Network Coordination Officer

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Network Coordination Officer to join a Council in London to help deliver the authority's statutory duties under the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 (NRSWA), the Traffic Management Act 2004 (TMA) and the London Permit Scheme (LoPS).
This role offers the opportunity to take a leading position in managing and coordinating all highway activities - ensuring minimal disruption to the road network and maintaining safety and accessibility for all road users.
 
Key Responsibilities:
·Assess, review, and manage permit applications for road and street works under LoPS, applying conditions and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation.
·Lead the evaluation and coordination of all works on the highway network, including utility works, events, developments, and road closures.
·Carry out on-site inspections, ensuring compliance with the NRSWA, TMA, and Codes of Practice.
·Issue fixed penalty notices, Section 81s, Section 74 overruns, and other enforcement actions as required.
·Monitor and analyse major projects and permit activity to identify potential conflicts and opportunities for collaboration.
·Provide technical advice on traffic management and safety requirements in line with Chapter 8 and the Safety at Street Works and Road Works Code of Practice.
·Coordinate emergency response activities in liaison with Police, Fire, TfL, and other stakeholders, ensuring the safety and accessibility of the borough's network.
·Represent the Council at meetings with utility companies, developers, and partner agencies to ensure effective coordination and compliance.
·Prepare detailed records, reports, and evidence for inspections, enforcement, and performance monitoring.
·Deputise for the Principal Network Coordination Officer when required and support the supervision or training of agency staff.
 
Requirements:
·Extensive experience in street works coordination, highways network management, or a similar role.
·Strong understanding of the NRSWA, TMA, and London Permit Scheme.
·Proven ability to interpret and apply legislation, Codes of Practice, and permit scheme requirements.
·Experience in on-site inspections, enforcement, and liaison with utility companies and contractors.
·Excellent organisational, communication, and negotiation skills.
·Confident in managing competing priorities and making decisions under pressure.
·Competence in using relevant street works systems (e.g. Symology, Confirm, or similar).
·Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for site visits.

You must have relevant experience to be considered for this position.
 
For a full description and further information on the role, please call Phoebe Kingston at Carrington West on 02393 876043 or email phoebe.kingston@carringtonwest.com.

Footnote:
Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Traffic & Transportation professionals keen to make introductions for future months or years. Our specialist team has a combined 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Phoebe Kingston at Carrington West on 02393 876043 for more information.

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