Head of Streetworks

Description

As Head of Street Works, you will lead all aspects of street works delivery for the regional programme, ensuring that works are planned, coordinated, and executed safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with statutory regulations.

This position will act on behalf of a major network operator to ensure the smooth coordination, compliance, and performance of all street works activities across a large-scale gas network renewal and new connections project.

You’ll serve as the senior interface between the client organisation, delivery contractors, local authorities, and other statutory undertakers to ensure that all street works run seamlessly and with minimal disruption to the public.

• Manage performance targets for permits, reinstatement quality, overruns, and defect rates.
• Act as the client’s representative for all street works interfaces between delivery contractors, local authorities, and other utilities.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with Transport for London, borough councils, and other statutory undertakers to coordinate activities and resolve issues.
• Identify process enhancements and introduce digital tools or alternative working methods to improve efficiency and reduce disruption.
• Provide leadership and mentoring to internal teams and contractor partners.
• Ensure compliance with the Specification for the Reinstatement of Openings in Highways (SROH), traffic management standards, and safety requirements.
• Use systems such as Street Manager, Symology, or Elgin/One.Network to monitor progress and report performance to senior stakeholders.
• Conduct contractor audits and drive continuous improvement through collaborative working and innovation.
• Lead the end-to-end coordination of all street works across the North London network, ensuring compliance with the New Roads and Street Works Act (NRSWA), Traffic Management Act (TMA), and London Permit Scheme (LoPS).
• Oversee permit applications and approvals, engaging proactively with highway authorities to prevent conflicts and delays.

Requirements

The role will suit an experienced professional with a strong background in utilities street works, permitting, and stakeholder engagement — particularly across London’s complex highways and urban environments.

You must be living and authorised to work in the UK to be eligible for this role as Visa sponsorship isn’t available.

• Proficient in street works management systems and data-driven performance reporting.
• Comprehensive understanding of NRSWA, Traffic Management Act, LoPS, and SROH.
• Proven experience in street works management within utilities, highways, or local authority sectors.

Benefits

• Salary: £80,000 – £85,000 + package

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance