Streetworks Permitting Officer

Matchtech Group; Greater London; Presencial; GBP 36.000 - 48.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Matchtech Group is seeking a Streetworks Permitting Officer to ensure highway works comply with NRSWA 1991, Traffic Management Act 2004, and the London Permit Scheme. The role focuses on coordinating permits, licences, and related documentation across the borough's highway network.

The officer will represent the Council at public inquiries and meetings, process notices, issue licences, maintain records, and support budget monitoring.

Formación

• Experience in streetworks and highways permitting.
• Understanding of the NRSWA 1991 and the Traffic Management Act 2004.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Ability to represent the Council in public forums.
• Accurate records management and use of permit registers.
• Attention to detail and problem solving.
• Collaborative with internal/external stakeholders.

Responsabilidades

• Ensure compliance with the NRSWA 1991, the Traffic Management Act 2004, and the London Permit Scheme.
• Coordinate permitting and licensing of highway activities.
• Represent the Council at public inquiries and meetings.
• Process notice/permit applications for compliance.
• Assess and issue Streetworks Licences and process payments.
• Issue and report Fixed Penalty Notices for permit/offence offences.
• Maintain Streetworks/Permit Register and Local Street Gazetteer.
• Draft TTROs and publish associated payments.
• Provide feedback on TTROs to residents and stakeholders.
• Assist with budget monitoring by interpreting data and forecast reports.
• Process licences and permits under the Highways Act 1980.
• Ensure service levels and conduct site visits.
• Report urgent issues to management.
• Undertake other duties consistent with the grade.

Conocimientos

Streetworks

Highways permitting

Regulatory compliance

Public meetings

Documentation & records

Stakeholder liaison

Descripción del empleo

Our client, operating within the highways sector, is seeking a Streetworks Permitting Officer for a contract position. This role is crucial in ensuring compliance with legislative requirements and the smooth functioning of the borough's highway network.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991, the Traffic Management Act 2004, and the London Permit Scheme.
• Facilitate the Council's Network Management Duty through the effective co-ordination, permitting, and licensing of activities affecting the highway network.
• Represent the Council at public inquiries, committee meetings and in collaboration with external stakeholders including quarterly coordination meetings.
• Process notice/permit applications to ensure compliance and effective coordination of activities.
• Assess and issue Streetworks Licences accurately, ensuring all relevant documentation is included and payments processed.
• Issue and report on Fixed Penalty Notices for permit/notice offences.
• Maintain accurate records in the Council's Streetworks/Permit Register and Local Street Gazetteer.
• Design and produce technical reports for penalty charges and improvement notices against statutory undertakers.
• Process information for Transport for London's works/events management system.
• Assist with budget monitoring by interpreting data and producing spend profiles and forecast reports.
• Assess and process licences and permits as per the Highways Act 1980 and associated legislation.
• Ensure customer service requests are processed within agreed service levels and conduct necessary site visits.
• Draft and publish Temporary Traffic Regulation Orders (TTROs) and associated payments.
• Provide feedback to residents and stakeholders regarding temporary orders and TTROs.
• Report urgent issues impacting service delivery to management promptly.
• Undertake other duties consistent with the grade and level of the post as required.

Job Requirements:

• Experience in streetworks and highways permitting.
• Understanding of the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 and the Traffic Management Act 2004.
• Strong communication and report-writing skills.
• Ability to represent the Council in various forums and public meetings.
• Proficiency in maintaining accurate records and using permit registers.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Capability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders.