Streetworks Compliance Technician - Fixed Term

Lanes Group Plc; Preston; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utility solutions provider in the UK is seeking a Streetworks Compliance Technician to work from home. This role involves conducting audits, ensuring compliance with codes of practice, and supporting on-site teams. The ideal candidate should have strong IT skills, good communication abilities, and the capacity to work independently or collaboratively. Training and development are prioritized in this inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Ability to manage issues found and assist in resolving them.
• Experience with compliance and auditing practices.
• Familiarity with local authority regulations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct audits of site photos recorded by on-site teams.
• Support site Agents/Managers in resolving compliance issues.
• Ensure local authority issues are addressed promptly.
• Update systems and spreadsheets with audit information.

Skills

Ability to work alone or as part of a team

Collaboration skills

Proficient IT skills and basic MS packages

Good communication and presentation skills

Job description

Sapphire Utility Solutions are seeking a Streetworks Compliance Technician working from home to act as an internal auditor undertaking checks of site photos recorded by the on‑site teams of works been undertaken on all types of Sapphire Utility Solutions works on the across all contracts,

• To support site Agents/Managers and on‑site teams any issues found and assist in resolving the issues to be in line with the relevant codes of practice in particular the Safety at Street Works and Roads Works and the Specification for the Reinstatement of Openings in Highways and procedures.

• Ensures Local Authority issues are closed in a timely manner

• Ensure SUS liability issues actioned and are closed in a timing manner, working with other SUS teams to reduce the cost of failure.

• Update systems with photos received for onsite teams.

• Streetworks Team as required.

• Update spreadsheets with follow up audits undertaken.

• Validation of all permits related charges (variations etc.), including adhering to deadlines to avoid default acceptance of charges

• To be able to works as part of a SUS Streetworks and compliance team across different contracts., In joining Sapphire Utility Solutions as part of the Lanes Group - the UK's largest independent provider, we are committed to fostering a workplace culture that prioritises the well‑being, growth, and safety of our employees. Through continuous training, professional development opportunities, and a supportive environment that values every individual's unique contribution, we empower our team to uphold the highest standards of integrity, collaboration, and inclusivity.

This position is open to Internal and External candidates. Any internal candidates currently employed within a division of the Lanes Group must complete an Internal Application form and submit to recruitment. The Lanes Group plc comprises of a range of established service providers subsidiaries, which complement the specialist service of Lanes, by both work type and geography. Increasing our overall capability, assets and offering to our customers. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from under‑represented members of the community

• Able to work alone or as part of a team

• Naturally collaborative

• Proficient IT and basic MS packages

• Good communication and presentation skills

Established in 2013, Sapphire Utility Solutions has quickly become the partner of choice for many clients across the UK in our chosen markets.