Assistant Network Planning Officer

Pertemps Harrow; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local authority is seeking an Assistant Network Planning Officer for a temporary assignment in Harrow. This hybrid role involves coordinating roadworks, assessing permit applications, and monitoring network performance to improve traffic flow. Candidates should have experience in highways or transport and possess strong organizational skills. This position offers a competitive rate of £28 per hour, providing a great opportunity to develop skills in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience within highways, transport, network management, or similar environment.
• Confident communicator with ability to work collaboratively.
• Good understanding of traffic management and street works legislation desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support coordination and planning of roadworks, street works, and network activities.
• Assist in assessing permit applications ensuring compliance with legislation.
• Monitor network performance and help improve traffic flow.

Skills

Network management

Traffic orders

Highways planning

Organisational skills

Communication

Job description

Assistant Network Planning Officer - London Borough of Harrow

Rate: £28 per hour (Umbrella)

Location: Hybrid, London Borough of Harrow, Harrow, Middlesex, HA3 8NT

Contract: Temporary Assignment

The London Borough of Harrow is seeking a motivated and detail oriented Assistant Network Planning Officer to join their Highways & Transport team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in network management, traffic orders, or highways planning who is looking to develop their skills within a supportive and forward thinking local authority.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the coordination and planning of roadworks, street works, and network activities across the borough.
• Assist in assessing permit applications and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation.
• Monitor network performance and help identify opportunities to improve traffic flow and minimise disruption.
• Liaise with contractors, utility companies, internal teams, and members of the public.
• Contribute to the preparation of reports, data analysis, and project documentation.
• Provide general administrative and technical support to the Network Management team.

About You

• Experience working within highways, transport, network management, or a similar environment.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Confident communicator with the ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Good understanding of traffic management, street works legislation, or permit schemes (desirable).
• Proficient in IT systems and able to interpret data accurately.

About Pertemps

Pertemps Recruitment Partnership has been a trusted name in staffing solutions for nearly 60 years. Recognised as an Investor in People and consistently ranked among The Sunday Times' Best 100 Companies to Work For (14 years running), Pertemps is committed to supporting your career development and job satisfaction.

About Harrow

The London Borough of Harrow is the 12th largest borough in London, celebrated for its cultural diversity and excellent transport links. Located just 10 miles from Central London, Harrow offers quick access to Euston (13 minutes via Harrow & Wealdstone station), the Metropolitan Line, Watford DC Line, national rail services, and major roads including the M1, M25, and A406.

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