Street Works Manager

Wembley, London (Hybrid Working)£27.81 per hour PAYE / £36.62 per hour UmbrellaImmediate Start | Ongoing Temporary Assignment

We are recruiting on behalf of a Wembley-based Local Authority for an experienced Street Works Manager to join their Highways team on an ongoing temporary basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled highways professional to lead the Council's Street Works function, ensuring the effective management and coordination of highway activities across the borough while minimising disruption to residents, businesses, and road users.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and coordinate the Council's duties under the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 (NRSWA) and the Traffic Management Act 2004 (TMA).
• Oversee the planning, control and execution of street works and highway activities throughout the borough.
• Ensure statutory compliance and effective regulation of works undertaken on the highway network.
• Support the Head of Highways Management in delivering a planned, coordinated and efficient approach to street works management.
• Minimise disruption, congestion and impact on the local road network through effective coordination and enforcement activities.
• Manage and develop the Street Works team, ensuring high standards of performance and service delivery.
• Liaise with utility companies, contractors, internal departments and external stakeholders to ensure effective communication and coordination.
• Monitor performance against statutory requirements, service targets and key performance indicators.
• Review permit applications, licences and notices, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and Council policies.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of strategies, policies and procedures relating to highways management and street works.

Requirements

• Proven experience within a Street Works, Highways or Traffic Management environment.
• Extensive knowledge of the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 (NRSWA) and Traffic Management Act 2004 (TMA).
• Experience managing street works programmes and coordinating highway activities.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities.
• Experience working within a local authority environment is highly desirable.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver effective solutions in a fast-paced operational setting.

What's on Offer?

• Immediate start available.
• Hybrid working arrangement.
• Competitive hourly rates:
  • £27.81 per hour PAYE
  • £36.62 per hour Umbrella
• Ongoing temporary assignment.
• Opportunity to contribute to the delivery of essential highways services within a leading London Borough.