Street Works Technician

Location: Leicestershire (Croft Depot) Rate: £14.83 per hour (PAYE) Contract: Initial contract until September 2027 Working Arrangements: Hybrid working, with 1 day per week in the officeExciting Opportunity for a Network Management Technician in LeicestershireAn excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Network Management Technician to join a Local Authority Highways and Transport team in Leicestershire. The successful candidate will support the delivery of the Council''s network management service, working closely with the Network Coordinator and NRSWA Inspector to assess and manage Street Works activities, permits, licences and highway compliance.The role requires someone with strong Streetworks/NRSWA experience gained from within the industry, either working for a Utility, Contract Partner or Highway Authority, with a strong understanding of highways legislation, permit processes and network management requirements. The main duties of the Network Management Technician include: Assessing and authorising short-duration permit applications, including Immediate Emergency and Urgent Works. Reviewing permit applications and issuing agreement to work (GRANT) or challenging applications through modification requests or imposed variations. Managing applications received from third parties without access to Street Manager, including Section 50 Street Works Licence applications, Road Space Booking applications and Section 171 applications. Supporting the Network ..... full job details .....