Highways Permits & Streetworks Lead

Carrington West; West of England; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrington West is seeking a Streetworks Coordinator / Permitting Officer to support a busy highways team in Clevedon. You will coordinate streetworks activity, manage permits and ensure compliance with NRSWA and TMA, helping keep roadworks running smoothly for the public and utility partners.

The role involves maintaining records, TTROs, and close liaison with stakeholders, under the guidance of the Principal Permit Engineer. A solid background in streetworks or highway permitting is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in streetworks coordination, highway permitting or network management.
• Working knowledge of NRSWA and TMA legislation.
• Experience using streetworks registers or permit management systems.
• Understanding of utility works, highway closures and temporary traffic management.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing workloads and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day management of highway permits and the Streetworks Register.
• Coordinate and monitor utility company works on the public highway.
• Ensure compliance with the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 (NRSWA) and Traffic Management Act 2004 (TMA).
• Maintain accurate streetworks records, permit data and reporting systems.
• Prepare Temporary Traffic Regulation Orders (TTROs) and highway closure notices.
• Provide timely streetworks updates and information to the public and key stakeholders.
• Support the Principal Permit Engineer in managing permit applications and statutory requirements.

Skills

Streetworks coordination

NRSWA/TMA knowledge

Organisational skills

Stakeholder liaison

Job description

Carrington West is seeking a Streetworks Coordinator / Permitting Officer to support a busy highways team in Clevedon. You will coordinate streetworks activity, manage permits and ensure compliance with NRSWA and TMA, helping keep roadworks running smoothly for the public and utility partners.

The role involves maintaining records, TTROs, and close liaison with stakeholders, under the guidance of the Principal Permit Engineer. A solid background in streetworks or highway permitting is essential.