Permit Officer

Dycom Industries, Inc.; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Life assurance

25 days leave + public holidays

Hybrid working

Professional qualification funding

Employee discounts

Job summary

Colas Ltd’s Portsmouth depot is seeking a Permit Officer to review and manage highway permits and works, coordinating with utilities, contractors, and internal teams to minimise disruption. You will assess proposed works, monitor compliance, and apply appropriate permit conditions under the Traffic Management Act and related regulations.

The role requires experience in highway engineering or street works coordination, with strong communication skills and proficiency in MS Office.

Qualifications

• Experience in highway network management or street works coordination.
• Knowledge of Traffic Management Act (TMA) and related regulations.
• CSCS and NRSWA qualifications are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Review and process permit applications and notices within set timescales.
• Coordinate with utilities, contractors and internal teams to minimise disruption.
• Identify conflicts and ensure compliance with statutory controls and quality standards.
• Maintain records, attend meetings and respond to public inquiries.

Skills

Highway engineering

Street works coordination

NRSWA knowledge

Strong communication

MS Office proficiency

Permit management

Education

NRSWA qualification

CSCS qualification desirable

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Permit Officer

Company: COLAS ROADS UK

Job Location: PORTSMOUTH, GBR

Type of Contract: Permanent

Posting Start Date: 28/09/2026

Colas Ltd are a UK subsidiary of the global Colas Group, which operates in over 50 countries worldwide and employs over 55,000 people including over 1500 in the UK across multiple sites. We are specialists in highways construction and have been involved in large-scale UK and international construction projects within the highways, airfields, and marine sectors as well as offering highways maintenance services and manufacturing our own innovative surfacing products. We hold a 'Gold Investor in People' award for continuously developing and rewarding our employees, offering excellent career potential.

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Purpose of the role

Colas Ltd. have a great opportunity for a Permit Officer to join the team based at our Portsmouth depot PO6 1TA, you'll help keep the highway network moving by reviewing, coordinating and managing permits and works accurately and efficiently. You'll assess planned and ongoing works, identify potential conflicts and work closely with utilities, contractors, internal teams and other stakeholders to minimise disruption to the network. You'll also monitor compliance, apply appropriate permit conditions and statutory controls, and support the effective delivery of the wider Network Management service.

Main Responsibilities

You'll review and process permit applications and notices within the required timescales, assessing the nature, location, timing and duration of works to identify potential clashes or disruption. You'll liaise with works promoters, utilities and internal teams to coordinate activities, negotiate changes where required and look for opportunities such as shared traffic management and collaborative working. You'll monitor works on the network, including carrying out site visits, identify non-compliance and take appropriate action, including issuing Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs) and applying S74 overrun charges where required. You'll also manage permit and TTRO invoicing, maintain accurate records and reports, attend coordination and client meetings, and assist with enquiries from the public and other stakeholders. You'll ensure all activities are carried out in line with relevant legislation, company procedures and quality standards.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have experience in highway engineering, street works coordination or a similar network management environment, with a good understanding of the Traffic Management Act (TMA), New Roads and Street Works Act (NRSWA) and relevant Codes of Practice. Knowledge of HAUC guidance, including SROH, inspections, coordination and permitting, would be beneficial. NRSWA and CSCS qualifications are desirable but not essential. You'll be organised, numerate and confident working to tight deadlines, with strong communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with works promoters, contractors and other stakeholders. You'll also be comfortable using Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel and Outlook, and able to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a team.

Package Description

• A salary between £29,000 and £33,000 (dependent on experience)
• Our Colas Pension Scheme has combined contributions of up to 10%
• Life Assurance Scheme which is x4 basic salary
• 25 days annual leave per year + Public Holidays
• Holiday Purchase & Selling Scheme
• Hybrid Working Scheme (dependent on the role)
• Family-Friendly Benefits, including Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay
• Opportunities to study towards a fully funded Professional Qualification
• Ongoing personal / professional development
• Discounts on car leasing, holidays, cinema tickets, restaurants and much more through our online employee benefits portal

At Colas, our culture is guided by four core values: Respect, Commitment, Pioneering, and Sharing. These values shape how we work, collaborate, and grow together. We believe respect is the foundation of every relationship. By treating others as we wish to be treated, we foster fairness, transparency, and inclusion within our teams and with our clients, communities, and partners. Commitment means dedicating ourselves fully to everything we do. We strive to create an environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to make a meaningful impact. With a pioneering spirit, we prioritise bold innovation over blind ambition. We welcome new ideas, invest in our people, and work to deliver sustainable infrastructure solutions that shape the future. Through sharing, we build trust and solidarity, encouraging collaboration and growth at all levels of the business.

Colas Ltd is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that mirrors the communities we serve. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all backgrounds.