🩺 We’re Hiring – Street Works Support Assistant
📍 Location: Darlington (Office-Based)
🔖 Reference – SCS1047
🕒 Job Type: Locum – Full Time (37 hours per week)
💼 Start Date: ASAP (Contract until February 2027, with potential extension)
💰 Rate/Salary: Up to £14.00 per hour

About the Role:
We are currently recruiting on behalf of a Local Authority client in Darlington for a Street Works Support Assistant to join a busy Highways and Network Management team. This role is key in supporting the coordination and administration of street works, helping to minimise disruption across the transport network. It is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong administrative skills looking to gain or develop experience within a local authority environment.

Key Responsibilities:
• Assisting with permit applications and queries, ensuring accuracy and adherence to timescales
• Supporting coordination of permits, including resolving conflicts, refusals, and variations
• Liaising with works promoters and challenging proposals to minimise highway disruption
• Coordinating Council and utility works across the transport network
• Supporting statutory duties relating to street works and network management
• Assisting with Section 50 licence applications from initiation to completion
• Supporting financial processes including invoicing, fees, Section 74 charges, and fixed penalty notices
• Assisting with road restriction procedures following substantial works
• Responding to enquiries and complaints within agreed timescales
• Keeping up to date with relevant legislation and best practice guidance
• Supporting road closure applications and performance reporting
• Providing advice and guidance on street works matters and dispute resolution
• Representing the Council at meetings when required

Requirements:
• Strong administrative and organisational skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work to deadlines
• Experience within highways, street works, or a local authority setting (desirable but not essential)
• Understanding of relevant legislation or willingness to learn

Why Join Us?
• Competitive hourly rate
• Long-term contract with potential extension
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience within a Local Authority
• Work within a supportive and dynamic team environment

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• Up-to-date CV
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK (Passport or Biometric Visa)
• National Insurance Number
• DBS Certificate

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