Streetworks Manager - CMB1033e

The Streetworks team are responsible for the coordination of all utility and highway works across Cumberland Council's Road network, including the permitting of skips and scaffolds.

You would have leadership and management responsibility for a team of technical and operational staff covering a wide range of statutory highway functions and asset improvement and covering all activities associated with the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991, the Traffic Management Act 2004, the Highways Act 1980, Cumberland Councils Permit Scheme and all relevant codes of practice associated with these acts, including Cumberland Councils Policy and Service Procedures including setting these internal policies and procedures

To provide specialist advice on Cumberland Councils Permit Scheme, technical and legislative advice in relation to the NRSWA 1991 and relevant sections of the Highway Act 1980 and the Traffic Management Act 2004 to determine compliance with the Council's service procedures., If you are invited to a virtual interview, this will preferably be undertaken using the Microsoft Teams software, which is currently free for new users, however if there are any issues with accessing this technology, we are happy to discuss alternative arrangements prior to the interviews.

The Streetworks team are looking for a self-motivated, highly organised individual to lead a team of Compliance officers based across Cumberland., We are looking for someone with an excellent Streetworks background, with exceptional communication skills, and who is ICT literate who can bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to the role.

Our ideal candidate will be enthusiastic and pro-active keeping up to date with changes within the industry and have a thorough knowledge of application of standards, specification systems, guidelines, regulations, policies, and legislation appropriate to our service. You will need the ability to maintain strong lasting relationships with internal contacts on all levels as well as external partners and other 3rd parties working on the Cumberland highway network.

We need someone who can represent the council both regionally and nationally and share best practice via the North West Joint Authorities Group UK and the North West Highways Authority and Utilities Committee.

• Competitive rates of pay with only two pay points and annual pay increase


• 25-31 days holiday each year plus bank holiday allowance plus option to purchase up to 2 weeks additional leave and spread the cost over 12 months


• Learning and development opportunities including development time each week (where applicable)


• Flexible working arrangements including the ability to work from home to help with work/life balance (subject to role)


• Opportunity to join the generous Local Government Pension Scheme with defined benefit plans securing your future


• Boost your pension with Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contributions (facilitated by AVC Wise)


• Money off your local gym including Better, Newfield Health, The Gym Group and Lifestyle Fitness


• In house staff support networks


• 20% off a Vodafone mobile phone contract for you and up to 5 family and friends


• Various discount schemes including RAC roadside recovery discount and money off local supportive businesses


• Employee assistance programme and access to in-house Occupational Health service including physio treatment and access to external counselling service


• Tusker car leasing salary sacrifice scheme as well as an esteem car loan scheme for essential car users


• Spec Savers eyecare voucher