Highways Facilitator

Lumsden & Carroll Civil Engineering

Bowburn

On-site

GBP 32,000 - 42,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Hybrid Working

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Job summary

Lumsden & Carroll Civil Engineering in Bowburn seeks a Highways Facilitator to support the Frameworks Project and Streetworks Co ordinator. You will provide site and office support to Northumbrian Water, ensuring activities are coordinated and delivered on time to avoid penalties.

The role requires occupational experience in construction, a UK driving license, and street works qualification. Hybrid working may be available and safety is a core priority.

Qualifications

Occupational experience in construction environment.
UK driving license – essential.
Street works qualification – preferred.

Responsibilities

Support Streetworks activities and wider team.
Submit permit applications within required timeframes, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
Monitor ongoing works to ensure adherence to schedules, safety standards and permit conditions.
Coordinate traffic management requirements to minimise disruption and ensure safe working environments.
Attend site meetings to discuss and agree TM and permits with Local Authorities.
Maintain compliance with statutory regulations and assist with reporting.

Skills

UK driving license

Education

Occupational experience in construction environment

Street works qualification

Tools

Street works qualification

Job description

All current vacancies

Role

Highways Facilitator

Closing date

18/10/2026

Location

Bowburn - Salaried

Sector

Civil Engineering - Drainage & Wastewater Network

About The Role

We are recruiting a Highways Facilitator to support the Frameworks Project and Streetworks Co ordinator as part of a small team within Customer and Service. You will provide both site and office support to our client, Northumbrian Water, ensuring all activities are efficiently coordinated and delivered on time to maintain smooth operational performance. Accuracy and timely preparation of information and reports are essential, along with a strong commitment to maintaining high standards across all tasks to minimise the risk of financial penalties.

What We Will Expect From You

Supporting Streetworks Activities, along with wider team
Submit permit applications within required timeframes, ensuring accuracy and compliance
Monitor ongoing works to ensure adherence to agreed schedules, safety standards, and permit conditions
Liaise with local authorities, utility companies, and contractors to schedule and approve works on public highways
To build a trusted relationship with internal and external stakeholders
Co-ordinate traffic management requirements to minimise disruption to the public and ensure safe working environments
Attend site meetings to discuss and agree TM and permits with Local Authorities
Handle Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs) and resolve non-compliance issues, including Section74 fines
Work with Site Manager/Contract Managers/Project Managers/ Supervisors to ensure and maintain compliance with statutory regulations
Monitor quality and compliance, producing monthly and weekly resources as deemed necessary by management
Compete general administration tasks as required, updating corporate systems
Provide holiday cover for other roles within the team
Educate, promote and coach colleagues with best practise with regards to street works
Partake in a weekend rota to cover a day shift – currently 1/6
Control and manage the recording and rectification of defects
The Group is committed to achieving a high standard of Health and Safety in all its activities and the post holder will be expected to contribute to maintaining standards to ensure compliance with all appropriate legislation
To take a full role in the implementation of personal development through appraisals and to participate in any identified training or development opportunities
To recognise the importance of fairness and equality in the workplace, to treat everyone with dignity and respect

It is not possible for this document to totally encompass or define all tasks that may be required of the post holder. The outlined duties may therefore vary from time to time without materially changing either the character or level of responsibility.

What To Expect From Us

Care: We prioritise your wellbeing and development, offering a supportive environment where you’re encouraged to grow, learn, and bring your best self to work
Trust: You’ll have the autonomy to take ownership of your work, with managers who believe in your abilities and are there to support you when needed
Integrity: We do the right thing, even when it’s not the easiest option. You can rely on open, honest communication and fair decision making
Respect: We value diverse perspectives and create a workplace where everyone is listened to, valued, and treated with dignity
Working Together: Collaboration is at the heart of how we operate. You’ll join a team that celebrates shared success and supports one another to achieve great results

Qualifications

Occupational experience in construction environment
UK driving license – essential
Street works qualification – preferred

Attributes & Skills

Encourage and supports other colleagues
Friendly and approachable and caring
Has a ‘can do / will do’ attitude
Analysis own performance and takes steps to improve this
Remains focused when faced with competing demands
Keeps people informed of progress on key tasks
Adapts their communication style to suit their customer / colleague responding to their feedback
Is open to new ideas and listens to others point of view
Is open and honest
Consistently makes decision which brings benefit to customers
Conducts themselves in a courteous and professional manner
Professional behaviour at all times