We are looking for a Streetworks Manager to join our team in Seacroft,Yorkshire.

As a Streetworks Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of Streetworks operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices. You will lead a team of Streetworks professionals, coordinate works activities, and liaise with stakeholders to facilitate efficient and safe execution of projects.

Streetworks Management:

• Communicating effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including the public, contractors, and local authorities.

• Develop and implement Streetworks policies, procedures, and protocols to ensure consistent and standardised practices across the organisation.

• Monitor and assess the performance of Streetworks activities, identifying opportunities for improvement, innovation, and cost optimisation.

Team Leadership and Development:

• Recruit, train, and mentor a team of Streetworks Co-ordinators, operatives, and support staff, providing guidance, support, and performance feedback as required.

• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement within the Streetworks team, promoting teamwork and knowledge sharing.

• Identify training needs and development opportunities for team members, arranging relevant training programs and skills enhancement initiatives.

Stakeholder Engagement and Coordination:

• Liaise with local authorities, utilities companies, contractors, and other stakeholders to coordinate Streetworks activities, obtain necessary permits and approvals, and minimise disruption to road users and residents.

• Manage relationships with external partners and service providers.

• Respond to inquiries, complaints, and requests for information from stakeholders regarding Streetworks activities, providing accurate and timely updates and resolutions.

Quality Assurance and Performance Management:

• Monitor the quality of Streetworks activities, materials, and workmanship, and implement measures to ensure compliance with specifications, standards, and contractual requirements.

• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure Streetworks performance, track progress, and identify areas for improvement.

• Analyse data, trends, and feedback to evaluate Streetworks performance, identify root causes of issues, and implement corrective actions and process improvements.

Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree or higher in civil engineering, construction management, or a related field. Professional accreditation or certification (e.g., NRSWA Supervisor qualification) is desirable.
• Proven experience in Streetworks management, highway maintenance, or civil engineering, with demonstrated leadership and supervisory capabilities.
• Thorough understanding of Streetworks legislation, regulations, and codes of practice, including NRSWA, TMA, and associated guidance documents.
• Strong project management, organisational, and communication skills, with the ability to plan, coordinate, and prioritise tasks effectively.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations, risk assessment methodologies, and safe working practices in construction and Streetworks environments.
• Proficiency in computer applications, including MS Office and Streetworks management software (e.g.,Symology, Aurora, Street Manager), is advantageous.

Company Background:

Established in 1994, OCU Group is one of the fastest growing utility engineering contractors in the UK, with a long successful track record in delivering customer-focused civil engineering solutions.

Working directly with many of the country’s leading blue-chip power, water, telecoms, and rail clients, we are looking for the very best talent to join our growing team.

We pride ourselves on empowering our employees and offering opportunities for them to take control of their own personal development and career progression in a supportive environment.

We believe that being successful is a choice.

We choose to be successful.

We are OCU, ‘One Company United’.

We celebrate difference and appreciate diverse backgrounds. We encourage everyone who join us to be themselves at work and create inclusive teams in our workplace.