Streetworks Coordinator

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks; Theale; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare discount

Gym membership discount

Cycle to Work scheme

Maternity and paternity leave

Job summary

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSE SSEN Distribution) is seeking a Streetworks Coordinator for a 12-month fixed term contract. The role is based in the Slough/Theale area and involves working with local authorities, internal teams and contract partners to keep Street Works activity compliant and on track.

You will lead compliance to HAUC and NRSWA standards, drive safety and customer service, and help deliver excellent regional performance.

Qualifications

• Understanding of Street Works legislation including NRSWA and HAUC.
• Awareness of how a Distribution Network Operator operates, regulatory frameworks and customer service standards.
• Strong commercial awareness with ability to use data to track performance.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement to manage contractor performance.
• Strong organisational skills with a proactive approach to safety and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead Street Works compliance across the Region and ensure activities meet required standards.
• Act as the key contact for Street Works within the Region and report performance to central teams.
• Build open communication with central teams and local operations to drive performance and consistency.
• Drive performance, consistency and continuous improvement across projects and partnerships.
• Champion a strong SHE culture by promoting safe working practices and wellbeing.

Skills

Street Works knowledge

NRSWA

HAUC

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory compliance

Job description

Base Location: Slough, Theale, West London

Salary: £40,525 - £48,427 + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: 12-month Fixed Term Contract | Full Time | Flexible First options available

We have a great opportunity for a Streetworks Coordinator to join our team!

As a key representative for the Region, this role plays an important part in working closely with local authorities, internal teams, and a wide range of stakeholders to keep all Street Works activity running smoothly.

You’ll take the lead in making sure everything meets the required regulatory and technical standards, including HAUC and NRSWA, while helping to deliver high-quality services and drive operational excellence.

Working as part of the external resources team, you’ll build strong partnerships with colleagues and contract partners, helping to boost performance, hit key targets, and keep projects on track and on time.

With a clear focus on customer satisfaction and meeting regulatory expectations, this role plays a key part in supporting the Region’s ambition to deliver an outstanding service every time.

You will

• Put customers at the centre of every decision, ensuring high-quality service and value are delivered by you, your team, and contract partners by meeting and exceeding customer and regulatory expectations.
• Take the lead on Street Works compliance across the Region, providing clear direction, oversight, and support to ensure all activities meet required standards without compromise.
• Act as the key point of contact for Street Works within the Region, managing communication, performance updates, and change initiatives between central teams and local operations.
• Build strong, open communication channels that keep teams informed, engaged, and aligned, helping to drive performance, consistency, and continuous improvement.
• Champion a strong Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) culture by leading by example, promoting safe working practices, and ensuring the wellbeing of the workforce, customers, and the environment is always the top priority.

You have

• A good understanding of Street Works legislation and processes, including NRSWA, HAUC, permits, and highway authority requirements (relevant qualifications are an advantage).
• A good awareness of how a Distribution Network Operator (DNO) operates, including regulatory frameworks, performance incentives, and customer service standards.
• Strong commercial awareness, with an understanding of unit costs, financial considerations, and the ability to use data to track performance and inform decisions.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the confidence to build relationships and effectively manage and challenge contractor performance.
• Great organisational skills and a proactive approach, with a clear commitment to safety, compliance, and continuous improvement

A full UK driving licence is required for this role

About SSE

SSE’s purpose is to be restless every day until we make electricity clean, affordable and available for all.

We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. This includes electricity transmission and distribution networks, onshore and offshore wind farms, hydro-electric power and flexible thermal generation. We also provide products and services for businesses and other customers.

Our investment plan will see SSE invest £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure to 2030.

SSEN Distribution, part of the wider SSE group, powers 3.9 million UK homes and businesses. Our team of more than 4,200 skilled engineers, customer service advisors and technical specialists keep customers connected to a safe, reliable supply of electricity while investing in and developing the flexible networks needed for our low carbon future.

Flexible Benefits To Fit Your Life

Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.

Work with an equal opportunity employer

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. please contact [e-mail] / 01738 344051 to discuss how we can support you.

We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.