Streetworks Permitting Officer

Southend-on-Sea

Circa £30,000 per annum

My client, Telelink, part of the CityFibre contract; are looking for forward thinking, enthusiastic individuals to join their team in Southend-on-Sea.

As our Streetworks Coordinator, you will be promoting a positive image for the company by being responsible for the co-ordination of the notices required by the operations team and by being a point of contact to deal with queries from the local authorities and the operations team.

Responsibilities:

• Notice and permit all cabling, civil excavation and reinstatement works carried out on the public highway, and to be able to generate regular reports.
• Submit accurate permits using illustrations, maps with permit conditions attached using the job information, position, and dimensions of all work activities on the public highway
• To contact other works promoters and to arrange joint working where necessary to minimise disruption, costs and expedite works.
• Work closely with local authorities, you will be responsible for opening and closing permits using streetworks systems whilst ensuring that all aspects of the TMA (Traffic Management Act) are met
• Respond to Highways comments, PMR and manage active permits to prevent any Fixed Penalty Notices and Overrun charges.

What we are looking for in you

• Have a wide experience of Utility Streetworks Coordination
• Symology Insight Training for Street Works Register Utility Training and/or Street Works Register
• Ability to undertake NRSWA financial duties (i.e. gathering supporting document for Fixed Penalty Notices, Permit fees, Overrun Charges and inspection charges)
• Technical knowledge of relevant legislation especially New Roads & Street Works Act 1991, Traffic Signs Regulations, Road Traffic Act, H&S At Work Act, Traffic Management Act 2014 and the application of the legislation when making decisions about works proceeding on the highway

What we can give you

• Flexible working where possible.
• 23 days Holiday
• Hotel + Up to £25/night for overnight business trip food allowance
• Access to Pool vehicle for business trips, expense mileage or company vehicle depending on the role
• Death in service 4 x Annual salary
• Benefit hub and Cash Plan scheme
• Pension Plan - (Employee) Contribution 5%, (Employer) Contribution 3%

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