Streetworks Coordinator

At Lanes Group nothing is more important than the health, safety and well-being of our people and customers. It’s a major reason we are the UK’s largest independent specialist infrastructure delivery partner of choice with a turnover in excess of £530 million (EBITDA £45m), with over 4,000 brilliant people and a countrywide network of operational locations. Our services cover the majority of the FTSE 100 & 250 respectfully. Strong leadership and operational excellence are at our heart. In this critical role of ensuring our organisation is known for being the best, a legacy of absolute quality and compliance, and keeping our promises at all times is our absolute mantra. Position Streetworks Coordinator Location Customer Solution Centre, Slough, Berkshire Job Type Permanent, full-time Hours 4 days on 4 days off, 38.5 hours average per week (working 6:30am to 6:30pm) Salary £27,800 - £30,000 per annum, depending upon experience Benefits 24 days holiday prorated (plus bank holidays); onsite restaurant; personal learning; workplace pension; onsite parking; free access to wellbeing support About the Role Due to continued growth and development, we are now looking for customer focused people to join us in our Utility Division, working on our Thames Water contract service to deliver real and effective solutions to waste-water network and drainage problems. Responsibilities Arrange for streetworks permits as required and in accordance with procedures. Ensure traffic management plans are available in accordance with procedures. Assist with the management and administration of permitting, monitoring and coordinating streetworks activities. Work closely with local authorities to open and close permits using streetworks systems while ensuring all aspects of the Traffic Management Act are met; respond to Highways comments, PMR and manage active permits to prevent any Fixed Penalty Notices and overrun charges. Schedule and program high volume Thames Water works for multiple teams, issuing road closure, parking suspension application forms to Local Authorities to enable operational delivery. Assist with day‑to‑day operational aspects of the project and scope. Monitor and identify street works compliance, performance risk in relation to Section 74 and Fixed Penalty Notice. Lead on all aspects of streetworks coordination providing clear understanding of all permits. Implement change and alignment to department and business strategy. Effectively control the processes, resources and data concerned with Highways authority; control successful delivery of time‑bound SLAs. Liaise with sub‑contractors on effective updates of all permitting matters. Undertake any other reasonable duties, activities or projects as required. Be aware of Lanes Group policies and your responsibilities towards them. Qualifications Hard working and respectful. Compliance with health and safety standards. Great interpersonal skills to create relationships with the team, engineers and the wider Lanes Group network. Basic knowledge of Microsoft 365. Solid communication skills (both written and verbal) with professional telephone etiquette. Resourceful and proactive. Multi‑task, prioritise, work under pressure and on own initiative. Ability to deal with people at different levels. About You We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. We believe that our differences make us stronger and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all employees. Join us in our commitment to creating a more inclusive and diverse world. Lanes Group are a signatory of the "Charter for Employer Positive About Mental Health" run by Mindful Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr