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.
If you are skilled in streetworks and highways management, our client would like to hear from you. Apply now to make a significant impact on the efficiency and safety of the borough's highway network.
