Street Works Auditor

Job Description

At United Utilities, Street Works quality is non‑negotiable. We are looking for a skilled and collaborative Street Works Auditor to step into a visible, influential role supporting the Street Works Team Leader and strengthening assurance across our network.

Operating at the heart of a highly regulated environment, you will work closely with internal teams and trusted external partners, building clear, confident communication and strong working relationships. This role suits a proactive and independent professional who is comfortable making informed decisions, challenging standards, and driving continuous improvement while helping set the benchmark for Street Works compliance and best practice.

Job Purpose

As a Street Works Auditor, you will play a pivotal role in driving excellence across all Network and Street Works activities. You will ensure compliance with regulation, enhance operational performance, and support a culture of quality and accountability across United Utilities and our partners.

Accountabilities and responsibilities:

• Support the Street Works Team Leader in delivering a comprehensive audit and assurance programme across all Network and Street Works activities
• Build strong working relationships with internal teams, Network Partners, external auditors, and Highways Authorities to resolve quality, compliance, and assurance issues
• Produce and interpret high quality audit, testing, and performance data against NRSWA, SROH, and all relevant standards and best practice
• Contribute to the successful delivery of the full Audit and Assurance programme, ensuring United Utilities consistently meets and exceeds compliance requirements
• Champion best practice within Asset Performance, supporting effective short, medium, and long term planning for Network and Street Works quality assurance
• Make confident day to day decisions on audit delivery, data insight, and issue resolution within a tightly regulated environment
• Work collaboratively with customers, partners, auditors, and assurance providers to deliver a customer focused service that drives value and high quality outcomes

Skills and Experience

• Full NRSWA Operator and Supervisor qualifications covering construction, monitoring, supervision, and auditing, with current ID cards
• Strong working knowledge of NRSWA, SROH, UKAS, and associated regulations, standards, and technical practices
• Proven experience delivering structured Network and or Street Works audits and testing programmes to demanding deadlines
• Excellent communication, influencing, planning, and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively under pressure
• Self motivated and comfortable working independently, with a commitment to staying up to date with evolving legislation and best practice

Why This Role

This is an opportunity to step into a visible and influential role within United Utilities, where your expertise will shape how Street Works quality and compliance are delivered across the network. You will gain exposure to a complex regulatory environment, work with a wide range of stakeholders, and make a tangible contribution to performance and customer outcomes.

Benefits:

• 26 days’ annual leave (rising to 30) plus bank holidays
• Competitive pension (up to 14% employer contribution)
• Performance‑related bonus
• Company‑funded healthcare plan
• Retail discounts, gym savings and wellbeing support
• EV salary sacrifice scheme
• ShareBuy scheme
• Enhanced parental leave
• Flexible benefits through MORE Choices

If you are driven by quality, passionate about standards, and ready to make your mark in Street Works assurance, we would love to hear from you. Apply now and help us keep the North West moving safely and compliantly.