Street Works Officer

Street Works Officer – Greater London

Hours: 36 per week. Contract: Temporary. Rate: £21.41 PAYE / £26.90 Umbrella LTD (Inside IR35)

An experienced and motivated Street Works Officer is sought by a local authority in Greater London to join their Traffic & Transportation team on a contract basis. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a highways or street works professional with strong knowledge of NRSWA legislation and permit schemes to play a key role in ensuring works across the borough are delivered safely, efficiently, and in compliance with statutory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out inspections of street works and highway activities to ensure compliance with legislation, permits, and codes of practice.
• Identify defects, safety concerns, and non‑compliance, taking appropriate enforcement action where necessary.
• Issue defect notices, Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs), and signing, lighting and guarding notices.
• Assess traffic management proposals, permit applications, and works durations.
• Liaise with utility companies, contractors, emergency services, and internal departments.
• Monitor ongoing works and assess extension requests and overrun activities.
• Support proactive coordination of highway activities to minimise congestion and disruption.
• Accurately record inspections, notices, and findings using industry IT systems and EToN systems.
• Attend site meetings and provide technical advice on street works matters.
• Assist with investigations, witness statements, and enforcement proceedings where required.

To be considered for this role, you will need

• Proven experience within street works, highways, network management, or inspection roles.
• Strong working knowledge of the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 (NRSWA), Traffic Management Act 2004, London Permit Scheme and relevant codes of practice and safety legislation.
• Experience carrying out inspections and managing compliance on live highway works.
• Ability to assess traffic management arrangements and permit conditions.
• Confidence working independently and making decisions under pressure.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience issuing notices, permits, or enforcement actions.
• Strong organisational and record‑keeping skills.

Essential Requirements

• NRSWA Supervisor Accreditation (or equivalent proven experience).
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Access to a reliable vehicle capable of carrying equipment.
• Ability to work across site locations and in live highway environments.

Desirable

• Experience working within a local authority environment.
• Understanding of the political and operational context of highways and transport services within local government.

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