Streetworks Manager

Streetworks Manager

At Lanes Group nothing is more important than the health, safety and well-being of our people and our customers. It’s a major reason we are the UK’s largest independent specialist infrastructure delivery partner of choice with a turnover in excess of £530 million, (EBITDA £45m), with over 4,000 brilliant people and a countrywide network of operational locations. Our services cover the majority of the FTSE 100 & 250 respectfully.

Strong leadership being at our heart, supporting our people ensuring they are engaged with purpose, rewarded and recognised whilst delivering absolute exacting operational excellence being a leading entity and enviable delivery team embracing quality and compliance in our overarching delivery, one of our fundamental key differentiators. 

In this critical role of ensuring our organisation is known for being the best in everything we do, known for leaving a legacy of absolute quality and compliance and, keeping our promises at all times is our absolute mantra.

As the Streetworks Manager for our Southern Water Contract, you will be responsible for a small team of Streetworks Coordinators who administer all Streetworks permits and notices in accordance with the Traffic Management Act 2004 (TMA) and New Roads & Street Works Act 1991 (NRSWA). 

Position: Streetworks Manager

Location: Customer Solution Centre (Durrington, West Sussex)

Job Type: permanent, full time

Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week

Salary: up to £40,000 per annum, depending upon experience

Benefits: 24 days holiday; personal learning; workplace pension; friendly working environment

About the role:

Due to continued growth and development and our recent contract win with Southern Water, we are now looking for customer focused people to join us in our Utility Division, working to deliver real and effective solutions to waste-water network and drainage problems.

• Managing a team of Streetworks Coordinators 


• Working closely with our Planning and Scheduling teams to enable operational delivery 


• Manage the coordination of streetworks throughout Hampshire, Kent and Sussex and the Isle of Wight  


• Assess applications for and issue licenses where appropriate for skips, scaffolds, hoardings, oversails, banners over the highway and any other future related issues 


• Lead the development and continuing application of policies, systems, processes, standards and QA mechanisms for the management and control of penalties for failure to meet with the requirements of appropriate legislation 


• Supervise the use of and operate the Street Works Register to manage the planning of works and events being organised on the highway. 


• Be aware of all Lanes Group policies and your responsibilities towards them.


• Any reasonable ad-hoc duties requested my management.

So if you enjoy working in a fast paced environment and delivering only the best in customer service, where no two days are the same and want to join a growing company that not only values you and your ability - but also strives to develop your potential and further your career progression, then we are the right Company for you.

What is essential is the ability to work safely to quickly diagnose and deliver practical and efficient solutions to attain the highest levels of customer satisfaction.

About you:

The ideal candidate will:

• Be hard working and respectful


• Comply with health and safety standards.


• Have great interpersonal skills to create relationships with the team, engineers, and wider Lanes Group network


• Have basic knowledge of both Microsoft 365 and Google Suite


• Have solid communication skills (both written and verbal)


• Be resourceful and proactive


• Multi-task, prioritise, work under pressure and on own initiative


• Have the ability to deal with people at different levels

At Lanes Group, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. We believe that our differences make us stronger and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all employees. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from underrepresented groups. Join us in our commitment to creating a more inclusive and diverse world. 

Lanes Group are a signatory of the ‘Charter for Employer Positive About Mental Health’ run by Mindful Employer.