Streetworks Compliance Officer

LanesGgroup; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utilities provider is seeking a Streetworks Compliance Officer to support compliance initiatives and improve performance across contracts. The role involves managing compliance data, providing reports, and collaborating with local authorities. Candidates should have expertise in Streetworks regulations and operational experience. This position offers opportunities for professional growth and the chance to make a significant impact in the industry while supporting a friendly and respectful work environment.

Benefits

25 Days Holiday Allowance

Pension and Death in Service

Qualifications

• Must have experience in street works and reinstatement.
• Expertise in relevant laws and codes of practice.
• 3–5 years of experience in Streetworks role.

Responsibilities

• Support Streetworks compliance issues promptly.
• Manage fines and defects regarding Streetworks legislation.
• Produce reports on compliance to present findings.

Skills

Experience in street works and reinstatement

Expertise in the New Roads and Streetworks Act 1991

Able to develop business plans

Working knowledge of HAUC UK advice notes

3/5 years+ experience as a Technician

Strong operational experience

Customer relationship management

Experience with Network & Asset Management software

Full clean driving licence

Dynamism

Respect

Innovation

Create sustainable value

Tools

Street Manager or similar

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a Streetworks Compliance Officer To support the Director of Streetworks Compliance and Streetworks teams across the Regulated Water & Utilities (North) contracts checking levels of compliance with the New Roads and Streetworks Act 1991 and its relevant codes of practice, the Traffic Management Act 2004 and Highway Authorities Permit Schemes and helping in driving performance improvement through the monitoring of contract performance in Streetworks. Helping to develop and manage improvement plans to help reduce the possible cost of failure to the business.

Working Hours & Location

• Location: Leyland
• Hours of work 40 hours per week 08:00 - 16:30
• Majority working from Home

About the Role

Responsibilities - but not limited to:

• Clear and prompt support of Streetworks issues
• Competent management of fines and defects relating to New Roads and Streetworks Act 1991 and its relevant codes of practice, the Traffic Management Act 2004 and Highway Authorities Permit Scheme
• To produce reports based on the cost of failure and to be able to present the findings of these reports.
• Support in ensuring Local Authority issues are closed in a timely manner
• A supporting point of contact within Regulated Water & Utilities in relation to the New Roads and Streetworks Act 1991 and its relevant codes of practice, the Traffic Management Act 2004 and Highway Authorities Permit Schemes
• A supporting point of escalation for the Regulated Water & Utilities Teams, Permitting Teams and Operation Teams in all things relating to permits in accordance with the Streetworks Act 1991 and its relevant codes of practice, the Traffic Management Act 2004 and Highway Authorities Permit Schemes
• Support on early engagement with local authorities for street works / permit requirements and point of escalation for them during delivery
• Support the Compliance Teams and Operations Teams in administering Street Works fines / Defects with Business Partners - ensure these are actioned / closed out in a timely manner
• Ensure Streetworks Compliance data is passed through to the Client through project dashboards, Section 74 breaches, Fixed Penalty Notices, Breach of Permits and defects
• To support the Director of Streetworks Compliance in their duties
• To attend meetings relating to Streetworks Compliance

Skills and behaviours

• Experience in street works and reinstatement
• Expertise in the New Roads and Streetworks Act 1991 and its relevant codes of practice
• Able to develop business plans to help drive improvement across the business
• Working knowledge of HAUC UK advice notes
• 3/5 years + experience as a Technician in a Streetworks Functionality or Reinstatement Supervisor / Specialist
• Have strong operational experience with experience in working with Business Partner
• Understand Streetworks and can engage with HA's / LA's and relevant stakeholders to implement Streetworks improvement plans
• Customer relationship management
• Experience with Network & Asset Management software i.e., Street Manager or similar
• Full clean driving licence
• Dynamism - to continually move things forward by pushing ourselves to deliver ambitious goals and deliver change
• Respect - to work together to create a positive, safe working environment, where we treat everyone with equal respect
• Innovation - to have a belief that we can always do better and never accept the first solution as the best solution
• Value - to create sustainable value for communities

Why Join Lanes Group?

At Lanes Group, nothing is more important than the health, safety, and well-being of our people and customers. As the UK's largest independent specialist infrastructure delivery partner, we:

• Have a turnover exceeding £530 million
• Employ over 4,000 brilliant people nationwide
• Operate through a countrywide network of operational locations

What we offer

• 25 Days Holiday Allowance plus bank holidays
• Pension and Death in Service

Our purpose, "Improving today, for your tomorrow," drives us to innovate, sustain, and create lasting solutions that shape a brighter future.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion and believe that our differences make us stronger. As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds, including underrepresented groups.

Join us and be part of a team that makes a real impact!