Posted: 21h ago
The role
Street Works Co-Ordinator
Location: Leicester
Employment type: Full Time
Working Hours: Monday to Friday
What’s in it for you…
We believe in looking after our people, and it shows. When you join Ipsum, you’re not just taking a job — you’re starting a career with real support behind it.
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Option to buy up to 5 additional holidays
Group Personal Pension Plan
Career development and progression with the opportunity to earn professional qualifications
24/7 access to a virtual GP and mental health support and counselling services
Cycle to Work scheme
Discount club - supermarkets, phone bills, gyms and more
Life assurance cover
Long service recognition
Enhanced maternity pay
Paid volunteering opportunities in your community
About the role…
As a Street Works Co-Ordinator, you will play a key role in managing street works permits and notices across Water England projects within the Trenchless division.
You will work closely with Project Managers, operational teams, subcontractors and Local Authorities to programme daily works effectively, ensuring compliance with all legislation and permit requirements.
Key responsibilities include:
Managing and submitting all Street Works notices and permits using relevant systems
Monitoring permit statuses, change requests and updates
Assessing permit applications to ensure compliance with legislation and permit scheme conditions
Communicating permit status and updates to field teams
Recording timely starts, stops and activities to avoid financial penalties
Liaising with Local Authorities for road closures, traffic management and supporting requirements
Checking systems such as One.Network for clashes and planning conflicts
Requesting and managing CAD drawings when required
Ensuring Traffic Management plans are in place and compliant
Monitoring additional costs relating to changes in works or traffic management
Escalating issues to the Street Works Manager or Team Leader where required
Supporting safe working practices in line with company health and safety policies
About you…
To be successful in this role, you will have strong organisational skills, a proactive approach and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
You will also demonstrate:
Experience within the water or utilities industry preferred
Knowledge of street works permitting and noticing systems
Understanding of NRSWA legislation is advantageous
Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and Outlook
Strong administrative and time management skills
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
A flexible, can-do approach with a determination to deliver results
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
Strong relationship-building skills with clients, Local Authorities and operational teams
GCSEs or equivalent in Maths and English
Full UK driving licence
Our commitment to Equal Opportunities
We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences, and we’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.
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Next steps
If you’re interested in this opportunity, please apply or reach out to the Careers Team for more information
