Job Title: Highways Compliance Officer
Location: Portsmouth
Salary: £27,000 - £28,000 (dependent on experience)  
 
About the Company:  
 
Our client is part of a global group operating in over 50 countries and employing over 55,000 people worldwide, including over 1,500 in the UK. Specializing in highways construction, maintenance services, and innovative surfacing products, the company is renowned for its commitment to employee development, holding a 'Gold Investor in People' award and offering excellent career potential.
 
Role Purpose:  
 
Our client is seeking a Compliance Officer to join their team in Portsmouth. Reporting to the Senior Permit Officer, the Compliance Officer will ensure that all permits are reviewed, coordinated, and managed accurately to maintain the free flow of the highway network.
 
Main Responsibilities:  
 
- Conduct compliance inspections on the Portsmouth network.
- Authorize and set permit conditions, process requests, and monitor works.
- Liaise with third parties and provide performance reporting data.
- Review and issue permit applications and conditions.
- Ensure timely responses to permit applications.
- Assess the impact of works on the network and manage statutory controls to minimize disruption.
- Issue FPNs and S74 overrun charges as necessary.
- Monitor day-to-day compliance and resolve non-compliance issues.
- Work closely with the Network Management Team for effective coordination.
- Ensure adherence to administrative and Quality Assurance procedures.
- Be willing to work out of hours as required.
 
Ideal Candidate:  
 
- New Roads and Street Works (NRSWA) certification and CSCS card.
- Experience and understanding of road network operations.
- Background in highway engineering/street works coordination.
- Proficient in MS Office, particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Proven track record of meeting targets and deadlines.
 
Package Description:  
 
- Competitive salary between £27,000 and £28,000
- Combined pension contributions up to 10%
- Life Assurance Scheme (x4 basic salary)
- 25 days annual leave + Public Holidays
- Holiday Purchase & Selling Scheme
- Hybrid Working Scheme (dependent on role)
- Opportunities for fully funded Professional Qualification
- Ongoing personal and professional development
- Discounts on car leasing, holidays, cinema tickets, restaurants, and more
 
FOOTNOTE:
 
If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the salary, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.
 
Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Carrington West's Highways, Transport & Infrastructure division is the fastest growing in the country, our specialist team has a combined over 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Jordan Townley at Carrington West on 023 9431 4917 or email Jordan.townley@carringtonwest.com for more information.
 
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