Network Coordinator

Environment Journal; Skipton; On-site; GBP 38,000 - GBP 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Skipton is seeking a Network Coordinator to manage highway coordination and ensure compliance with legislation. The successful candidate will process road closures for safety and respond to network requests. An engineering qualification or equivalent is essential, along with knowledge of highways legislation and good problem-solving skills. This full-time position offers a salary between £38,220 and £42,839 per annum, alongside generous benefits, including holiday entitlement and a local government pension scheme.

Benefits

28 to 34 days of holiday entitlement

Generous local government pension scheme

Fitness discounts with various gyms

Lifestyle savings on retailers

Qualifications

• Engineering qualification or equivalent to ONC level.
• Knowledge of current highways legislation e.g., Highways Act.
• Experience in network coordination.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate works within the highway and ensure compliance.
• Process road closures for safety during works.
• Respond to network information requests within agreed timescales.

Skills

Knowledge of current highways legislation

Experience in network coordination

Good problem solving skills

Knowledge of Traffic Signs Manual

Decision-making skills

Education

Engineering qualification or equivalent to ONC level

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Network Coordinator, Skipton

Salary: £38,220 to £42,839 per annum

Location: Skipton, North Yorkshire

Company: North Yorkshire Council

Job Type: Full Time

Expires: 18/02/2026

Responsibilities

Are you a problem solver and enjoy working with a wide variety of people? We are looking for a Network Co-ordinator to join our Street Works Team. You will be based out of County Hall, Northallerton and will be tasked with the co-ordination of works within the highway and with ensuring the associated permitting/noticing is compliant with the relevant legislation and/or code of practice.

You will be required to process road closures, when necessary, on behalf of statutory undertakers to ensure safety whilst works take place for both the public and the undertaker, while also considering the impact of disruption to the public.

You will also ensure requests for network information and correspondence are responded to within the agreed timescales.

What you will bring

Qualifications: You will have an Engineering qualification or equivalent to ONC level.

You will also have:

• Knowledge and understanding of current highways legislation e.g., Highways Act, New Roads and Street Works Act, Traffic Management Act, and the Road Traffic Regulation Act.
• Knowledge and experience in the application of Traffic Signs Manual and the Code of Practice – ‘Safety at Street Works and Road Works’.
• Experience in network co-ordination
• Good problem solving and decision-making skills

Benefits

• Our holiday entitlement starts at 28 days rising to 34 days (pro-rata) per year with continued service, plus public holidays.
• Pension: generous local government pension scheme with an 18.5% employee contribution.
• Fitness & Rewards: Fitness discounts with various gyms across the county.
• Lifestyle Savings: discounts across high-street and online retailers, plus more.

Contact & Apply

If this opportunity appeals to you, we encourage you to have an informal discussion with Jennie Middleton at [e-mail].

To apply, please click the Apply Now link below.