Streetworks Administrator

Network Plus group; Stretford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Job summary

Network Plus is seeking a Streetworks Administrator to support the Planning team in programme work. You will submit start/stop notices and permits, respond to council comments, and manage jeopardy to minimise streetworks non-compliance using Street Manager.

The role involves liaising with authorities and subcontractors, ensuring timely data input and documentation, and contributing to continual process improvements within a Utilities-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Experience within the Utilities sector and streetworks environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organisational and planning abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and data input systems.

Responsibilities

• Submit start/stop notices and permits in line with SLA.
• Maintain input into Street Manager and escalate issues promptly.
• Coordinate with clients, authorities and subcontractors to deliver programmes.
• Ensure compliance with s74, defects, FPNS and related legislation.
• Produce daily jeopardy reports and monitor outstanding items.
• Provide general admin support to the Planning team.

Skills

Utilities sector experience

Streetworks knowledge

Communication skills

Organisational skills

MS Office proficiency

Job description

Description

As a Streetworks Administrator, you will support the Planning team. You will provide support to ensure that the company’s work is effectively programmed by submitting start/stopnotices/permits, responding to council comments and jeopardy managing notices/permits to minimise the risk of Streetworks non-compliance using the street manager system.

Key Responsibilities

• Start and stop notices in accordance with SLA and permits
• Understand the street works system and work to the processes accordingly
• Maintain timely and accurate input and uploading of information into street manager ensuring that all issues are recorded and escalated.
• Understand responsibilities for s74/defects/FPNS in line with legislation and ensure evidence is collated in timely manner.
• Be responsible for Streetworks performance and driving continual improvements with the Operational teams
• Liaise with Supervisors and sub-contract teams to ensure programmes are delivered ensuring that all the client and operational requirements are met in a professional and efficient manner.
• Validate and transmit notice/permit requests in a timely manner to support with planning team requests
• Submit final registrations, identify street works issues and apply early intervention and ***escalate*** street works compliance issues where appropriate
• Liaise with local authority’s and client representatives
• Coordinate with other 3rd parties e.g. Parking suspensions, bus stop suspensions, road closures etc
• Analyse and respond to Section 74 charges & fixed penalty offences
• Run and circulate daily jeopardy reports as required
• Monitor and chase any outstanding issues
• Provide general admin support
• Provide a positive and innovative input into the team, through provision of solutions to problems and embracing change
• Ensure that safety issues are reported in line with Company procedures

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Experience of working within the Utilities sector
• Streetworks and experience with sound knowledge and understanding of statutory requirements
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Able to work in an organised manner to meet important deadlines
• In depth understanding of the operational activity
• Exceptional organisational skills
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office systems
• Strong planning and organisational skills
• Ability to communicate effectively under pressure

Job Benefits

We offer a competitive salary based on experience along with a full benefits package.

Network Plus is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.

We are Armed Forces-friendly. We welcome applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, armed forces veterans, cadet instructors and military spouses/partners.

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Network Plus is an award-winning business delivering essential utility and infrastructure services for the UK’s major providers of gas, power, telecoms, transport, water, and wastewater.

We value the variety of experience, perspective, and other points of difference our workforce, clients, and supply chain offer.

We are actively working with colleagues across the Network Plus Group to develop an inclusive environment – we want all our employees to feel valued and included to enable everyone to thrive at work and understand the value of their contribution matters no matter their background, identity, or circumstances.