Highway Permit Officer

Permit Officer - Highways

Portsmouth | £29,000 - £33,000 per annum (Dependent on Experience)

Are you an experienced Permit Officer or highways professional looking to develop your career in network management? Would you like to play a key role in coordinating highway works, reducing disruption and ensuring compliance with street works legislation?

My client is a leading highways construction and maintenance specialist, operating across the UK as part of a major international infrastructure group. With a strong reputation for delivering highway maintenance, surfacing and infrastructure projects, they are committed to investing in their people and providing long-term career development.

Recognised for their commitment to employee development, they provide a collaborative working environment where you can build your expertise and progress your career.

• Reviewing and processing street works permit applications and notices within statutory timescales.
• Assessing proposed works to identify potential conflicts, disruption and opportunities for improved coordination.
• Liaising with utility companies, contractors, works promoters and internal teams to coordinate activities across the highway network.
• Negotiating changes to planned works and identifying opportunities for collaborative working and shared traffic management.
• Monitoring ongoing highway works, undertaking site inspections and identifying non-compliance.
• Issuing Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs) and applying Section 74 overrun charges where appropriate.
• Managing permit and Temporary Traffic Regulation Order (TTRO) invoicing and maintaining accurate records.
• Preparing reports, attending coordination meetings and supporting client discussions.
• Responding to enquiries from the public, contractors and other stakeholders.
• Ensuring activities comply with the Traffic Management Act, NRSWA and relevant Codes of Practice.

• Experience with in highways engineering, street works coordination, permitting or network management.
• A good understanding of the Traffic Management Act (TMA) and New Roads and Street Works Act (NRSWA).
• Knowledge of street works permitting processes, statutory timescales and highway coordination requirements.
• Familiarity with HAUC guidance, SROH and relevant Codes of Practice would be advantageous.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Good communication and negotiation skills when working with utilities, contractors and stakeholders.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook.
• The ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a wider highways team.
• NRSWA and CSCS qualifications would be beneficial but are not essential.

£29,000 - £33,000 per annum, dependent on experience.

Alongside your salary, you will benefit from:

• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Pension scheme with combined contributions of up to 10%.
• Life assurance worth four times your basic salary.
• Holiday purchase and selling scheme.
• Hybrid working opportunities, dependent on the role.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits.
• Opportunities to work towards fully funded professional qualifications.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Employee discounts on car leasing, holidays, cinema tickets, restaurants and more.

Location:

Portsmouth, PO6 1TA

You will be based at the Portsmouth depot, working closely with highways and network management professionals.

This opportunity provides exposure to highway network coordination, permit compliance and statutory processes, helping you develop valuable technical skills and progress within the highways and infrastructure sector.