Streetworks Coordinator

OCU Group; Reading; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utilities firm in Reading is seeking an experienced Streetworks Coordinator to manage streetworks coordination, ensure accurate permit submission, and liaise with local authorities. The ideal candidate possesses excellent communication and organisational skills, as well as a strong understanding of street works permitting procedures. This position offers the opportunity to work within a supportive and inclusive team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience managing street works permitting procedures.
• Understanding of NRSWA and permitting conditions.
• Proficient in the use of relevant software.

Responsibilities

• Submitting all permits and ensuring accuracy of details.
• Liaising with local authorities on permits.
• Organising necessary traffic management and suspensions.

Skills

Excellent Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Organisational Skills

Permit and noticing experience

Ability to work with minimum supervision

Ability to work within a team

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Street Manager

Job description

We’re excited to announce a new opportunity for an experienced Streetworks Coordinator to join our Power Division based in our Reading office. In this role, you will support the Operational Delivery Team by managing all aspects of Streetworks coordination and ensuring all permits are accurately prepared and approved ahead of works commencing.

Responsibilities

• Submitting all permits on behalf of Planners – ensuring accuracy of permit details and submitting on Street Manager via SSE NRSWA Team for approval.
• Liaising with local authorities to ensure all permit stipulations are adhered to.
• Organising any associated required suspensions of bus stops, parking bays etc.
• Booking required Traffic management – complying with the permit conditions provided.
• Starting and stopping of permits – updating OCU One and Street Manager.
• Submitting R1’s (using information fed back from reinstatement team).

Daily tasks

• First point of contact for all gangs on site to confirm arrival on site and start permit.
• Making any live variations to permits.
• Getting confirmation of works completed and site ready for reinstatement.
• Liaising with and receiving information from Reinstatement team.
• Confirming site reinstated.
• Organising TM removal.
• Receiving defect reports, liaising with reinstatement department to confirm if a valid defect. If accepted plan in the works and arrange all TM requirements.
• Running hourly reports for defects, FPN’s & S74’s via Street Manager.

Knowledge

• Proficient use and knowledge of software such as MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Street Manager.
• Experience managing street works permitting procedures.
• Understanding of NRSWA and permitting conditions.

Skills

• Ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Ability to work within a team.
• Excellent Communication, Interpersonal & Organisational Skills.
• Permit and noticing experience.

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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