Streetworks Coordinator

Barhale; St Albans; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent civil engineering firm in St Albans is hiring a Streetworks Coordinator. In this role, you'll oversee the issuance and management of Streetworks permits while ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have strong Microsoft Office skills and knowledge of the New Roads and Street Works Act. The position promises excellent career progression and a supportive, people-focused environment with various benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company Pension

Private Medical

25 days annual leave

Flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Strong attention to detail and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge and experience in New Roads and Street Works.

Responsibilities

• Issue and manage Streetworks permits.
• Coordinate with third parties for road closures.
• Audit compliance and review schemes monthly.
• Build relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Microsoft suite knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Knowledge of New Roads and Street Works

Job description

About Barhale

Who are Barhale?

Barhale is a business founded on family values having been established by our Chairman, Dennis Curran in 1980. We are one of the largest privately owned civil engineering and infrastructure specialists in the UK, with over 40 years of experience in providing design, civil engineering and maintenance services working across multiple sectors including:

• Water
• Transport
• Built environment
• Energy

We operate as a tier one partner for blue chip, regulated and private clients, working as part of large frameworks, joint ventures and alliances, as well as on individual standalone projects developing long-term relationships based on delivering to the Barhale values which have been integral to our business since their inception in 1985.

Our direct delivery model is at the core of everything we do as we believe that people are our greatest asset. Therefore, we robustly source, train and retain all our own frontline delivery teams as well as management and support services. We employ over 1,200 employees nationwide.

We possess a range of specialist skills to support our civil engineering and infrastructure activities including:

• Tunnelling
• MEICA
• Temporary and permanent design
• Steel-fabrication
• Signs (design and fabrication)
• Health & safety equipment and products including PPE

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Why join Barhale?

• As a Gold Investors in People, we are committed to a high standard of people practices, creating an inclusive environment and ensuring cultural alignment to business strategy, ethos and philosophies.
• Job security, long-term secured work through various frameworks and large infrastructure schemes
• Broad range of civil engineering and mechanical and electrical schemes across some of the UK’s largest infrastructure projects and clients
• Strong career progression as demonstrated by our track record in promoting from within as we believe this is a key driver to our success

Streetworks Coordinator

The Role:

As our Streetworks Coordinator you will work with the team to ensure that works are carried out in accordance with the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991, (NRSWA). Assisting project teams, local authorities, and clients.

You will be integral in the Regional Street Works team, supporting the delivery of our client’s responsibilities under the New Roads and Street Works Act.

Key Responsibilities

Key Accountability and Responsibilities

• You will be responsible for issuing new Streetworks permits to the Street Manager system and managing each permit to its conclusion
• Maintaining awareness of commitments and undertakings and support efforts to manage the requirements to avoid breaches of legislation and compliance
• Maintain up-to-date and accurate schedule requirements
• Co-ordinating with other 3rd parties, e.g., Parking suspensions, Bus Stop suspensions, Road Closures, etc
• Coordinating and administering Section 50 licenses
• Analysing and Responding to FPNs and Section 74 charges
• Compiling reports for proposed and in-progress works where required
• Provide support and input into the company KPI’s
• Respond to Highway Authority comments and modification requests
• Participate and support the project teams in project and programme planning and progress meetings
• Identify and maintain programme and schedule interface activities relating to NRSWA and the project
• All other duties necessary for the successful completion of a project alongside the Project team

Collaborative Working

• Build collaborative relationships internally and with the Client, to deliver business objectives, targets, and outcomes
• Engage in business improvements with regional teams and participation in reviews meetings/workshops

Audit and Governance

• Monthly commercial and project review of schemes
• Audit compliance

Key Measures and Targets

• Support monthly and weekly reporting milestones are achieved
• Adherence to Business objectives
• Deliver regional 3 Pillar KPI’s

Key Relationships

• Site team members and support departments
• Customers and stakeholders (internal and external)
• Subcontractors and suppliers

About you

Essential

• Good working knowledge of the Microsoft suite of packages
• Ability to communicate at all levels
• Good interpersonal and person management skills
• Ability to work well with others in a team and on their own
• Thorough attention to detail
• Good knowledge and experience in New Roads and Street Works

Desirable

• Strong organisational skills
• An ability to work proactively, accurately and to deadlines
• The appropriate candidate must be assertive and confident when liaising with Project Managers, Local Authorities, and other stakeholders

Caring and investing in you

Our values have been embedded at Barhale for over 40 years and they are our guiding principle regarding how we care and invest in people. Our values are our commitment to being a people-centric company.

As a Gold Investors in People company and a Sunday Times 100 Best Company to Work For, we are committed to investing in people. We are passionate about creating a working environment where people are supported throughout their careers, where people can enjoy security and be part of a company that cares about them.

From the moment you join us, your wellbeing and career aspirations will be supported by;

• Competitive salary
• Company Pension
• Life Assurance
• Private Medical
• 25 days annual leave in addition to 8 public bank holidays and loyalty days
• 8 hours volunteering
• Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental, physiological and financial wellbeing
• Flexible benefits via salary sacrifice
• Company car/green car scheme/car allowance/Van (dependent on position)
• Leadership & management training and coaching
• Regular line management engagement and appraisal to support your career progression
• Development supported by internal and externally delivered training
• Continuous service awards