Streetworks Coordinator (freelance)
| Posting date: | 19 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 March 2026 |
| Location: | St Albans, AL4 0PG |
| Company: | Barhale |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | MP-65654-1505 |
Summary
About Barhale
Who are Barhale?
Barhale is a business founded on family values, having been established by our Chairman, Dennis Curran, in 1980. We are one of the largest privately owned civil engineering and infrastructure specialists in the UK, with over 40 years of experience in providing design, civil engineering and maintenance services working across multiple sectors, including:
- Water
- Transport
- Built environment
- Energy
We operate as a tier one partner for blue chip, regulated and private clients, working as part of large frameworks, joint ventures and alliances, as well as on individual standalone projects, developing long-term relationships based on delivering to the Barhale values which have been integral to our business since their inception in 1985.
Our direct delivery model is at the core of everything we do, as we believe that people are our greatest asset. Therefore, we robustly source, train and retain all our own frontline delivery teams as well as management and support services. We employ over 1,200 employees nationwide.
We possess a range of specialist skills to support our civil engineering and infrastructure activities, including:
- Tunnelling
- MEICA
- Temporary and permanent design
- Steel-fabrication
- Signs (design and fabrication)
- Health & safety equipment and products, including PPE
Company Website:
https://www.barhale.co.uk/
Company Showcase Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFqsoclCUZA
Why join Barhale?
- As Gold Investors in People, we are committed to a high standard of people practices, creating an inclusive environment and ensuring cultural alignment to business strategy, ethos and philosophies.
- Job security, long-term secured work through various frameworks and large infrastructure schemes
- A broad range of civil engineering, mechanical and electrical schemes across some of the UK’s largest infrastructure projects and clients
- Strong career progression as demonstrated by our track record in promoting from within, as we believe this is a key driver of our success
Streetworks Coordinator
The Role
As our Streetworks Coordinator, you will work with the team to ensure that works are carried out in accordance with the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 (NRSWA). Assisting project teams, local authorities, and clients.
You will be integral in the Regional Street Works team, supporting the delivery of our client’s responsibilities under the New Roads and Street Works Act.
Key Responsibilities
- You will be responsible for issuing new Streetworks permits to the Street Manager system and managing each permit to its conclusion
- Maintaining awareness of commitments and undertakings and support efforts to manage the requirements to avoid breaches of legislation and compliance
- Maintain up-to-date and accurate schedule requirements
- Co-ordinating with other 3rd parties, e.g., Parking suspensions, Bus Stop suspensions, Road Closures, etc
- Coordinating and administering Section 50 licenses
- Analysing and responding to FPN's and Section 74 charges
- Compiling reports for proposed and in-progress works where required
- Provide support and input into the company KPI’s
- Respond to Highway Authority comments and modification requests
- Participate and support the project teams in project and programme planning and progress meetings
- Identify and maintain programme and schedule interface activities relating to NRSWA and the project
- All other duties necessary for the successful completion of a project alongside the Project team
- Build collaborative relationships internally and with the Client, to deliver business objectives, targets, and outcomes
- Engage in business improvements with regional teams and participation in review meetings/workshops
- Monthly commercial and project review of schemes
- Audit compliance
About you
Essential
- Strong organisational skills
- An ability to work proactively, accurately and to deadlines
- The appropriate candidate must be assertive and confident when liaising with Project Managers, Local Authorities, and other stakeholders
Desirable
- Good working knowledge of the Microsoft suite of packages
- Ability to communicate at all levels
- Good interpersonal and people management skills
- Ability to work well with others in a team and on their own
- Thorough attention to detail
- Good knowledge and experience in New Roads and Street Works
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