Highways Permitting & Streetworks Coordinator

Balfour Beatty plc; Horncastle; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart working

25 days annual leave

Family friendly policies

Pension

Job summary

Balfour Beatty Living Places is seeking a Permitting Coordinator to manage streetworks permits and ensure compliance with NRSWA. You’ll work with operations, clients and local authorities to minimise disruption and maintain safety standards across highway maintenance projects.

The role emphasizes organisation, proactive communication, and accurate record-keeping, using Confirm and related systems. A strong focus on continuous improvement and KPI tracking is required.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Able to work independently and use initiative to manage workload.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day permit applications and variations in the Confirm system.
• Coordinate permit extensions, early starts and other permit changes.
• Liaise with supervisors and teams to keep permits updated and compliant.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Independent working

Attention to detail

IT & admin skills

Stakeholder management

Understanding of NRSWA

Tools

Confirm

Workzone

Job description

Balfour Beatty Living Places is seeking a Permitting Coordinator to manage streetworks permits and ensure compliance with NRSWA. You’ll work with operations, clients and local authorities to minimise disruption and maintain safety standards across highway maintenance projects.

The role emphasizes organisation, proactive communication, and accurate record-keeping, using Confirm and related systems. A strong focus on continuous improvement and KPI tracking is required.