Permitting Coordinator / Technical Administrator
 
About the Role
Are you a highly organised and detail-driven Permitting Coordinator / Technical Administrator looking for your next opportunity? This temporary position offers the chance to play a key role in supporting essential infrastructure and utilities projects across the UK.
As a Permitting Coordinator / Technical Administrator, you'll be at the heart of the operational process-ensuring accuracy, compliance, and coordination across multiple stakeholders. This role demands someone with excellent IT skills, strong administrative capability, and the ability to manage data efficiently within systems such as StreetManager and OneNetwork.
 
Key Responsibilities
·Provide proactive administrative and technical support to project and operational teams.
·Coordinate and manage permits and associated compliance documentation for ongoing works.
·Input, update, and maintain accurate data within StreetManager, OneNetwork, and internal management systems.
·Monitor project progress, update tracking databases, and prepare analytical reports as required.
·Liaise with internal departments, local authorities, and external partners to ensure all permits and works are properly recorded and compliant.
·Maintain document control processes, manage correspondence, and support general office functions.
·Assist in monitoring performance metrics to ensure regulatory and company standards are consistently achieved.
 
Skills & Experience Required
·Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).
·Knowledge or understanding of StreetManager and OneNetwork systems (training available).
·Exceptional organisational skills with a meticulous eye for detail.
·Confident communicator with strong written and verbal communication skills.
·Ability to prioritise workloads and work efficiently under pressure.
·Prior experience in utilities, engineering, or infrastructure administration is highly desirable.
 
Why This Role?
This Permitting Coordinator / Technical Administrator role is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience within a dynamic and fast-paced industry, contributing to projects that have a tangible impact on public and private infrastructure across the UK.
Whether you come from an administrative background within utilities or are looking to expand your technical coordination experience, this temporary role provides the platform to develop valuable skills and build meaningful professional relationships.
 
For a full description and further information on the role, please call Jason Kohle at Carrington West on 02393 876006. 
 
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. 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, Traffic & Transportation professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Our specialist team has a combined 40+ years' experience in this market. Please call Jason at Carrington West on 02393 876006 for more information.  
 
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