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We encourage our colleagues to work flexibly, as we know traditional working patterns don't always fit. If you want to consider working flexibly, just let us know and we'll do our best to help and invest in your career with us, whilst you have a healthy work life balance.
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About the role
- Support the effective management of the Street Works Notice Management System for a defined geographical area.
- Progress statutory notifications to relevant local authorities, street works undertakers, and other bodies for all Network Rail activities that have a highway interface.
- Update the street works management system in accordance with national processes, populate systems with data.
- Liaise with highway authorities, statutory undertakers and public utilities as required, and advise on attendance at highway authorities coordination meetings, where necessary.
- Attend where necessary and represent Network Rail at regional highway authority and utility committee (HAUC) and the Joint Authorities Group (JAG [UK]) meetings.
- Interface and liaise with local Authorities on the introduction and application of chargeable Permits required for Network Rail works.
- Validation on Fixed Penalty fines made against the Route and management of process where Network Rail works were undertaken in accordance with New Road and Streetworks regulations.
- Determine and populate street `designations to protect Network Rail's interests in the national street gazetteer (NSG).
- Give advice on and action external electronic notifications in order that business disbenefits are minimised and opportunities maximised.
- Provide advice internally and externally on Network Rail's management and delivery of highways interface activities including advice on Network Rail's notification procedure and timescales.
- Deliver awareness briefings and training on the legislative requirements and Network Rail's processes for highways and interfaces
Salary: Circa £32,000 - £34,000 per annum
Closing date - 1st June 2026. Late applications will not be accepted.
If you wish to inform of of any reasonable adjustments please email WalesResourcing@networkrail.co.uk.
We positively embrace flexible working recognising that employees may wish to balance work and family/home life.
In Wales and Western region, you will have the opportunity to join PROUD, our reward and recognition scheme where you can say thanks and recognise colleagues across the region who have demonstrated outstanding values and behaviours.
At Network Rail we promote a diverse and inclusive organisation. We are working in conjunction with the Cultural Fusion team to support black, Asian and minority ethnic colleagues. If you would like support with your application or interview please contact Wales&WesternCulturalFusion@networkrail.co.uk
Your experience and skills
Essential:
BTEC or equivalent qualification
Experience in street works management in an appropriate environment
Knowledge of New Roads and Street Works legislation, associated codes of practice
Good information technology skills
Membership of a relevant professional body
Desirable
Knowledge of public, common, contractual and railway legislation affecting street works
Good communication skills.
Awareness of railway infrastructure and its functionality
Good railway and geographical knowledge.