Network Coordinator

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

Job summary

A local government authority is seeking a Network Coordinator based in Selby. This role involves coordinating highway works, ensuring compliance with traffic legislation, and processing necessary road closures. Candidates should have an engineering qualification at ONC level and a deep understanding of current highways legislation. The position offers generous holiday entitlement, a pension scheme with significant contributions, fitness discounts, and various lifestyle savings. An informal discussion can be arranged with the hiring contact, Jennie Middleton.

Benefits

28 to 34 days of holiday

Local government pension scheme with 18.5% contribution

Fitness discounts

Lifestyle savings on retail

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Highways Act, New Roads and Street Works Act, Traffic Management Act.
• Experience with Traffic Signs Manual and relevant codes of practice.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate works within the highway ensuring compliance with legislation.
• Process road closures for safety during construction.
• Respond to network information requests within agreed timelines.

Skills

Knowledge of current highways legislation

Experience in network co-ordination

Good problem solving skills

Decision-making skills

Education

Engineering qualification or equivalent to ONC level

Job description

Job Details

• Job title: Network Coordinator, Selby
• Salary: £38,220 to £42,839 per annum
• Expires: 18/02/2026
• Company: North Yorkshire Council
• Location: Selby, North Yorkshire
• Job Type: Full Time

Overview

Are you a problem solver and enjoy working with a wide variety of people?

Do you have the motivation to proactively advance your own career?

Have you ever thought how North Yorkshire’s road networks actually work but never had the opportunity to find out?

We are looking for a Network Co-ordinator to join our Street Works Team. This is a fantastic opportunity for self-starters with experience in highways and traffic management and knowledge of current legislation relating to street works.

The Role

As part of the Street Works Team, you will be based out of County Hall, Northallerton. You will be tasked with the co-ordination of works within the highway and to ensure 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, whilst 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

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

What can we offer you?

• Our holiday entitlement starts at 28 days rising to 34 days (pro-rata) per year with continued service, plus public holidays.
• Pension: for your retirement with our generous local government pension scheme with an 18.5% contribution.
• Fitness & Rewards: Fitness discounts with various gyms across the county. Stay on top of your game and save money.
• Lifestyle Savings: explore a huge range of discounts to help you save money across hundreds of the UK’s favourite high-street and online retailers, plus lots more.

Contact & Apply

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

To apply please click the Apply Now link below.