Lane Rental Officer
As a Lane Rental Officer, you will be responsible for managing, monitoring and enforcing lane rental charges applied to utility companies and contractors who occupy traffic-sensitive streets during peak times. You will also review permit applications, monitor works on site, and work with stakeholders to minimise disruption across the network.
You will also play a key role in managing lane rental project bids, monitoring the delivery of approved schemes, and supporting the ongoing evaluation and governance of the scheme.
 
Key Responsibilities
·Apply daily lane rental charges to work promoters occupying designated traffic-sensitive streets during peak hours.
·Monitor roadworks on site to ensure works are completed efficiently and in accordance with approved schedules.
·Review permit applications to ensure compliance with lane rental rules, traffic-sensitive timings and safety requirements.
·Maintain accurate records of works start and end times to enable correct charging and identify any remedial action required.
·Promote collaborative working between utilities and contractors to reduce the duration of road space occupation.
·Support the management and monitoring of revenue generated by the lane rental scheme.
·Assist with the administration, monitoring and evaluation of lane rental bids and funded projects.
·Work closely with internal teams, utilities, contractors and other stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of the scheme.
 
About You
To be considered for this role you will ideally have:
·Experience working within highways, street works, network coordination or traffic management
·Knowledge of street works legislation or permit schemes (NRSWA knowledge desirable)
·Strong organisational and communication skills
·Experience working with contractors, utility companies and stakeholders
·Ability to monitor works and maintain accurate records and reports
·A proactive approach to improving network efficiency and reducing disruption
 
Benefits
·Competitive salary
·Local Government Pension Scheme
·Generous annual leave entitlement
·Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
·Opportunity to play a key role in delivering a new borough-wide traffic management initiative
The role benefits from hybrid working, with at least three days per week based at office in South West London.
 
For more information and to apply
For a full description and further information on the role, please contact Phoebe Kingston at Carrington West on 02393 876043 or email phoebe.kingston@carringtonwest.com.
 
FOOTNOTE
If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the rate, 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.
Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Traffic & Transportation professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Our specialist team has a combined 70+ years' experience in this market.
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