Highways Streetworks Permitting Specialist

Matchtech Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech Group is seeking a Streetworks Permitting Officer to ensure highway works comply with NRSWA 1991, Traffic Management Act 2004, and the London Permit Scheme. The role focuses on coordinating permits, licences, and related documentation across the borough's highway network.

The officer will represent the Council at public inquiries and meetings, process notices, issue licences, maintain records, and support budget monitoring.

Qualifications

• Experience in streetworks and highways permitting.
• Understanding of the NRSWA 1991 and the Traffic Management Act 2004.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Ability to represent the Council in public forums.
• Accurate records management and use of permit registers.
• Attention to detail and problem solving.
• Collaborative with internal/external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with the NRSWA 1991, the Traffic Management Act 2004, and the London Permit Scheme.
• Coordinate permitting and licensing of highway activities.
• Represent the Council at public inquiries and meetings.
• Process notice/permit applications for compliance.
• Assess and issue Streetworks Licences and process payments.
• Issue and report Fixed Penalty Notices for permit/offence offences.
• Maintain Streetworks/Permit Register and Local Street Gazetteer.
• Draft TTROs and publish associated payments.
• Provide feedback on TTROs to residents and stakeholders.
• Assist with budget monitoring by interpreting data and forecast reports.
• Process licences and permits under the Highways Act 1980.
• Ensure service levels and conduct site visits.
• Report urgent issues to management.
• Undertake other duties consistent with the grade.

Skills

Streetworks

Highways permitting

Regulatory compliance

Public meetings

Documentation & records

Stakeholder liaison

Job description

Matchtech Group is seeking a Streetworks Permitting Officer to ensure highway works comply with NRSWA 1991, Traffic Management Act 2004, and the London Permit Scheme. The role focuses on coordinating permits, licences, and related documentation across the borough's highway network.

The officer will represent the Council at public inquiries and meetings, process notices, issue licences, maintain records, and support budget monitoring.