Streetworks Compliance Officer

Overview

At Gloucestershire County Council we manage street works across the county. The Compliance Officer supports the management of Street works and helps ensure that all works activities on the council's highway network are legally compliant. Reporting to the Compliance Manager, you will support the performance management of Statutory Undertakers/Works Promoters operating on our network and work closely with local authorities, transport agencies and utility contractors.

• Support the performance management of Statutory Undertakers/Works Promoters on the council’s network.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and regulations for works activities on the council’s highway network.
• Work with stakeholders such as other local authorities, transport agencies, utility contractors and internal teams to maintain compliance.

• Proven experience in street works and a strong understanding of relevant systems, regulations and principles.
• Right to work in the UK for at least 6 months of employment. (No sponsorship provided.)

Under the Equality Act (2010) we encourage applicants with a disability to email recrui to confirm their eligibility. We offer a Disability Confident pledge interview and reasonable adjustments where required. A disability is defined as a physical or mental impairment having a substantial and long‑term adverse effect on day‑to‑day activities.

Individuals currently on the Gloucestershire County Council redeployment register or at risk of redundancy will be prioritised at the shortlisting stage.

• Flexible and agile working opportunities
• 25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years continuous service
• Career development and qualification opportunities
• Supportive and positive working environment
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – confidential counselling and advice 24 h/day
• Employee discount cycle‑to‑work scheme
• Gloucestershire salary‑sacrifice green car scheme (T&Cs apply)
• Access to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) and the Young Employees Network

As a customer‑facing role, you must be able to demonstrate confidence in fluent English for spoken aspects of the job.

Hybrid working arrangements are available for the majority of roles, providing a mix of remote and office work.