Street Works Coordination and Permitting Officer
| Posting date: | 15 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £26.26 to £34.73 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | Pay Rates: £26.26 PAYE / £34.73 Umbrella |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 January 2026 |
| Location: | Islington, North London |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | Neway International Ltd |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | RQ1656284 |
Summary
Neway International are seeking a Street Works Coordination and Permitting Officer to join our client, the London Borough of Islington.
Hours: 35 per week (08:30 – 16:30)
Start Date: 06/01/2026
End Date: Initially for 3 months, likely to be extended
Pay Rates: £26.26 PAYE / £34.73 Umbrella
About the Client
The London Borough of Islington is committed to delivering high-quality services that support residents and businesses while meeting statutory requirements. The Highways and Street Works service has responsibility for managing the borough’s road network, ensuring traffic flows efficiently and disruption is minimised.
The Role
This role is essential to the coordination and permitting of all works taking place on Islington’s roads, both planned and emergency. You will play a key part in fulfilling the council’s statutory network management duty, ensuring compliance, maintaining income levels, and reducing the impact of works on residents and businesses.
Key Responsibilities
Coordinate and manage street works across the borough, including planned and emergency works.
Issue permits and ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
Monitor and manage the impact of works to ensure the expeditious movement of traffic.
Liaise with contractors, utility companies, and internal teams to ensure effective communication and delivery.
Maintain accurate records and reporting to support funding requirements.
Candidate Requirements
Experience in highways, street works, or network management.
Strong organisational and coordination skills.
Knowledge of permitting processes and statutory obligations.
Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities.
Excellent communication skills for liaising with stakeholders and contractors.
Hours: 35 per week (08:30 – 16:30)
Start Date: 06/01/2026
End Date: Initially for 3 months, likely to be extended
Pay Rates: £26.26 PAYE / £34.73 Umbrella
About the Client
The London Borough of Islington is committed to delivering high-quality services that support residents and businesses while meeting statutory requirements. The Highways and Street Works service has responsibility for managing the borough’s road network, ensuring traffic flows efficiently and disruption is minimised.
The Role
This role is essential to the coordination and permitting of all works taking place on Islington’s roads, both planned and emergency. You will play a key part in fulfilling the council’s statutory network management duty, ensuring compliance, maintaining income levels, and reducing the impact of works on residents and businesses.
Key Responsibilities
Coordinate and manage street works across the borough, including planned and emergency works.
Issue permits and ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
Monitor and manage the impact of works to ensure the expeditious movement of traffic.
Liaise with contractors, utility companies, and internal teams to ensure effective communication and delivery.
Maintain accurate records and reporting to support funding requirements.
Candidate Requirements
Experience in highways, street works, or network management.
Strong organisational and coordination skills.
Knowledge of permitting processes and statutory obligations.
Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities.
Excellent communication skills for liaising with stakeholders and contractors.