Published
March 6, 2026
Location
London, United Kingdom
Job Type
Full Time
Job Ref
CPMSW
Salary
Competitive
Deadline
12 June 2026
Description
Overall purpose of the job:
The Charge Prevention Lead is responsible for preventing, reducing, & processing Street Works charges across the business by ensuring that the correct legislative & internal processes are understood, followed, & consistently applied.
You will be responsible for the day-to-day management and reduction of Street Works charges across the business. This role combines hands-on charge management with driving improvements to prevent repeat issues. You will work closely with operational teams to understand why charges occur, challenge poor practice, and ensure changes are embedded
The role ensures compliance with the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991, Traffic Management Act 2004, Section 74, and Street Manager regulations, with a clear emphasis on preventing repeat issues rather than reacting after charges are incurred.
This role is ideal for someone ready to step up into a more senior position, who is strong on processes and has a clear understanding of Street Works charge legislation
Key Responsibilities:
Process & manage Street Works charges including but not exclusive to Section 74 overruns, FPNs & GSOP
Review and investigate charges to confirm validity, root cause, ownership and preventability
Identify trends, repeat issues and high-risk areas across contracts
Work with operational teams to reduce overruns and improve compliance
Lead root cause analysis and implement practical fixes to prevent repeat issues
Ensure lessons learned are shared and applied across the business
Support delivery of monthly charge reduction targets and KPIs
Provide clear reporting on charge trends, accruals and performance
Work with commercial and finance teams to ensure charges are recorded accurately
Act as a key point of contact for charge-related queries
Support and coach teams where recurring issues are identified
This role is primarily office-based, with the potential for a hybrid working arrangement.
