Permitting Coordinator

Marlborough Highways; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to 24/7 GP Service

Medicash Cashback Scheme

Retail Discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Reward and Recognition Programme

Death in Service Cover

Learning and Development Opportunities

Job summary

Marlborough Highways is seeking an experienced Permitting Coordinator to join our busy Garman Road depot in Tottenham. You will manage permit applications through to completion, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements and deadlines.

Working closely with Project Managers and Supervisors, you will coordinate road space bookings, maintain accurate permitting records in Excel, and report monthly KPI data to keep projects progressing safely, legally, and on schedule.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years’ experience in permit coordination or streetworks administration (utilities or highways preferred).
• Strong understanding of permit durations, extensions and FPNs.
• Confident Excel skills with the ability to analyse, interpret, and report data.
• Experience with Confirm, Symology, Causeway, Mayrise or Street Manager (desirable).
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Solid understanding of the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991, Traffic Management Act 2004, and the London Permit Scheme.

Responsibilities

• Managing and tracking permit applications to completion, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements and deadlines
• Raising, coordinating, and closing works notices in a timely and accurate manner
• Monitoring permit durations, ensuring works remain on schedule and arranging extensions where required
• Liaising closely with Project Managers and Supervisors to coordinate and manage road space bookings effectively
• Maintaining accurate permitting records and trackers using Excel and Microsoft Teams
• Building and maintaining strong working relationships with Local Authorities and other key stakeholders
• Coordinate with 3rd parties regarding; bus stop suspensions, parking suspensions, Temporary Traffic Orders (TTO’s) and TMAN applications
• Monitor reinstatement inspections and proactively resolve any issues relating to Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs) and inspection data
• Preparing and reporting on monthly KPI data.

Skills

Permit coordination

Data analysis

Organisation & administration

Stakeholder management

London Permit Scheme knowledge

Tools

Excel

Confirm

Symology

Causeway

Mayrise

Street Manager

Job description

Marlborough Highways have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Permitting Coordinator to join a growing business within a busy department at our Garman Road depot in Tottenham.

Within this position, you will play a vital role in ensuring our projects are fully compliant with all relevant permitting requirements. You’ll be responsible for managing, tracking, and maintaining permits through to completion; enabling works to progress safely, legally, and in line with project schedules.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing and tracking permit applications to completion, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements and deadlines
• Raising, coordinating, and closing works notices in a timely and accurate manner
• Monitoring permit durations, ensuring works remain on schedule and arranging extensions where required
• Liaising closely with Project Managers and Supervisors to coordinate and manage road space bookings effectively
• Maintaining accurate permitting records and trackers using Excel and Microsoft Teams
• Building and maintaining strong working relationships with Local Authorities and other key stakeholders
• Co-ordinate with 3rd parties regarding; bus stop suspensions, parking suspensions, Temporary Traffic Orders (TTO’s) and TMAN applications
• Monitor reinstatement inspections and proactively resolve any issues relating to Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs) and inspection data
• Preparing and reporting on monthly KPI data.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• 2-3 years’ experience in a similar permit coordination or streetworks administration role (utilities or highways experience preferred)
• Strong understanding of permit durations, extensions and FPN’s
• Confident Excel skills, with the ability to analyse, interpret, and report on data
• Experience with Confirm, Symology, Causeway, Mayrise or Street Manager (desirable)
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills, with strong attention to detail
• Solid understanding of the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991, Traffic Management Act 2004, and the London Permit Scheme

Benefits and Our Values

Benefits

• Access to 24/7 GP Service
• Medicash Cashback Scheme
• Retail Discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Reward and Recognition Programme
• Death in Service Cover
• Learning and Development Opportunities

We know people matter

We respect, care, and invest in our people, the communities in which we work and our common future. We are open. We are honest. We are fair

Pride

We take pride in everything we do. We speak positively. Deliver quality. Act safely. Always.

Spirit

We have spirit. We promote a positive atmosphere and energy. We are inclusive. We have brilliant team working and friendships. Driving success so we all win.

Bold

We are bold. We are confident, optimistic and trust in our ability. We look forward and are excited about our progressive future.

Marlborough Highways is an equal opportunities employer that celebrates difference. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills.. We promote a culture of respect and fairness for all employees and are committed to providing equal access to employment opportunities for everyone. If you feel you could benefit from any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.