Roadspace Co-Ordinator

You will have significant experience working within street works, highways, network coordination or traffic management and possess a strong understanding of the legislation, regulations and operational practices that govern works on the highway.

You will be an organised and analytical individual with the confidence to make informed decisions, negotiate with stakeholders and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

A sound understanding of the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 (NRSWA), Traffic Management Act 2004 and permit schemes.

Experience assessing highway works, street works permits, traffic management proposals or network impact.

Excellent communication, influencing and negotiation skills.

The ability to build productive relationships with internal teams, utility companies, contractors and external partners.

Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Experience using street works and permit management systems such as Street Manager.

The ability to analyse complex information and make balanced decisions that support both network efficiency and operational requirements.

A proactive approach to problem solving with a strong customer and stakeholder focus.

A commitment to delivering high standards of service and supporting the Council's Network Management Duty.

As you’d expect, we offer an attractive package of benefits which makes a career in Local Government both flexible and rewarding.

Hybrid working arrangements are available for many of our roles, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice, with a mix of both remote and office working.

Flexible and agile working opportunities

25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years continuous service

Career development and qualification opportunities

Supportive and positive working environment

Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone.

Employee discount Cycle to Work scheme

Gloucestershire Salary Sacrifice Green Car Scheme (T&Cs apply)

Links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) network and the Young Employees Network

To access the Job Profile for this role, please follow the link below:-

Roadspace Co-ordinator - Job Profile

The council is not currently able to offer sponsorship in this role. Candidates will need to have right to work that enables them to commit to at least 6 months' employment. Right to work is not transferable from a sponsored role held with another employer.

We want to be an employer of choice, attracting and retaining excellent people to work for us, so that we can best serve all of Gloucestershire’s diverse communities. Our promise to you is that we will provide an inclusive and supportive working environment that enables you to bring your whole self to work and realise your full potential.

It is a legal requirement, under the Immigration Act 2016, that anyone appointed to a ‘customer facing role’ must be able to demonstrate an ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in fluent English.

Hybrid working arrangements are available for the majority of our roles, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice, with a mix of both remote and office working.