Permit Issuing Officer

WSP; Pasig; On-site; PHP 335,000 - 670,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a proactive administration professional to support permit processing and policy administration for heavy vehicle movement projects. You will handle permits, maintain strong stakeholder relationships, and contribute to regular reporting.

The role emphasizes organization, communication, and adherence to safety and process standards, requiring cross-functional coordination and timely delivery of tasks.

Qualifications

• Graduate of Engineering, Architecture, Business, or Formal Sciences.
• Certificate/Associate/Diploma programs (Computer Technology, Drafting Technology).
• Administrative and process experience required.
• Team and target delivery experience.
• Customer liaison experience.

Responsibilities

• Process and issue permits and admin tasks per policy.
• Assist with policy administration for vehicle movement on highways.
• Develop relationships with stakeholders and promote agency policies.
• Serve as customer contact for overweight permits and reports.
• Contribute to monthly reports.
• Perform other permit-related duties as directed.

Skills

Administrative experience

Team delivery

Customer liaison

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

Engineering degree

Architecture degree

Business degree

Diploma or Certificate (Tech)

Drafting Technology

Tools

MS Office

Job description

What if you could shape a career as unique as you?

At WSP, you can always find opportunities to grow and do what matters to you. Make the most of our global reach to discover new challenges and chances to work with diverse, talented individuals who will help you expand your horizons.

What you'll do:

Key Responsibility Area - Administration

• Process and issue Overweight (OW), High Productivity Motor Vehicle (HPMV) and Specialist Vehicle (SV) Permits on behalf of NZ Transport Agency in accordance with the NZ Transport Agency Overweight Permit Manual and Vehicle Dimension and Mass Rule (VDAM 2016).
• Assist with the administration of policy governing the movement of Overweight and over dimension vehicles on State Highways and Local Authority networks.
• Develop and maintain close working relationship with the NZ Police Commercial Vehicle Safety Team (CVST).
• Represent NZ Transport Agency as the customer contact for overweight permits and promote NZ Transport Agency policies and procedures as directed.
• Contribute to the monthly reports for NZ Transport Agency.
• Perform all other permit related duties as directed or required by Discipline Lead / Transport Manila Operations Manager/ RegionalTeam Executive in line with his experience, discipline, or qualifications.

Key Responsibility Area – Self Development

• Keep professional registrations/licences current
• Through the formal Performance Review process, establish personal development needs/goals
• Keep up to date with developments in the relevant professional area,
• Develop and maintain a network of technical/professional support,
• Regularly reflect on your successes and disappointments and ensure that your service delivery is improved through on-going innovation and adopting new practices. Share these learnings with your team
• Maintain self-awareness, reading one's own emotions and recognising their impact. Have a sound sense of your self-worth and be aware of your capabilities and strengths and know your weaknesses.

Key Responsibility Area – Health, Safety and Wellbeing

• Ensure that all projects and activities have an approved safety plan, and that health and safety issues are managed through the project plan.
• All aspects of the site and work will be completed and consistent with the agreed Project Safety Plan.
• Identify appropriate training requirements for your role and participate in appropriate training.
• Ensure that hazards arising from, or associated with project or activities undertaken are identified, reported, and managed including self-management where appropriate.

What we will love about you:

• Graduate of Engineering, Architecture, Business, Formal Sciences
• Certificate/Associate/Diploma programs (Computer Technology, Drafting Technology)
• Administrative and process experience
• Team and target delivery experience
• Customer liaison experience
• Strong organisational ability to optimise and prioritise conflicting demands in a busy environment, to achieve deadlines and see responsibilities through to completion
• Good analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, including oral and written communication and particularly the ability to present ideas, information and advice in a way that is understandable by a range of audiences.
• Computer literate; proficient in MS Office suite 2013 – Proficient in Word and Excel essential.
• Results orientated, with a reputation for, and demonstrated achievement of, key strategic priorities.
• Able to work to deadlines and see tasks through to completion.
• Excellent self-management skills, including working effectively without direct supervision, managing, and organising fluctuating workloads in sometimes stressful situations.
• Able to personally cope with ambiguity and change.
• Able to work effectively and competently with people at all levels, within and external to the organisation.
• A team player and considers the views of others.
• Ensures that confidentiality is respected and maintained at all times.
• High levels of motivation and energy.
• Consistently demonstrates trustworthiness, integrity, professionalism, and honesty.
• High emotional intelligence and self-awareness of strengths and potential areas for development.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Work on landmark projects around the world and embrace opportunities to make an even bigger impact in the communities you care about. What if you could do the best work of your life and create a legacy for yourself?

With us, you can.