Permitting Team Leader

Permitting Team Leader

Department: United Utilities

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Lingley Mere, Warrington

Reporting To: Connor Jackson

Compensation: £31,525 / year

As a Permitting Team Leader, you will manage a team of permit administrators who are responsible for the statutory permitting duties in line with Streetworks legislation. The permitting department are an integral section within the larger department and are a huge support function over adherence of Streetworks legislation and jeopardy management of live permits.

We are looking for someone to:

• Manage and efficiently resource the team, including weekend requirements, ensuring the office operation has adequate coverage, aligning to the field operation.
• Knowledge of the New Road and Street Works Act and Highway Permit Schemes is essential as well as experience of using Street Manager.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills to effectively lead a team and deal with queries.
• Ensure compliance is maintained in line with contractual KPIs.

Experience of running and mentoring a team.

• Ability to prioritise workload, multi-task and work under tight time pressures.
• Excellent communication skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Knowledge of New Road and Street Works Act and Highway Permit Schemes is essential.
• Experience of Street Manager is essential.

We offer a competitive salary based on experience along with a full benefits package.

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