Street Works Administrator

Street Works Co-Ordinator

Location: Leicester
Employment type: Full Time
Working Hours: Monday to Friday

What’s in it for you…
We believe in looking after our people, and it shows. When you join Ipsum, you’re not just taking a job — you’re starting a career with real support behind it.

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Option to buy up to 5 additional holidays
Group Personal Pension Plan
Career development and progression with the opportunity to earn professional qualifications
24/7 access to a virtual GP and mental health support and counselling services
Cycle to Work scheme
Discount club - supermarkets, phone bills, gyms and more
Life assurance cover
Long service recognition
Enhanced maternity pay
Paid volunteering opportunities in your community

About the role…
As a Street Works Co-Ordinator, you will play a key role in managing street works permits and notices across Water England projects within the Trenchless division.

You will work closely with Project Managers, operational teams, subcontractors and Local Authorities to programme daily works effectively, ensuring compliance with all legislation and permit requirements.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing and submitting all Street Works notices and permits using relevant systems
• Monitoring permit statuses, change requests and updates
• Assessing permit applications to ensure compliance with legislation and permit scheme conditions
• Communicating permit status and updates to field teams
• Recording timely starts, stops and activities to avoid financial penalties
• Liaising with Local Authorities for road closures, traffic management and supporting requirements
• Checking systems such as One.Network for clashes and planning conflicts
• Requesting and managing CAD drawings when required
• Ensuring Traffic Management plans are in place and compliant
• Monitoring additional costs relating to changes in works or traffic management
• Escalating issues to the Street Works Manager or Team Leader where required
• Supporting safe working practices in line with company health and safety policies

About you…
To be successful in this role, you will have strong organisational skills, a proactive approach and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

You will also demonstrate:

• Experience within the water or utilities industry preferred
• Knowledge of street works permitting and noticing systems
• Understanding of NRSWA legislation is advantageous
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and Outlook
• Strong administrative and time management skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
• A flexible, can-do approach with a determination to deliver results
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Strong relationship-building skills with clients, Local Authorities and operational teams
• GCSEs or equivalent in Maths and English
• Full UK driving licence

Our commitment to Equal Opportunities
We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences, and we’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.

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Next steps
If you’re interested in this opportunity, please apply or reach out to the Careers Team for more information.