Streetworks Compliance Manager

UNITED UTILITIES GROUP PLC; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A major utility company in the United Kingdom is seeking a confident technical leader for their Streetworks audit and compliance programme. This role involves leading audits, managing a compliance team, and ensuring all activities align with NRSWA regulations. The ideal candidate will possess extensive streetworks experience (5+ years), strong leadership abilities, and relevant qualifications such as NRSWA Supervisor. The position offers attractive benefits including generous leave and a substantial pension contribution.

Benefits

26 days' holiday + 8 bank holidays

Up to 14% employer pension contribution

10.5% performance bonus

Company-funded private healthcare

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in streetworks auditing, testing, and compliance.
• Expertise in NRSWA compliance and UKAS regulations.
• Proven budget management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead streetworks audits and UKAS-aligned laboratory testing.
• Manage a high-performing Streetworks Compliance Team.
• Drive continuous improvement in streetworks quality.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem-solving

Planning

Education

Full NRSWA Supervisor and Operative qualifications

IOSH or NEBOSH certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

United Utilities is looking for a confident technical leader to take charge of our Streetworks audit, assurance and laboratory testing programme. If you're an expert in NRSWA compliance with a passion for quality, this is your chance to shape how a major FTSE 100 company delivers safe, compliant and high‑standard streetworks across the North West.

Responsibilities

• Lead all streetworks audits, inspections and UKAS‑aligned laboratory testing
• Manage and develop a high‑performing Streetworks Compliance Team
• Act as Laboratory Manager, ensuring full regulatory and quality compliance
• Oversee contracts, budgets and relationships with internal teams, Network Partners, Highways Authorities and UKAS
• Serve as UU's technical authority on NRSWA, SROH, UKAS and best practice
• Drive continuous improvement in streetworks quality and reduce regulatory risk
• Support wider assurance functions, including ISO certification

Qualifications

• Full NRSWA Supervisor and Operative qualifications
• IOSH or NEBOSH certification for construction site auditing
• Extensive experience in streetworks auditing, testing and compliance (5+ years)
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder‑management skills
• Excellent planning, decision‑making and problem‑solving abilities
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office and proven budget management

Benefits

• 26 days' holiday + 8 bank holidays (rising to 30 days)
• Up to 14% employer pension contribution
• 10.5% performance bonus + recognition awards
• Company‑funded private healthcare