Street Works Administrator in Crawley, West Sussex

The Opportunity

We're currently recruiting for an experienced Street Works Coordinator to join an established utilities contractor supporting a busy gas infrastructure programme.

This is a key role within the operational team, responsible for coordinating street works activities, managing permits and ensuring works are planned and delivered in line with relevant legislation, highway authority requirements and programme deadlines.

You'll work closely with planning and delivery teams, local authorities and external stakeholders to keep activities running smoothly, resolve permitting issues and minimise disruption to planned works.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, submit and manage street works permits and notices.
• Coordinate permit variations, extensions, cancellations and closures.
• Liaise with local highway authorities regarding permits, restrictions and planned works.
• Work alongside operational teams to ensure permits align with programme requirements.
• Monitor compliance with NRSWA and relevant street works legislation.
• Assist with resolving permit breaches, Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs) and compliance issues.
• Coordinate customer notifications and support enquiries relating to planned works.
• Maintain accurate records, trackers and provide regular updates on permit performance.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in a Street Works Coordination or Permitting position.
• Essential: Previous experience working with SGN.
• Good working knowledge of NRSWA and highway authority permit schemes.
• Experience using Street Manager or similar permitting systems.
• Understanding of gas utilities, mains replacement or wider infrastructure works.
• Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.

What's on Offer?

• Salary negotiable/DOE
• Permanent, full-time opportunity.
• Opportunity to join an established and growing utilities business.
• A key position supporting operational delivery across an active infrastructure programme.

Interested?

If you have the relevant street works and SGN experience and are looking for your next opportunity, we'd be keen to hear from you. Get in touch for a confidential discussion.