Permitting Coordinator

Marlborough Highways; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; 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 seeks an experienced Permitting Coordinator to support operations at their Tottenham depot. This role involves managing permits and ensuring compliance with permitting requirements to facilitate safe and timely project execution.

Candidates should have 2-3 years of relevant experience, strong Excel skills, and a good understanding of regulations like the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991. The position offers a variety of employee benefits including access to a GP service and retail discounts.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years’ experience in a similar permit coordination role.
• Strong understanding of permit durations and extensions.
• Confident with Excel for data analysis and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage and track permit applications to completion.
• Coordinate and close works notices accurately.
• Liaise with Project Managers for road space bookings.

Skills

Permit coordination experience

Excel skills

Organizational skills

Understanding of regulations

Tools

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

• 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

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.