Street Works Manager

We are seeking a driven Street Works Manager to lead the end to end delivery and compliance of street works activities across multiple contracts.

This is a senior role, with full ownership of permitting, local authority relationship, traffic management and team management. The role would suit someone who understand street works beyond permits, and a confident communicator who enjoys managing people, contractors and risk! Whilst always keeping the programmes moving safely.

Key Responsibilities

• Own NRSWA compliance across all projects, including permits, variations, extensions, defects
• Lead and manage street works teams, including permit coordinators, civils supervisors, subcontractors, and traffic management providers.
• Act as the primary point of contact for local authorities and highways departments, attending performance reviews, escalation meetings, and defect challenges.
• Oversee traffic management planning and approvals, ensuring works are delivered safely and in line with agreed methods.
• Coordinate civils delivery on site, allocating crews, managing sequencing, and resolving live operational issues.
• Monitor compliance performance, identify risk trends, and implement improvements to reduce fines, defects, and delays.
• Maintain oversight of permit costs, reinstatement costs, and Section 74 exposure, working closely with commercial and operational teams.

Skills & Experience Required

• Strong background in street works management
• In-depth knowledge of NRSWA legislation, permitting processes, and local authority requirements.
• Proven experience managing civils teams, subcontractors, and high-volume programmes.
• Comfortable operating in fast-paced, changeable environments with competing priorities.
• Strong leadership style with the ability to set standards, coach teams, and drive performance.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates