Street Works Assurance Manager

United Utilities; England; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A major utility company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Streetworks Assurance Manager to oversee compliance with streetworks legislation. You will lead stakeholder management and ensure operational needs align with statutory obligations of streetworks. The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge of streetworks best practices, have strong leadership and communication skills, and be able to effectively represent the company externally. This role offers a competitive salary and is based on-site in Cheshire.

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of NRSWA, TMA, SROH and streetworks best practice.
• Proven leadership and people-management experience.
• Ability to represent the company externally with confidence.

Responsibilities

• Oversee permitting, S81s, damage claims and all streetworks transactions.
• Lead Stakeholder Managers to improve compliance and minimise risk.
• Act as technical expert for all streetworks legislation.

Skills

Stakeholder-management

Communication skills

Leadership

Planning

Problem-solving

Job description

Job number UU04269 Country United Kingdom Region Cheshire West and Chester Location name Lingley Mere (UU), Lingley Green Avenue, Great Sankey, Warrington, WA5 3LP Posting End Date 09/01/2026 Band 4a Role Type Permanent Work hours 37 Hours per Week Salary Competitive Salary

Streetworks Assurance Manager

Eccles

Onsite

Salary Competitive

United Utilities is looking for a Streetworks Assurance Manager to drive compliance with NRSWA, TMA and all associated streetworks legislation. You’ll oversee day‑to‑day streetworks activities, guide our teams, and act as the key link between our operational needs and our statutory obligations.

This is a role for someone who thrives on influencing best practice, managing stakeholders and reducing financial and reputational risk across a major FTSE 100 utility.

What You’ll Do

• Oversee permitting, S81s, cost‑of‑failure, damage claims and all streetworks transactions
• Lead Stakeholder Managers to improve compliance and minimise risk
• Act as UU’s technical expert and focal point for all streetworks legislation
• Build strong relationships with internal teams, partners, Highways Authorities and industry bodies
• Represent UU at NWHAUC, NJUG and other regional/national forums
• Share key updates from utilities, highways and trade organisations across the business
• Support the introduction of new legislation, systems, materials and working methods
• Help develop and review policies and procedures
• Deputise for the Street Works Assurance & Compliance Manager / Head of Street Works when required
• Monitor compliance performance and identify technical improvements
• Lead benchmarking, business improvement initiatives and cross‑functional collaboration

What You’ll Bring

• Deep knowledge of NRSWA, TMA, SROH and streetworks best practice
• Strong stakeholder‑management and communication skills
• Proven leadership and people‑management experience
• Excellent planning, organisation and problem‑solving abilities
• Ability to represent the company externally with confidence