Highways Street Works Leader & Regulatory Expert

West Northamptonshire Council; Northampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

West Northamptonshire Council is seeking a lead officer for Street Works and Highway Regulations to oversee the highway network, ensure legislative compliance, and collaborate with internal teams, utilities, contractors and developers. You will manage significant revenue budgets, provide financial performance reports, and support decision-making across the Highways and Transport function.

Applicants should have detailed knowledge of street and road works legislation, and a degree or HND/C in

Qualifications

• Detailed technical knowledge of street and road works legislation and codes of practice.
• Ability to apply legislation practically with a customer-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong working relationships across the organisation and with utility companies, contractors, developers and other stakeholders, helping to resolve complex issues and promote best practice in highway regulation and street works management.
• Ensure that activities affecting the highway are managed safely, efficiently and in line with legislative requirements.
• Oversee significant revenue budgets; monitor income and expenditure and provide regular financial performance reports to support informed decision-making.
• Ensure West Northamptonshire Council, as the Street Authority, discharges its legal duties under the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991, Traffic Management Act 2004, Highways Act 1980 and all associated statutory instruments, regulations, codes of practice and statutory guidance; apply and monitor the Permit Scheme.

Education

Degree or HND/C in Civil Engineering, or substantial vocational experience

Job description

West Northamptonshire Council is seeking a lead officer for Street Works and Highway Regulations to oversee the highway network, ensure legislative compliance, and collaborate with internal teams, utilities, contractors and developers. You will manage significant revenue budgets, provide financial performance reports, and support decision-making across the Highways and Transport function.

Applicants should have detailed knowledge of street and road works legislation, and a degree or HND/C in