Assistant Highway Engineer (Permit Scheme Activity Coordinator)

Shared Services Partnership; Cambourne; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Shared Services Partnership in Hampshire is seeking an Assistant Highway Engineer (Permit Scheme Activity Coordinator) to deliver regulatory duties under the New Roads & Street Works Act 1991 and Network Management Duties under the Traffic Management Act 2004, coordinating works and monitoring activities.

The role covers the East Hampshire area and requires highways experience, flexibility and the ability to travel, with occasional out-of-hours work to respond to weather or emergencies.

Qualifications

• Appropriate highways experience.
• Flexibility and the ability to manage a workload with minimal supervision.
• Ability to travel and, when required, work out of hours to respond to weather and other emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate utility works, County Council works and public events to minimise traffic disruption.
• Inspect highway works to identify defects and improve works quality in liaison with contractors.
• Respond to queries from the public and stakeholders and support the local works Streetworks inspector and performance management team.

Job description

Job Details:

Job Reference: HCC624796

Salary Range: £33,178 - £36,369 per annum

Work Location: Hampshire Highways Depot, Petersfield

Hours per week: 37

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 31 August 2026

The Role:

To deliver the regulatory duties of the New Roads & Street Works Act 1991 and Network Management Duties of the Traffic Management Act 2004 (through coordinating works and activities and inspecting and monitoring County Council and utility works and stakeholder communication) to ensure statutory obligations are met in accordance with legislation The County Councils Permit Scheme, agreed policies, procedures and budgets.

This role will be undertaken in the East Hampshire area (East Hants & Havant)

What you’ll do:

You’ll coordinate utility works, County Council works and public events to minimise traffic disruption. You’ll inspect utility and County Council works on the highway to identify and resolve defects and improve works quality in close liaison with contractors. You’ll also respond to queries from members of the public and other stakeholders, as well as supporting the local works Streetworks inspector and performance management team.

What we’re looking for:

Appropriate highways experience, flexibility and the ability to manage a workload with minimal supervision are key. In addition good customer care and communication skills are essential.

You will have the ability to fulfill the travel requirements of the role and, as required, be able to work out of hours to respond to weather and other emergencies.

This is a coordination role not highway design/engineering.

Why join us?

We offer a flexible, motivating and inclusive workplace, where talent is truly recognised and developed. We have created an environment that you can look forward to being a part of and where you are empowered to be your best and believe in creating a workplace built on teamwork where people can grow and develop in their roles.

Additional Information:

Assistant Highway Engineer (Permit Scheme Activity Coordinator) Candidate Pack

Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:

Neal Masterson, Streetworks Manager on 07736 792906

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