Streetworks Coordinator

Barhale is a business founded on family values having been established by our Chairman, Dennis Curran in 1980. We are one of the largest privately owned civil engineering and infrastructure specialists in the UK, with over 40 years of experience in providing design, civil engineering and maintenance services working across multiple sectors including: Water, Transport, and Energy.

We operate as a tier one partner for blue chip, regulated and private clients, working as part of large frameworks, joint ventures and alliances, as well as on individual standalone projects developing long-term relationships based on delivering to the Barhale values which have been integral to our business since their inception in 1985. Our direct delivery model is at the core of everything we do as we believe that people are our greatest asset. Therefore, we robustly source, train and retain all our own frontline delivery teams as well as management and support services. We employ over 1,200 employees nationwide.

We possess a range of specialist skills to support our civil engineering and infrastructure activities including: MEICA, Temporary and permanent design, Steel‑fabrication, Signs (design and fabrication), Health & safety equipment and products including PPE.

As a Gold Investors in People, we are committed to a high standard of people practices, creating an inclusive environment and ensuring cultural alignment to business strategy, ethos and philosophies.

Job security, long-term secured work through various frameworks and large infrastructure schemes, broad range of civil engineering and mechanical and electrical schemes across some of the UK’s largest infrastructure projects and clients, strong career progression as demonstrated by our track record in promoting from within as we believe this is a key driver to our success.

The Role: As our Streetworks Coordinator you will work with the team to ensure that works are carried out in accordance with the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 (NRSWA), assisting project teams, local authorities, and clients. You will be integral in the Regional Street Works team, supporting the delivery of our client’s responsibilities under the New Roads and Street Works Act.

Key Responsibilities:

• You will be responsible for issuing new Streetworks permits to the Street Manager system and managing each permit to its conclusion.
• Maintaining awareness of commitments and undertakings and supporting efforts to manage the requirements to avoid breaches of legislation and compliance.
• Maintaining an up‑to‑date and accurate schedule of requirements.
• Co‑ordinating with other 3rd parties, e.g., parking suspensions, bus stop suspensions, road closures, etc.
• Co‑ordinating and administering Section 50 licences.
• Analysing and responding to FPNs and Section 74 charges.
• Compiling reports for proposed and in‑progress works where required.
• Providing support and input into the company KPI’s.
• Responding to Highway Authority comments and modification requests.
• Participating and supporting the project teams in project and programme planning and progress meetings.
• Identifying and maintaining programme and schedule interface activities relating to NRSWA and the project.
• All other duties necessary for the successful completion of a project alongside the Project team.
• Building collaborative relationships internally and with the client, to deliver business objectives, targets and outcomes.
• Engaging in business improvements with regional teams and participation in reviews meetings/workshops.

Audit and Governance:

• Monthly commercial and project review of schemes.
• Audit compliance.

Key Measures and Targets:

• Support monthly and weekly reporting milestones are achieved.
• Adherence to business objectives.
• Deliver regional 3 Pillar KPI’s.

Key Relationships:

• Site team members and support departments.
• Customers and stakeholders (internal and external).
• Subcontractors and suppliers.

About you:

• Good working knowledge of the Microsoft suite of packages.
• Ability to communicate at all levels.
• Good interpersonal and person‑management skills.
• Ability to work well with others in a team and on their own.
• Thorough attention to detail.
• Good knowledge and experience in New Roads and Street Works.
• Strong organisational skills.
• An ability to work proactively, accurately and to deadlines.
• The appropriate candidate must be assertive and confident when liaising with Project Managers, Local Authorities, and other stakeholders.

Caring and investing in you:

Our values have been embedded at Barhale for over 40 years and they are our guiding principle regarding how we care and invest in people. Our values are our commitment to being a people‑centric company. As a Gold Investors in People company and a Sunday Times 100 Best Company to Work For, we are committed to investing in people. We are passionate about creating a working environment where people are supported throughout their careers, where people can enjoy security and be part of a company that cares about them.

From the moment you join us, your wellbeing and career aspirations will be supported by:

• Company pension.
• Life assurance.
• Private medical.
• 25 days annual leave in addition to 8 public bank holidays and loyalty days.
• Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental, physiological and financial wellbeing.
• Flexible benefits via salary sacrifice.
• Company car/green car scheme/car allowance/van (dependent on position).
• Leadership & management training and coaching.
• Regular line‑management engagement and appraisal to support your career progression.
• Development supported by internal and externally delivered training.