Network Occupancy Coordinator

Carrington West; Stafford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A major highways services provider is seeking an experienced Freelance Network Occupancy Coordinator to support the National Highways contract. This vital role involves managing network occupancy activity and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have a background in traffic management, strong planning skills, and attention to detail. Working across multiple sites in the West Midlands, this position offers a dynamic environment within a high-profile framework.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with traffic management and/or street works is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of highways maintenance environments.
• Strong planning and organisational skills required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate all requests, notices and permits for network occupancy.
• Ensure compliance with NOMs accuracy.
• Validate bookings with National Highways prior to publication.

Skills

Traffic management experience

Knowledge of highways maintenance

Planning and organisational skills

Attention to detail

Ability to manage deadlines

Confident using Microsoft Office

Job description

Freelance Network Occupancy Coordinator

I'm currently working with a major highways services provider supporting the National Highways Area 9 contract, and I'm looking to engage an experienced Network Occupancy Coordinator on a freelance basis to support a busy delivery and planning team. This is a hands‑on coordination role within a critical transport network covering approximately 2,300 miles of the Strategic Road Network across the West Midlands and surrounding counties. The area includes key motorway interchanges and plays a central role in UK connectivity, including works linked to the HS2 network.

The Opportunity

As a freelance Network Occupancy Coordinator, you'll support the Planning, Delivery and Network Occupancy teams by managing and coordinating all network occupancy activity. Your focus will be on ensuring bookings are accurately logged, validated, and managed to maximise delivery while remaining fully compliant with National Highways requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Acting as Works Receiver, managing and coordinating all requests, notices and permits for network occupancy
• Managing all internal and third‑party works within NOMs / street works systems
• Ensuring compliance with NOMs accuracy, including correct on/off road timings
• Reviewing, analysing and providing feedback on network occupancy requests
• Managing communications around booking confirmations, rejections and variations
• Validating bookings with National Highways prior to publication
• Supporting compliance with GM702 requirements on behalf of the client

What I'm Looking For

• Previous experience working with traffic management and/or street works (highly desirable)
• Knowledge of highways maintenance environments
• Strong planning and organisational skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines effectively
• Confident using Microsoft Office and related systems

Contract Details

Freelance / contract engagement
Based across multiple sites in the West Midlands
Working within a high‑profile National Highways framework

If you're an experienced Network Occupancy or Street Works professional looking for your next freelance assignment within a major highways contract, I'd love to speak with you.

For more information please click APPLY NOW or call Luke Clifford on (phone number removed)