Streetworks Compliance Officer

Wigan Council; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority is seeking a Traffic Management Officer to ensure compliance with streetworks regulations and maintain public safety on highways. This role involves monitoring and enforcing standards while working closely with various stakeholders. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential. The position offers flexible working patterns and an opportunity to contribute to effective traffic management in Greater Manchester.

Benefits

Flexible working patterns

Exclusive rewards and benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in a highway/traffic management environment.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with legislation, regulations, and codes related to streetworks.
• Monitor, inspect, and enforce standards for highway maintenance.
• Minimize disruption and maintain public safety.

Skills

Attention to detail

Technical standards interpretation

Problem-solving

Effective communication

Customer care

Negotiation skills

Job description

Wigan Life Centre South

Wigan, College Avenue, WN1 1NJ

Salary & Hours

Grade 6, £29,540 - £32,597 per annum. 37 hours per week

About us

Wigan Council is committed to building a workforce reflective of our Borough, fostering diverse teams where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work and feel that they belong. We are recognised as ‘Overall Council of the Year’ at the APSE Awards and are signed up to the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment.

Your role

This exciting role is part of the Highways and Network Management services. The team provides a front‑line service to all highway users by ensuring the council’s highways infrastructure is maintained to a high standard and congestion is minimised through effective Traffic Management.

In this role you will ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, regulations and codes of practice relating to streetworks activities carried out by utility companies, contractors and internal teams. The postholder will monitor, inspect and enforce standards to minimise disruption, maintain public safety and protect the integrity of the highway network.

About you

You will exhibit the BeWigan behaviours and have experience of working in a highway/traffic management environment.

You will have strong attention to detail and the ability to interpret technical standards, work as part of a team and as an individual, solve problems and make decisions.

You will be an effective communicator with good customer care and negotiation skills and will work constructively with elected members, senior managers and other internal/external organisations.

Benefits & working patterns

Wigan offers flexible working patterns, a blended approach to where we work (home, office or community) and a range of exclusive rewards and benefits.

Contact

For further information please contact Danny Orrell, Traffic Management and Parking Services Manager, 07973 502314.

Interview Dates

Priority Candidate Interview date: 12th November 2025

Interview date: 14th November 2025