Streetworks assistant

About Us

HVSS, founded in 2010, are a privately owned company with an outstanding reputation amongst clients and the wider utilities industry and continue to see substantial growth year on year. With offices located around the UK, we provide an innovative approach to our clients nationally. We offer services ranging from private high voltage connections and maintenance to multi-utility connections across the Electricity, Gas, Telecoms, Water and EV Charging markets.

We strive to be market leaders and are looking for motivated individuals to join us on our journey and to be part of our bright future.

The Streetworks assistant supports the Construction team in coordinating and managing the street works activities to ensure we are adhering the NRSWA guidelines. This role involves liaising with internal and external parties, completing relevant documents, updating relevant systems and assisting in the planning and execution permits.

• Work closely with the Project Managers to fulfil the administrative elements street works
• Update and maintain key company databases
• Organising planned and emergency street works notices/permits
• Opening and closing of street works notices/permits including registering reinstatement details within timescales
• Liaising with Local Authorities and sub-contractors
• Coordinating with other 3rd parties for parking suspensions, bus stop suspensions, road closures etc
• Monitor notices/permits to ensure there are no overruns
• Proactively escalation problems to the Senior managers to avoid exposure to Health and Safety risks, customer complaints and commercial exposure
• Work within guidance of the company policies and procedures

• Experience working in an office environment
• Accuracy of work and attention to detail
• Be methodical in work approaches
• Professional, helpful, can-do attitude and ability to work under pressure
• Good communication skills both verbal and written

• Working knowledge of the utility industry
• Ability to multitask and prioritise own workload in line with guidance from senior members of the team
• Excellent organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to work well under pressure, prioritise tasks, and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Relevant experience in street works coordination/NRSWA
• Understanding of street works legislation/regulations

• Full Time, Permanent role
• Monday - Friday 8:30am - 17:00pm (40 hours per week)
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays as standard
• Additional day off for your birthday
• Up to 5 extra days holiday for long service
• The option to purchase an additional 5 days holiday per year
• 5% employer pension contribution
• 2x Death in Service Cover
• Cycle to work scheme
• Green car salary sacrifice scheme
• Private health cover, half paid for by us, and fully paid after 3 years