Streetworks / Permit Administrator

Huntress; Yarnton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntress Recruitment is partnering with a leading firm in Yarnton to recruit an enthusiastic Streetworks / Permit Administrator. No prior streetworks experience is needed as full training will be provided.

If you have a solid background in general office administration, data entry or customer service, this is a fantastic opportunity to add a highly sought-after skill set to your CV while developing your career in utilities and infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Strong administrative experience with data entry, emails and phone calls.
• Excellent attention to detail and pride in accurate work.
• Good IT skills and ability to pick up new systems quickly.
• Proactive, team-oriented attitude in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Process applications and submit permits for upcoming roadworks and utility maintenance.
• Update internal databases with timings, locations, and site details.
• Liaise with local highway authorities and engineering teams to coordinate road space.
• Monitor deadlines to ensure paperwork is completed accurately and on time.
• Handle general administrative tasks to support scheduling and operations.

Skills

Administrative experience

Attention to detail

IT skills

Proactive attitude

Job description

Are you an organised Office Administrator looking for your next challenge? Do you want to build a career in the booming utilities and infrastructure sector?

Huntress Recruitment is proud to partner with a leading firm in Yarnton to find an enthusiastic Streetworks / Permit Administrator.

No prior streetworks experience is needed. If you have a solid background in general office administration, data entry, or customer service, our client will provide full, comprehensive training on the technical parts of the role. This is a fantastic opportunity to add a highly sought-after skill set to your CV!

What you will be doing:

• Processing applications and submitting permits for upcoming roadworks and utility maintenance.
• Updating internal databases with accurate timings, locations, and site details.
• Liaising with local highway authorities and internal engineering teams to coordinate road space.
• Monitoring deadlines to ensure all paperwork is completed accurately and on time.
• Handling general administrative tasks to support the wider scheduling and operations team.

What we are looking for:

• Strong administrative experience - you are confident handling data entry, emails, and phone calls.
• Excellent attention to detail - you spot errors easily and take pride in accurate work.
• Good IT skills - you are comfortable picking up new computer systems and software quickly.
• A proactive attitude - you thrive in a fast-paced environment and work well in a team.

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.