Senior Streetworks Officer in Birmingham

Senior Streetworks Officer

West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) is seeking a proactive and highly organised Senior Streetworks Officer to lead a brand‑new initiative focused on identifying and delivering collaborative works opportunities across the highway network.

The role will involve coordinating with utility companies, highway authorities, developers and other key partners to compare aims, build resilience and improve journey times for residents, businesses and the environment.

• What You Will Be Doing
• Partner with Governance to establish political and organisational buy‑in at all levels.
• Convene a multi‑partner Steering Group and establish a governance structure to deliver successful collaboration.
• Undertake effective monitoring and evaluation, reporting on KPIs to the Steering Group to inform future enhancement of the collaboration service.
• Identify data requirements and opportunities to improve data accuracy, data sharing and data accessibility.
• Identify, manage and report on risks.
• Promote and lead behaviour change.
• Work collaboratively and in partnership with multiple agencies to identify conflicting aspirations and develop appropriate solutions.
• Understand the hotspots on the network for potential disruption and high‑impact disruptions.
• Ensure regulations and the Code of Practice are adhered to.
• Identify potential cost‑saving opportunities through process improvements.

Essential Qualifications

• Experience in streetworks regulations and practices.
• Experience of interpreting programmes and spatial data.
• Experience of analysing datasets.
• Experience working with and coordinating multiple partners.
• Good organisational skills and ability to manage workloads effectively.
• Good problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly and build effective working relationships with stakeholders and partners.
• Good communication skills.
• Understanding of data protection and confidentiality when handling sensitive information.
• Ability to work proactively, with minimal supervision.
• Location

16 Summer Lane; the role requires at least three days a week in the office or out on site visits.

• Salary & Benefits
• Salary range is advertised from the lowest point, with incremental raises based on performance.
• Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Additional voluntary contribution scheme with tax exemption.
• 28 days paid annual leave (plus statutory holidays) and option to purchase additional days.
• EV car benefit scheme.
• Health care plans.
• Discounted gym membership, wills writing and mortgage advice.
• Option to buy bicycle or enabled cycle at a discounted rate.
• Three days of paid leave each year to volunteer.
• Interest‑free financing through Smart Tech for technology purchases.
• Discounted shopping with over 2,000 retailers, including a Costco membership.
• Boundless benefits (unlimited entry to classic UK attractions).
• Eye‑care scheme, including free eye test and financial contribution to glasses.
• Right to Work

Proof of right to work in the UK is required for all applicants before any employment offer is confirmed. Non‑UK applicants (excluding Ireland) must hold a relevant UK visa.

• EEO and Inclusive Employment
• WMCA holds diversity accreditations such as the RACE Code Quality Mark and is a Disability Confident Employer.
• WMCA is a Ban The Box employer and does not ask about criminal convictions at the initial application stage.
• WMCA considers part‑time, flexible and job share arrangements.
• Expectations of equality and fairness apply to all applicants.
• Contract

Fixed‑term contract until the end of March 2028.

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