Highways Streetworks Permit Lead – Coordinator

Environment Journal; Leicester; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

North East Lincolnshire Council is seeking an Engineer (Permit Co-ordination) to lead the co-ordination and assessment of proposed highway works under the NELPS framework. You will interpret standards, develop solutions with promoters and ensure programmes are delivered effectively across the highway network.

The role requires experience with Local Authority permit schemes, strong communication, and the ability to translate technical information for non-technical audiences.

Qualifications

• Experience with Local Authority permit schemes (or similar).
• Ability to communicate and explain technical matters to non-technical audiences.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of the highway network in North East Lincolnshire/ Lincolnshire.

Responsibilities

• Lead role in coordinating and assessing the impact of proposed highway works in line with the NE Lincolnshire Permit Scheme (NELPS) and New Roads & Street Works Act (1991).
• Assess permit requests, interpret standards, and develop solutions with works promoters to ensure delivery of essential and reactive programmes.
• Primarily office-based with regular site visits across North East Lincolnshire/ Lincolnshire.
• Provide professional Streetworks advice to colleagues, elected Members and the public, translating technical information for a non-technical audience.
• Develop and draft performance reports to demonstrate service demand and compliance with policies and statutory requirements.

Skills

Permit schemes experience

Strong communication

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Highways knowledge

Tools

IT packages

Job description

North East Lincolnshire Council is seeking an Engineer (Permit Co-ordination) to lead the co-ordination and assessment of proposed highway works under the NELPS framework. You will interpret standards, develop solutions with promoters and ensure programmes are delivered effectively across the highway network.

The role requires experience with Local Authority permit schemes, strong communication, and the ability to translate technical information for non-technical audiences.