Highways Network Coordinator: Street Works & Traffic

Environment Journal; Scarborough; On-site; GBP 80,000 - GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Scarborough is seeking a Network Coordinator to join their Street Works Team. This position entails coordinating highway works, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, and assessing public safety during road closures. The ideal candidate will have an engineering qualification, experience in network coordination, and strong problem-solving skills. Benefits include generous holiday entitlement and pension contributions, fitness discounts, and lifestyle savings. This role offers a rewarding opportunity for professionals passionate about infrastructure management.

Benefits

Holiday entitlement starts at 28 days, rising to 34 days (pro-rata) per year

Generous local government pension scheme with an 18.5% contribution

Fitness discounts with various gyms

Discounts across hundreds of retailers

Qualifications

• Knowledge of current highways legislation: Highways Act, New Roads and Street Works Act.
• Experience in network coordination in highways and traffic management.
• Understanding of Traffic Signs Manual and the Code of Practice for street works.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate works within the highway, ensuring compliance with legislation.
• Process road closures and assess disruption impact for public safety.
• Respond to network information requests within agreed timescales.

Skills

Problem solving

Decision-making skills

Education

Engineering qualification or equivalent to ONC level

Job description

A local government authority in Scarborough is seeking a Network Coordinator to join their Street Works Team. This position entails coordinating highway works, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, and assessing public safety during road closures. The ideal candidate will have an engineering qualification, experience in network coordination, and strong problem-solving skills. Benefits include generous holiday entitlement and pension contributions, fitness discounts, and lifestyle savings. This role offers a rewarding opportunity for professionals passionate about infrastructure management.