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Highways Interface Advisor

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Highways Interface Advisor

Who We Are

Our passengers and freight users are at the heart of everything we do. We help connect people to their friends and families and get goods to their destination safely and efficiently. We're an organisation where people matter.  Watch our video to find out more!

We're continuing to build a diverse organisation which is representative of the people we serve. We want to harness the skills and expertise of our people and attract the best talent, to enable a safe and accessible railway for everyone. To learn why inclusion is important to us, please click here.

About our people and the recruitment process - We're an inclusive employer of choice and we welcome applications from everyone! 

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. 

We're also a Disability Confident Leader employer and we'll try our best to adapt the process and offer a reasonable alternative to help support people with disabilities access, apply and interview for roles.

About the role

  1. Support the effective management of the Street Works Notice Management System for a defined geographical area.
  2. Progress statutory notifications to relevant local authorities, street works undertakers, and other bodies for all Network Rail activities that have a highway interface.
  3. Update the street works management system in accordance with national processes, populate systems with data.
  4. Liaise with highway authorities, statutory undertakers and public utilities as required, and advise on attendance at highway authorities coordination meetings, where necessary. 
  5. Attend where necessary and represent Network Rail at regional highway authority and utility committee (HAUC) and the Joint Authorities Group (JAG [UK]) meetings.
  6. Interface and liaise with local Authorities on the introduction and application of chargeable Permits required for Network Rail works.
  7. 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.
  8. Determine and populate street `designations to protect Network Rail's interests in the national street gazetteer (NSG).
  9. Give advice on and action external electronic notifications in order that business disbenefits are minimised and opportunities maximised.
  10. 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.
  11. 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.

Key Information

Vacancy Details

Number of Positions:
1
Contract Type:
Permanent
Hours:
Full Time
Salary:
£25,409 - £52,074
Location:
Cardiff
Geographical Area:
Wales
Closing Date:
01-JUN-2026
Job Category:
Engineering and Asset Management
Function:
Wales & Western Region
Organisation:
EA Highways & Liabilities (570459) G5

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