Permit & Compliance Manager

Essex Highways; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading highways service provider in the UK is seeking a Permit & Compliance Manager to lead initiatives and ensure compliance. You will manage teams, align objectives with broader goals, and deliver high-quality services. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and extensive knowledge in managing highway services. A competitive salary and attractive benefits are offered.

Benefits

Sick Pay

Competitive salary

Opportunity to purchase extra leave

Discounts through RJ Rewards app

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Degree level or equivalent qualification in related subject or proven experience.
• Extensive knowledge and experience of managing highway services.
• Evidence of continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Deputise for the Streetworks Manager and lead key areas and innovation initiatives.
• Align team objectives with the goals of Essex Highways and the County Council.
• Manage the delivery of work programmes and ensure projects meet quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Compliance management

Statutory processes knowledge

Education

Degree or equivalent qualification in related subject

Postgraduate qualification in related subject or management

Job description

We’re looking for a Permit & Compliance Manager to join Essex Highways, acting as Deputy to the Streetworks Manager/Business Unit Leader. As part of the Service Leadership Team, you’ll lead key functions to deliver high-quality, customer-focused services.

The Role

Act as a key member of the leadership team, deputising for the Streetworks Manager and leading key areas of Essex Highways and innovation initiatives.

Provide strong leadership to motivate staff, set clear direction, and drive high performance through regular monitoring and development.

Align team objectives with the wider goals of Essex Highways and the County Council, ensuring staff understand their contribution to overall priorities.

Develop and implement policies, plans, and procedures that support economic growth and community outcomes.

Manage the delivery of work programmes, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to a high standard of quality and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Degree level or equivalent high-level qualification in related subject or proven experience. (Essential)
• Extensive knowledge and experience of managing highway services including statutory processes involved with these activities.
• Evidence of continuous professional development.
• Post graduate qualification in related subject or management or equivalent professional experience is desired.
• Membership of professional institution is desired.

Benefits

• Sick Pay
• Competitive salary
• Opportunity to purchase up to 5 days extra leave
• A variety of discounts through our “RJ Rewards” app, including restaurants, holidays, days out etc
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Pension scheme

The Company

We are Ringway Jacobs, a leading highways service provider working with local authorities across the UK. Formed in 2005, specifically to provide road network management solutions to local government, our unique blend of engineering capability, innovation and customer care make us the best in class. We support over 10,000 miles of highways, 10,000 miles of footway, almost 7,800 miles of public rights of way and 242,000 street lights. We excel in delivering safe, sustainable service excellence, through our passion, integrity and collaborative culture.

Ringway Jacobs is an equal opportunities employer. We wish to ensure equality of opportunity in employment and the fair treatment of all our employees.

If you require further details, please contact our Recruitment Team on 0330 311 2502 or e-mail them on [e-mail]. Should you require any reasonable adjustments to be made as part of the application process please contact us directly.