Works Assessment Manager (Band 3)

Job title: Workers Assessment Manager

Salary: Circa £50K + TfL Benefits
Grade: Band 3

Contract type: TfL    

Reference: 2777

Number of roles: 1 x Permanent and 1 x Secondment Contract details: Perm, Hybrid Location: Palestra Office, London Application closing date: Friday 27th February 2026   

Job Purpose:

The post holder is responsible for the coordination, assessment and control of utility and highway works on the Transport for London Road Network (TLRN), and the mitigation of works on the Strategic Road Network (SRN). The post holder is expected to develop and implement innovative solutions to mitigate disruption caused by road works and build relationships with works promoters and partner groups to minimize inconvenience caused to all highway users, including those choosing to walk, cycle or use a bus, in order to achieve the objectives of the Mayor's Transport Strategy.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Make informed and effective decisions taking into account specialist assessments of the impacts and timings of relevant works, and the traffic management plans provided by works promoters.
• Represent TfL’s interests with London Boroughs and work promoters to support the Mayor’s Transport Strategy/Healthy Streets objectives to ensure that the impact of works on bus, cycle and pedestrian sensitive locations is minimised.
• Assist in building and maintaining effective working relationships with utility companies, internal and external contractors, stakeholders and other highway authorities.
• Ensure works assessment applications are assessed, reviewed and where appropriate permits issued with the necessary conditions.
• Engage with Network Performance Delivery for any works in proximity to a signalised junction, where temporary signals are required or other high impact works (such as road closures etc.)
• Assess and mitigate relevant works not involving a permanent change to the structure on strategic networks. Assist in resolving non-compliances and performance issues
• Advising line manager on high impact works to support strategic decision making across the network.
• Deputising for line managers when required and supporting other members of the team.
• Ensure a consistent, coordinated approach is applied to the control of all works on the network.
• Respond to and mitigate emergency works situations and adjusting permit conditions as necessary through negotiation with works promoters.
• Provide rota-based coverage of emergency situations, including out of hours site visits as necessary.

Skills:

• Proven leadership and motivation skills. Influencing skills
• Stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
• Good resource allocation skills.
• Confident, professional attitude.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Knowledge:

• Degree and / or equivalent professional qualification and / or significant work experience.
• Chartered engineered (desirable).
• Good understanding of the Traffic Management Act, NRSWA, and the London Permit Scheme.
• Expert understanding of the role of permitting and statutory roles and responsibilities within local authorities.
• Good knowledge of traffic management.

Experience:

• Experience of highway maintenance and improvement activities and street works operations.
• Experience of successfully managing conflicting priorities.

Application Process:

• Please apply using your CV only
• Think carefully about the skills, knowledge and experience in the advert and cover this in your CV
• PDF format preferred and do not include any photographs or images
• We may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. 

We will make every effort to give you as much notice as possible, however some interviews/assessments could be organised at short notice.:

Equality, diversity and inclusion:

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We want to represent the city we serve, which will help us become a more innovative and efficient organisation. Our goal is to make our recruitment as inclusive as possible. We are a disability confident employer who guarantee an interview to any disabled candidate who meets all of the essential criteria. 

Benefits:

In return for your commitment and expertise, you will enjoy excellent benefits and scope to grow. Rewards vary according to the level of role but mostly include the below:

• Final salary pension scheme 
• Free travel for you on the TfL network 
• Reimbursement of 75% of the cost of a standard class Ticket for National Rail travel from home or 75% reimbursement on a 28-day flexi ticket
• 30 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays 
• TfL is committed to work-life balance, operating a hybrid working approach where business and role requirements allow
• Private healthcare discounted scheme (optional) 
• Tax-efficient cycle-to-work programme
• Retail, health, leisure and travel offers 
• Discounted Eurostar travel

Hybrid working within this role enables a balance of 50 per cent of time split between the office and home over a 4 week period. Hybrid working arrangements can evolve subject to business requirements. 

NPL Applications:

Applications to internally advertised roles can only be accepted from temporary workers who are on PAYE terms via agency, or PAYE via Umbrella Companies. Temporary workers who are paid through their own limited companies are not covered by the Agency Worker Regulations and are ineligible to apply. NPL’s are not eligible to apply for secondment opportunities.

Vetting Process:

At Transport for London, safety, trust and fairness sit at the heart of how we recruit. Our Vetting Charter (https://tfl.gov.uk/corporate/careers/our-vetting-process) explains the checks we carry out before you join us, helping ensure we create a safe, inclusive and reliable network for everyone who depends on our services. We simply ask that the information you provide is honest and accurate so we can progress your application smoothly. If something doesn’t match or can’t be verified, we may not be able to move forward with your application, but we’ll always treat you with transparency, respect, and clear communication throughout.

TfL is currently unable to provide sponsorship to candidates for this role as the Home Office’s eligibility criteria for sponsorship will not be met. TfL keeps its approach under review in line with changes to UK immigration rules. We are also unable to provide advice or guidance on individual immigration queries and advise candidates to check the Government’s website for further information.