Senior Streetworks Coordinator  

Carrington West are currently assisting a South London Borough with their search for an experienced Streetworks Coordinator to join them on a contract basis.

What you will be doing:

·Assist in the management and development of administrative systems and procedures for the NRSWA, as amended by the TMA, and the Councils permit schemes to ensure permit applications are correctly received and assessed. 
·Carry out co-ordination activities and proactive review of planned works and schemes around development related works affecting the road network and approving Provisional Advance Authorisation (PAA) and Permit Application highlighting any co-ordination issues. 
·Manage the interface between utility works and other projects taking into consideration wider implications on the network.  
·Assess permit applications for accuracy and potential breaches of the NRSWA, TMA and the permit schemes, discussing details with the works promoters where these do not comply and applying judgement as to any subsequent action, including implementation of the fixed penalty notice (FPN) process to drive improvement and thereby the potential for coordination, granting or refusing Permit Applications in line with the requirements of the permit scheme applying relevant conditions where applicable. 
·Undertake continuous monitoring of Permit applications, major projects and programmes to identify works clashes and collaboration opportunities, based on system advice, experience and local knowledge, and proactively advise and/or negotiate with works promoters on alternative dates to ensure minimal disruption. 
·Assist in coordinating and challenging works promoters on their works arrangements including timing, duration, location and traffic management, negotiating to reach an agreement between all parties. 
·To keep abreast of technical developments and changes in legislation to ensure compliance with statutory requirements and to be able to take forward innovation relating to the duties of the post. 
·In liaison with Inspection and Enforcement officers, assist in coordinating all highways activities alongside those activities notified via the permit schemes in line with the principals of the TMA, NRSWA and the Network Management Team Coordination Policy and to assist all staff with the interpretation of Regulations and Codes of Practice related to the Acts. 
·Undertake Street Works Stakeholder engagement with particular reference to Councillors and Residents, responding to and resolving enquiries received via email, Service Request, personal visit or telephone and updating the Inspection and Enforcement Team and web pages when required to ensure continually improving customer care. Including notifying works to Councillors and Senior Management in line with the Street Works Policy. 
·Work with the relevant stakeholders to promote greater awareness and understanding of any major development related issue likely to impact on their area. 
·Review all applications for Temporary Traffic Regulation Orders and agree necessity for Order and also suitability of any diversion route required with respect to other activities on the street. Work with the Project Teams, colleagues, the TFL and other relevant stakeholders to develop robust mitigation and monitoring strategies to minimise disruption resulting from development related works and other major works in the vicinity 
·To provide as necessary supporting documentation to assist in the recovery of the Council's costs in respect of rechargeable works. 
 
Previous experience in Streetworks is essential for this role.
 
Carrington West are also looking for Engineers & Transport Planners with similar backgrounds across the South of UK - please get in touch to find out more.

FOOTNOTE:
If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the rate, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.

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

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