Location
City of Westminster

Hours
Full Time (hours not specified)

Salary
£53,319 per annum

About the Role
As a Roads and Street Works Coordinator, you will be responsible for the statutory co-ordination and management of street works carried out by the council as highway authority and statutory undertakers on the public highway. Your work will comply with the Traffic Management Act (2004), the New Roads and Street Works Act (1991), and relevant Codes of Practice. You will help Southwark Council meet its duty to ensure the road network is effectively managed, disruption is minimised, and all activities are undertaken safely.

Your role involves collaborating with other Coordinators to ensure all permits are responded to promptly and all correspondence is handled appropriately. You will also represent Southwark Council at public meetings as required and coordinate the Lane Rental Network while maintaining relevant information. Additionally, you will manage the Streetworks register and other coordination systems, attend site meetings when appropriate, and communicate effectively with both internal and external customers through various channels.

Why Southwark?
Southwark Council is the largest local authority social landlord in London, managing 55,000 homes inhabited by 40% of Southwark’s residents. The borough is home to over 18,300 businesses, including iconic London venues and social enterprises, with a young, diverse, and growing population.

We are committed to making our borough just and fair by taking positive action to tackle inequalities. Our residents and communities are our greatest asset, and our passion for Southwark is shared by millions of Londoners who enjoy our outstanding cultural offer, use our hospitals, and attend our universities. Our refreshed borough plan and the Southwark Stands Together initiative underpin all that we do, focusing on tackling racism, injustice, and inequality.

Additional Information
Application closing date: 11:59PM 20/09/2026
Interviews will take place in the week beginning 29/09/2026

The closing date is a guide; the vacancy may close once sufficient applications are received. Early application is advised to avoid disappointment.

Southwark Council values diversity and is committed to tackling racial inequality through the Southwark Stands Together initiative. Applications from black, Asian, and ethnic minority communities are particularly welcomed to increase representation at senior management level.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme:
As part of our inclusion commitment, guaranteed interviews are offered to candidates who meet the minimum role requirements and identify as:
- Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
- Currently in care or previously in care
- Disabled or with a long-term health condition

Experience
Experience in liaising with Highways and statutory undertakers to facilitate day-to-day working programmes is desirable. Experience in coordinating temporary or permanent permits and licenses is important. Attendance at site meetings and managing coordination systems is expected.

About you
You will be an effective communicator able to respond to internal and external customer enquiries sensitively and efficiently via telephone, email, letter, or face-to-face. You should be able to represent the council at public meetings and work collaboratively with internal departments and external stakeholders. A proactive approach to managing the streetworks register and coordination systems is essential.

Qualifications
Specific qualifications are not detailed, but knowledge of the Traffic Management Act 2004, New Roads and Street Works Act 1991, and relevant Codes of Practice is required. A commitment to Southwark Council’s values and inclusion initiatives is expected.