Highways Network Management Technician

Matchtech; Croft; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech is seeking a Network Management Technician to support the assessment and administration of highway works, permits and road space applications. The role is based in Croft and requires regular office attendance, with a minimum of three days per week during the first four weeks before reducing to one day per week.

You will work with Street Manager and One.Network, apply NRSWA knowledge, assess permit applications, and coordinate with highway authorities and utilities to ensure safe,

Qualifications

• Experience in Streetworks and NRSWA within utilities, contract partners or highway authorities.
• Strong understanding of highway works legislation and permit schemes.
• Practical experience using Street Manager and One.Network.
• Understanding of permit assessment, challenges, approvals and variations.
• Knowledge of Section 50, Section 171 and Road Space Booking applications.
• Clear communication and ability to work with internal/external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Assess short-duration permit applications including emergency and urgent works.
• Issue approvals or challenge applications based on provided information.
• Manage modification requests and variations per legislation.
• Assess third-party applications without Street Manager access.
• Use Street Manager and One.Network to review highway works information.
• Apply NRSWA knowledge to permit decisions.
• Record and update work information in Confirm system.
• Collaborate with utilities, contract partners and authorities to support network management.

Skills

Streetworks experience

NRSWA knowledge

Permit assessment

Stakeholder coordination

Attention to detail

Tools

Street Manager

One.Network

Confirm works management

Job description

Matchtech is seeking a Network Management Technician to support the assessment and administration of highway works, permits and road space applications. The role is based in Croft and requires regular office attendance, with a minimum of three days per week during the first four weeks before reducing to one day per week.

You will work with Street Manager and One.Network, apply NRSWA knowledge, assess permit applications, and coordinate with highway authorities and utilities to ensure safe,