Street Works Administrator

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