Street Works Manager

Description:

Street Works Manager 
We are seeking a Street Works Manager to lead the coordination and management of street works activities, ensuring compliance with the New Roads and Street Works Act (NRSWA) and Traffic Management Act (TMA). The successful candidate will be responsible for managing street works operations, coordinating highway activities, developing key stakeholder relationships, and leading a small team to minimise disruption across the highway network.

Key Details:
·Contract: Temporary
·Contract duration: Initial 3-month contract with potential for extension
·Working Pattern: Hybrid
·Start date: ASAP
 
Day-to-day of the role:
·Lead the Street Works service in accordance with NRSWA and TMA legislation.
·Coordinate and regulate street works, highway works, and related activities undertaken by utility companies, contractors, and developers.
·Manage relationships with utility providers, emergency services, neighbouring authorities, and internal stakeholders.
·Oversee inspections of street works and reinstatements, ensuring compliance with legislation and permit conditions.
·Support the coordination of highway works programmes and planned events to minimise disruption and congestion.
·Manage permit schemes, enforcement activities, and associated financial processes.
·Monitor service performance, analyse data, and prepare technical and operational reports.
·Chair stakeholder meetings and act as the lead contact for street works matters.
·Lead, manage, and develop a team to deliver a high-performing, customer-focused service.

Required Skills & Qualifications:
·Degree, HNC, or equivalent relevant experience.
·NRSWA Supervisor Accreditation.
·Significant knowledge of the New Roads and Street Works Act (NRSWA) and Traffic Management Act (TMA).
·Strong understanding of highways legislation and maintenance practices.
·Experience within street works, permit schemes, highways operations, or a similar environment.
·Previous management or team leadership experience.
·Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
·Ability to work independently and drive service improvements.
 
Previous experience within Street works is essential for this position.
For a full description and further information on the role, please call Phoebe Kingston at Carrington West on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)

What you need to do now:
If you are interested in this role and fit the criteria above, please send us your application today. If you have any questions about the vacancy, please contact Phoebe at Carrington West on (phone number removed)

Footnote:
If you feel that you are right for this job technically, but the rate, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for jobs very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.
Even if you are happy in your current job for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Transport & Infrastructure professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Our specialist team has a combined 70+ years' experience in this market. Please call Phoebe at Carrington West on (phone number removed) for more information.
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