Permit / Streetworks Coordinator

Salary: £28,800 – £33,600 per year

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

A Permit Co-ordinator will co-ordinate the day-to-day works and activities that occur on the local highway network. This role is a statutory function to try to ensure the safety of the travelling public and to minimise traffic congestion on the county’s network of roads. This requires the coordinator to check One. Network for road space availability and to raise permits for all areas of the build required to enable installation of the new fibre network.

As a co-ordinator, you will be required to monitor permits, in accordance with the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991, to prevent overruns, Fixed Penalty Notices, inspection defects, and ensure that all conditions have been applied to a permit, and any modifications undertaken.

You will be responsible for applying for an application for temporary traffic regulation orders (Road Closures) from the Local Authority and liaising directly with the Local Authority on a daily bases with regards to other Permit and build requirements.

General Role Expectations:

Ensuring Permits are raised in accordance with the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 and Traffic Management Act.
Create and build job packs to assist civils, cabling and tree cutting gangs, in relation to main build design and design changes during build.
To be part of a team responsible for delivering fibre to the premises.
To play a proactive role within the team, when reviewing permits, and providing support to other team members.
To make the final decision that all the correct information and checks have been undertaken before raising a street works permit and creating job packs.
To address any complaints and respond with accurately information within timescale.
Liaise with internal supervisors when arranging site meetings, with Local Authority and build contractor.
Be able to make decisions and recommendations.
Work collaboratively with internal and external members, to build relationships and a network of contacts that will deliver the best out come for people.
Be able to prioritise and time management of workload.

Qualifications

Relevant qualification such as a NVQ 2 or equivalent level of knowledge.

Specialist knowledge, skills and experience

Knowledge and ability to interpret legislation relevant to the New Road Works and Street Works Act, Traffic Management Act and Permit Conditions.

Use own initiative to interpret street works legislation, regulations, and guidance to support colleagues within the team.

Ability to build and maintain effective working relationship with internal and external people.

The ability to act as a valuable team player.

Customer service skills

Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.

Experience and knowledge working with various Microsoft packages i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Experience and knowledge of Permit systems.

Telephone and keyboard skills.

Additional Requirements

Knowledge and use of general office equipment.

Flexible approach to work and demonstrable experience of readily taking on new challenges and responsibilities.

Proven ability to manage conflict situations.