Permitting Officer

Posted 05 February 2026
Salary £22 - 24 per hour
LocationGreater London
Job type Contract - Full Time
Job duration9 Months
Discipline Highways, Transport & Infrastructure
ReferenceJO0000064228

Job description

Permitting Officer
 
Job Description
Manage day to day permit applications to ensure compliance across a range of measures, including but not limited to the following; Permit applications, Permit variations, Work starts, Work stops, Registrations.

General Responsibilities:
·Promote a safe working environment
·Ensure data collected is accurate and error free
·Ensure all related service performance indicators and contractual requirements are met
·Monitor permits to prevent FPNs
·Raise permit applications as per works descriptions
·Check permit status
·Update Permit Trackers
·Apply NRSWA legislation including the charging and application of charges for Defects, Section 74, samples and related activities
·Manage permit disputes and support resolution processes
·Work effectively within a fast-paced environment while handling conflicting workloads and priorities

What you will need to succeed:
·Strong understanding of highway maintenance and works
·Solid working knowledge of NRSWA, TMA and LoPS, including practical experience with legislation, defects and overrun charging processes
·Understanding of Section 50 and Section 81 processes
·Experience using permit management systems such as Aurora or Street Manager
·Strong financial awareness and competent Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel
·Flexible approach with the ability to adapt to challenging timescales and workloads
·Competent IT skills with the ability to adapt to various software, hardware and Asset Management Systems
·Ability to manage time and workloads to a strict schedule and complete tasks in a timely manner
·Ability to coordinate and collaborate effectively with other team members
 
If you are interested in the role and fit the criteria above, please send me your application today - phoebe.kingston@carringtonwest.com / 02393 876043
Footnote:

Please call Phoebe at Carrington West on 02393 876043 for more information.
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