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 required

• 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 skills

• 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 environments

• Experience working within a local authority environment
• Understanding of the political and operational context of highways and transport services within local government