Streetworks Co-ordinator

inploi; Stowmarket; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading services company in Stowmarket is seeking a Streetworks Co-ordinator to support operations by ensuring compliance with statutory requirements. The ideal candidate will have strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and experience in streetworks administration. Responsibilities include managing applications to local authorities and maintaining permit trackers, making this role crucial for the success of projects. The position offers a competitive salary and flexible benefits.

Benefits

Pension with up to 8% employer contribution

23 days holiday, rising to 25 days

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible benefits such as Gym Memberships

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a streetworks, utilities, or construction administration role is desirable.
• Knowledge of NRSWA legislation is desirable.
• Strong IT skills are particularly needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit Section 50/171 application requests to Local Authorities.
• Update and maintain permit trackers.
• Manage defect notifications from local authorities.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

IT skills, particularly with Microsoft Excel

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Streetworks Co-ordinator

Stowmarket – Permanent – Competitive Salary + Flexible Benefits

Freedom’s Network Services team offers a great opportunity for a Streetworks Co‑ordinator to join our Streetworks team based in Stowmarket. This is a key role supporting our operations by ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and maintaining strong relationships with local authorities and internal teams. We’re looking for someone with strong organisational skills and attention to detail, who can manage multiple priorities and help keep our projects running smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing and submitting Section 50/171 application requests to Local Authorities in line with statutory noticing requirements and lead‑in times.
• Submitting start, stop, and reinstatement notifications ensuring compliance with deadlines.
• Updating and maintaining permit trackers and ensuring the central filing system is organised and up to date.
• Analysing and responding to Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs) and Section 74 charges, escalating issues as necessary.
• Managing defect notifications from local authorities and liaising with Operations teams for resolution.
• Highlighting additional work conditions to on‑site teams to ensure compliance and minimise disruption.
• Working closely with the Finance team to ensure licence payments are processed promptly.
• Supporting with resolving streetworks disputes, queries, or challenges from stakeholders.
• Assisting colleagues with ad hoc requests as required.

What we’re looking for

We’re looking for a detail‑oriented and proactive Permit Administrator who can manage multiple priorities and maintain compliance in a fast‑paced environment. Ideally, you’ll have:

• Previous experience in a streetworks, utilities, or construction administration role (desirable).
• Knowledge of NRSWA legislation (desirable).
• Strong IT skills, particularly with Microsoft Excel and database systems.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for dealing with councils, contractors, and colleagues.

Benefits

• Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution.
• 23 days holiday in 2025, rising to 25 days from 2026.
• Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days.
• Private Medical Insurance.
• Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well‑being (including counselling sessions and legal advice).
• Flexible benefits to suit: Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax‑Free Bikes.
• Personal development programme.

Next Steps

As a business, we’re on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation.

We’ll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.

About Us

Freedom is part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training.

Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward‑thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground‑breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies.

Progression is something we value and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.