her previous job. With three years’ traffic experience (and a Lantra M7), plus more time in the transport sector, she’s thriving in her role coordinating jobs day-to-day, liaising with customers, and managing the depot’s social media.
Billy Sharp
Coordinator – Dereham
Billy joined the tbf Traffic Dereham depot in 2021 and has been a Coordinator since 2022. His 15 years’ experience in traffic management, high standards of work, and in-depth local knowledge have transferred well to coordination and proved invaluable to the growing Norfolk depot.
Tony Brame
Planning Manager
Tony has worked in traffic management for over 15 years, and has been with tbf for around eight of those. He has continued to develop his expertise at the company – first as a Compliance officer, then Planner and Senior Planner, and now Planning Manager. Tony plans tbf's works and managing the planning team on a day-to-day basis.
Liam Moore
Planner
Liam worked as a traffic management operative for many years before moving into the support team. Liam now produces all required CAD drawings, TTRO applications and notices, to ensure jobs go ahead as planned.
Lynne Riches
Planner
Lynne joined the tbf team in 2022, bringing with her eight years’ TM experience and a well-honed talent for planning and co-ordination. She produces CAD drawings, handles TTRO applications, and liaises with customers to keep things running smoothly.
Craig Ellis
Planner
Craig joined tbf in 2022 with extensive experience in the industry as an operative, surveyor, and planner. Now with eight years’ TM under his belt (and Lantra M1/M2/M3/M5/M6/M7 qualifications), he draws up CAD plans and obtains TTROs for the growing Dereham depot.
Shaun Whitfield
Planner
Shaun has 14 years of experience in traffic management and holds Lantra M1/M2/M5/M6 qualifications. He’s now expanding his expertise by training as a full-time Planner – creating bespoke traffic management plans using CAD software, liaising with clients and local authorities, and processing applications.
Liam Kiddle
Planner
Liam joined tbf in March 2022, having already gained a year’s experience in TM planning straight out of college. He produces CAD drawings, makes TTRO applications, issues notices, and generally works hard to make sure jobs go ahead as planned!
Dan Hillier
Sign Technician
Dan's role includes creating signage processes, and designing and creating bespoke signs for tbf Traffic's clients.