Network Coordinator

Surrey County Council; Cobham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Surrey County Council is seeking a Network Coordinator to join its Network Coordination team. This role involves managing traffic movements, assessing permit applications, and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation to serve the community effectively. The position offers competitive benefits, including 26 days' holiday and employee assistance programs.

Benefits

26 days' holiday, rising to 30 days with service

Option to buy additional annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Local government salary-related pension

Lifestyle discounts

2 paid volunteering days per year

Access to a learning and development hub

Qualifications

• Experience working within NRSWA/TMA legislation for a Highway Authority or Utility Company.
• Understanding of the Road Traffic Act and Highway Act.
• Ability to work successfully as part of a high-profile team.

Responsibilities

• Assess incoming permit applications and road space requests for accuracy.
• Monitor permits and negotiate with works promoters to minimize network disruption.
• Ensure compliance with NRSWA, TMA, SEPS, and SLRS standards.

Skills

Knowledge of permitting systems

Traffic Management

Adaptability under pressure

Education

Street Works Qualification Registration (SWQR)

Job description

This role has a starting salary of £35,730 per annum, based on a 36-hour working week.

We are excited to be hiring a Network Coordinator to join our fantastic Network Coordination team. Join our dynamic team in the Environment, Infrastructure and Growth (EIG) Directorate and be part of providing essential services that benefit every resident, business, and visitor in Surrey!

Rewards And Benefits

• 26 days' holiday (prorated for part-time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service
• Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
• An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
• Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year
• Paternity, adoption, and dependants leave
• A generous local government salary-related pension
• Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping, and many more
• 2 paid volunteering days per year
• Access to a learning and development hub with a wealth of resources

About The Team

The Network Coordination Team comprises 1 Team Leader, 3 Senior Network Coordinators, 8 Network Coordinators, 4 Assistant Network Coordinators, and 2 Network Coordination administrators. The team manages Surrey's road network to ensure efficient traffic movement and reduce congestion. It operates within the Street Works Team, which includes the Compliance Team and Technical Support Team.

About the Role

As a Network Coordinator, you will assess incoming permit applications and road space requests for accuracy and compliance with relevant Acts and schemes. You will discuss non-compliant applications with works promoters, decide on subsequent actions such as implementing the Section 74 overrun process or issuing fixed penalty notices, and coordinate permit approvals or refusals in line with SEPS SLRS requirements.

You will continuously monitor permits, projects, and programs to identify clashes and collaboration opportunities. Based on system advice, experience, and local knowledge, you will proactively negotiate with works promoters to schedule works with minimal network disruption, applying the Street Works Team policies.

Additionally, you will coordinate and challenge work promoters on their work arrangements, including timing, location, and traffic management, ensuring compliance with NRSWA, TMA, SEPS, and SLRS standards to serve highway users effectively.

Shortlisting Criteria

To be considered, your application should clearly demonstrate:

• Good knowledge of permitting systems
• Good knowledge of Traffic Management
• Experience working within NRSWA/TMA legislation for a Highway Authority or Utility Company
• Understanding of the Road Traffic Act and Highway Act
• Ability to work successfully as part of a high-profile team
• Adaptability and flexibility under pressure
• A Street Works Qualification Registration (SWQR)

As part of your application, you will upload your CV and answer these questions:

• Describe your experience with permitting systems, providing specific examples.
• Explain your understanding of traffic management principles and their application in your work, especially related to NRSWA and TMA.
• Provide an example of ensuring compliance with the Road Traffic Act and Highway Act, including how challenges were handled and outcomes achieved.
• Share an experience where you adapted quickly under pressure and collaborated successfully with your team or external partners.

The application deadline is 23:59 on 06/07/2025, with interviews to follow.

Our Commitment

Surrey County Council is a proud Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria and choose to disclose their disability. Our application process is inclusive, and adjustments can be requested for interviews or roles. We value diversity and encourage applications from all underrepresented groups.