The Permit Scheme Coordinator supports the delivery of statutory coordination and network management duties by assessing, processing, and enforcing permit applications for works on the public highway. The role ensures safe, efficient, and compliant operations across the highway network.
The main duties of the Permit Scheme Coordinator:
Assess, determine, and process permit applications for immediate, minor, standard, or major works.
Coordinate and monitor works on the public highway, ensuring compliance with legislation and permit conditions
Enforce performance-based inspections, defect corrections, and associated charges or penalties.
Issue and enforce fixed penalty notices and Section 74 charges for non-compliance.
Act as the primary system administrator for permit and Street Manager IT systems.
Provide guidance to contractors, colleagues, and external partners on statutory requirements.
The Permit Scheme Coordinator needs:
Strong knowledge of highway legislation, codes of practice, and permit regulations.
Ability to make technical judgments, assess risks, and enforce compliance effectively.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills for advising stakeholders.
Flexibility to work on-site across locations and outside normal hours, with a full driving licence.
This role requires once per month on site and a full driving licence and car is needed!
For more information and to apply for the role, please call Leah Kimber at Carrington West on (phone number removed) or email .
FOOTNOTE:
If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the rate, location, or seniority does not suit you specifically, please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for similar roles at all levels across the UK. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.
Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from professionals looking to explore future opportunities. Our specialist team has over 40 years of combined experience in this market. Please contact Leah Kimber at Carrington West on (phone number removed) for more information.
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