Streetworks Coordinator

OCU Group; Borehamwood; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utilities firm is seeking a motivated Street Works Coordinator for a fixed Term Contract in Borehamwood. The role involves managing permit applications in compliance with the New Roads and Street Works Act. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, coordinating with internal teams, and communicating updates to clients. Ideal candidates should have experience in the Utilities industry, strong time management skills, and proficiency in MS Office. This role offers an opportunity to thrive in an inclusive workplace focused on collaboration and innovation.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role is essential.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated good time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage permit applications in compliance with legislation.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and policies.
• Monitor client systems for specific requirements.
• Liaise with operational teams for permit acquisition.
• Provide updates and reports on permit status.

Skills

Strong team player

Experience in Utilities industry

Proficient in Street Manager

Understanding of NRSWA compliance

Ability to prioritize workload

Excellent communication skills

Confident in MS Office

Data reporting experience

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Street Works Coordinator to manage and create permit applications in compliance with the New Roads and Street Works Act (NRSWA) and the Traffic Management Act 2004. You will be joining OCU Group on a fixed Term Contract to cover Maternity leave, based out of our Borehamwood office.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring works are planned, coordinated, and delivered efficiently while maintaining strong relationships with local authorities, internal and external stakeholders.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Preparation, submission and management of Permit applications in compliance with current legislation
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and company policies
• Monitor client systems to deliver client specific requirements if required.
• Communicate with operational staff to identify critical areas of client delivery.
• Receive and record data onto work management systems.
• Supply updates to clients in various forms of communication to ensure client satisfaction.
• Update management systems within specified timescales and deliverables within the contract requirements.
• Liaise with operational teams to ensure all projects have the appropriate permits in place for works to begin.
• Provide timely updates and reports to management on permit status and works progress

Skills and Experience

• Strong team player but also able to work as an individual.
• Previous experience within a similar role in the Utilities industry
• Proficient in the use of Street Manager is desirable
• Understanding of NRSWA compliance procedures.
• Ability to prioritise a varied workload and demonstrate good time management to comply with deadlines.
• Able to work in a busy environment under pressure.
• Excellent communication skills (email/phone/face to face).
• Possess a “can do” attitude and provide to support to other members of the team as required.
• Confident in the use of MS Office applications, specifically MS Excel and Outlook
• Data reporting experience is desirable

Driven by values, powered by inclusion.

At OCU, our values guide everything we do: integrity, collaboration, respect, innovation and one company united. They shape how we work with our clients, communities, and each other. We believe that inclusion is more than a principle — it’s the foundation of our success. By embracing equity and ensuring that every individual has the opportunity to thrive, we create a workplace where diverse perspectives are valued, and everyone feels they belong.

Together, we build stronger teams, deliver better outcomes, and grow in ways that reflect the communities we serve. If you want to be part of a culture where values matter and inclusion is at the heart of everything we do apply now and help us shape the future together.

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