Street Works Officer

Street Works Officer - Greater London

Hours: 36 per Week
Contract: Temporary
Rate: £21.41 PAYE / £26.90 Umbrella LTD (Inside IR35)

A local authority in Greater London is seeking an experienced and motivated Street Works Officer to join their Traffic & Transportation team on a contract basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for a highways or street works professional with strong knowledge of NRSWA legislation and permit schemes to play a key role in ensuring works across the borough are delivered safely, efficiently, and in compliance with statutory requirements.

You will be responsible for managing and inspecting street and highway works across a designated area of the borough, ensuring compliance with the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 (NRSWA), the Traffic Management Act 2004, and the London Permit Scheme.

The successful candidate will work closely with utility companies, contractors, developers, and internal stakeholders to coordinate works, minimise disruption to the public, and maintain high safety and compliance standards across the highway network.

Key Responsibilities:
Carry out inspections of street works and highway activities to ensure compliance with legislation, permits, and codes of practice
Identify defects, safety concerns, and non-compliance, taking appropriate enforcement action where necessary
Issue defect notices, Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs), and signing, lighting and guarding notices
Assess traffic management proposals, permit applications, and works durations
Liaise with utility companies, contractors, emergency services, and internal departments
Monitor ongoing works and assess extension requests and overrun activities
Support proactive coordination of highway activities to minimise congestion and disruption
Accurately record inspections, notices, and findings using industry IT systems and EToN systems
Attend site meetings and provide technical advice on street works matters
Assist with investigations, witness statements, and enforcement proceedings where requiredTo be considered for this role, you will need:

Proven experience within street works, highways, network management, or inspection roles
Strong working knowledge of:
New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 (NRSWA)
Traffic Management Act 2004
London Permit Scheme
Relevant codes of practice and safety legislation
Experience carrying out inspections and managing compliance on live highway works
Ability to assess traffic management arrangements and permit conditions
Confidence working independently and making decisions under pressure
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Experience issuing notices, permits, or enforcement actions
Strong organisational and record-keeping skillsEssential Requirements:
NRSWA Supervisor Accreditation (or equivalent proven experience)
Full UK Driving Licence
Access to a reliable vehicle capable of carrying equipment
Ability to work across site locations and in live highway environmentsDesirable:
Experience working within a local authority environment
Understanding of the political and operational context of highways and transport services within local governmentIf interested please contact Josh on (phone number removed) or (url removed)
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed