Job Description

We're champions of the North West and we're proud that it's our electricity network that connects communities and helps keep the electricity flowing every minute of every day, from when you wake up to when you fall asleep and all the hours in between.


A key part of the UK's journey to net zero carbon is the revolution of our electricity industry to enable clean, green economic growth. As the North West's electricity network operator, it's our responsibility to lead the way, help the region decarbonise and pave the way for the growth of renewable energy and a sustainable energy future for all.


We're proud that in December 2024 we were named Utility of the Year by Utility Week magazine who said we punched above our weight and used innovation to solve some of the industry's most difficult challenges. Come and be part of our team and make a difference.


Together we have the energy to transform our communities. We are switched on. We are adaptable. We take pride.

Our Street Works team has a fantastic opportunity for a Street Works Administration Assistant to join them in Walkden.

This role will be 37 hours per week based over seven days, so some weekend work will apply.

Our Role

This role is a fundamental part of SP ENW's commitment to minimise the financial and reputational risks associated with street works non-compliance and to support the company objective of achieving street works excellence.





As a Street Works Administration Assistant, you will undertake all administrative tasks related to Street Works, including but not limited to:


Efficiently handling any related administrative tasks through our Aurora Symology system, including:

End-to-end administrative process for permits Any urgent or non-urgent SLG & reinstatement defects Any related fines or costs Traffic management coordination & requests Issue of work instructions for reinstatement including variations Defective apparatus related queries Acting as an interface between internal & external stakeholders.

You will also be required to:


Support the business in company incentives & changes to legislation Respond to and resolve defective apparatus requests Support the business in the event of environmental incidents.

What we're looking for

Previous administrative experience (essential); Flexibility to work on weekends & bank holidays as part of a rota (essential); Be comfortable and competent to work alone or as part of agile working (essential); A good understanding of NRSWA, TMA (Traffic Management Act) and its associated legislation & codes of practice including SROH, The Safety Code etc.; An adaptable and flexible working style with the ability to respond to changing situations and areas of work (essential); A customer focus with the ability to communicate with both internal and external stakeholders (essential); A working knowledge of computers and mobile devices (essential), with experience of Symology Aurora & Street Manager (desirable).

What we're offering

As a vital team member and in return for your expertise, inclusive approach and commitment, we'll provide a favourable salary and the chance to join a passionate and welcoming team. We are committed to ensuring our people are supported and are proud of our reward and benefits offer, which includes:

An annual bonus scheme 25 days annual leave increasing with length of service Private Healthcare An employee rewards portal offering discounts on several well-known brands A market-leading contributory pension scheme Employee assistance programme Opportunity for professional development through our L&D function.

Our people are important to us and we're passionate about creating a great place to work where we can all be ourselves, reach our full potential and build long lasting careers. We're striving to increase diversity of thought and talent in our people and to recruit highly skilled workforce that's representative of the communities we serve. For us, embracing our differences is what makes us stronger.

Should you require any additional support with your application, or any adjustments please contact our Recruitment team at careers@enwl.co.uk or on 0845 366 0092 (option 2)

Any offer made will remain conditional until pre-employment checks are complete to a level deemed satisfactory by SP Electricity North West. Due to the nature of this role, the following pre-employment checks will be required; references from previous employers, a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and a Drug & Alcohol test.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early.

We don't accept speculative CVs from agencies. Any received we will assert ownership of the candidate and no fee will be payable.