Highways Street Works & Network Permits Technician

Carrington West; England; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Carrington West is seeking a Network Management Technician for a Local Authority in Leicestershire. The role supports the network management service, assesses street works applications and collaborates with the Network Coordinator to ensure highway compliance across the district.

You will work with Street Manager and One.Network, review permits, and maintain accurate records. Hybrid pattern: one day per week in Croft Depot office and remaining time in the field/remote as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in Street Works / NRSWA within a Utility, Highway Authority or contractor environment.
• Strong knowledge of Street Works legislation and highway network management processes.
• Experience using Street Manager and One.Network.
• Experience assessing permit applications and making decisions on approvals, challenges, variations and modifications.
• Understanding of Section 50 and Section 171 applications.
• Experience liaising with works promoters, contractors, utility companies and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of highway legislation and the requirements surrounding network management.
• Experience using highway management systems; knowledge of Confirm would be advantageous, although full training will be provided.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads and work independently.
• Good communication skills with the ability to provide advice and guidance to internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Assessing and authorising short-duration permit applications, including Immediate Emergency and Urgent Works.
• Reviewing permit applications and issuing agreement to work (GRANT) or challenging applications through modification requests or imposed variations.
• Managing applications received from third parties without access to Street Manager, including Section 50 Street Works Licence applications, Road Space Booking applications and Section 171 applications.
• Supporting the Network Coordinator and NRSWA Inspector with the management of Street Works activities across the highway network.
• Ensuring all works comply with relevant legislation, procedures and network management requirements.
• Using systems including Street Manager and One.Network to assess applications, manage information and monitor works.
• Supporting highway inspections, compliance checks and monitoring of remedial works where required.
• Liaising with utility companies, contractors, works promoters, internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Maintaining accurate records and supporting the efficient management of the highway network.

Skills

Street Works experience

NRSWA knowledge

Highway network knowledge

Stakeholder liaison

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Tools

Street Manager

One.Network

Confirm

Job description

Carrington West is seeking a Network Management Technician for a Local Authority in Leicestershire. The role supports the network management service, assesses street works applications and collaborates with the Network Coordinator to ensure highway compliance across the district.

You will work with Street Manager and One.Network, review permits, and maintain accurate records. Hybrid pattern: one day per week in Croft Depot office and remaining time in the field/remote as needed.