Head of Streetworks - Studentjob.co.uk in Watford

Head of Street Works – Major Utilities Infrastructure Programme

Salary: £80,000 – £85,000 + package

Location: Watford (Hybrid)

Overview

An outstanding opportunity has arisen for a senior street works professional to take a pivotal client-side leadership role within a flagship utilities infrastructure programme based in Watford, supporting the wider North London network.

This position will act on behalf of a major network operator to ensure the smooth coordination, compliance, and performance of all street works activities across a large-scale gas network renewal and new connections project.

The role will suit an experienced professional with a strong background in utilities street works, permitting, and stakeholder engagement — particularly across London’s complex highways and urban environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end coordination of all street works across the North London network, ensuring compliance with the New Roads and Street Works Act (NRSWA), Traffic Management Act (TMA), and London Permit Scheme (LoPS).
• Act as the client’s representative for all street works interfaces between delivery contractors, local authorities, and other utilities.
• Manage performance targets for permits, reinstatement quality, overruns, and defect rates.
• Oversee permit applications and approvals, engaging proactively with highway authorities to prevent conflicts and delays.
• Ensure compliance with the Specification for the Reinstatement of Openings in Highways (SROH), traffic management standards, and safety requirements.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with Transport for London, borough councils, and other statutory undertakers to coordinate activities and resolve issues.
• Use systems such as Street Manager, Symology, or Elgin/One.Network to monitor progress and report performance to senior stakeholders.
• Conduct contractor audits and drive continuous improvement through collaborative working and innovation.
• Identify process enhancements and introduce digital tools or alternative working methods to improve efficiency and reduce disruption.
• Provide leadership and mentoring to internal teams and contractor partners.

Experience & Skills Required

• Proven experience in street works management within utilities, highways, or local authority sectors.
• Comprehensive understanding of NRSWA, Traffic Management Act, LoPS, and SROH.
• Proficient in street works management systems and data-driven performance reporting.

PLEASE NOTE: You must be living and authorised to work in the UK to be eligible for this role as Visa sponsorship isn’t available.

If you are interested in this position, please apply via this link or contact Phil Crew via LinkedIn or call The Resolute Group on 01332 653 911.

All correspondence will be dealt with in the strictest of confidence.