Permitting Officer

Marlborough Highways have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Permitting Officer to join a growing business within a busy department. As a valued member of the team, based out of our depot in Greenwich, you will support our operational teams whilst being the key point of contact with the local authority to ensure that the works we deliver are effectively coordinated and compliant.Key Responsibilities
- Ensure all Permits and notices are updated on time
- Ensure works are running on time and requesting extensions if needed
- Submit permits and notices and liaising with Project Planner & Project Supervisors notifying them of road space bookings
- Input and update permitting information using Excel/Teams spreadsheet
- To maintain and promote relationships with the Local Authority
- Liaise with statutory undertakers and other stakeholders and ensure compliance with specifications
- Monitor inspections of reinstatement
- FPN and Inspection data - challenges

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Knowledge of the New Roads & Street Works Act 1991 and Traffic Management Act 2004
- Strong Administration skills
- Experience working within the highways industry
- A detailed understanding of the relevant legislation and regulations relating to the field particularly the London Permit Scheme and familiarity with street Works Management Systems
- Knowledge of Insight/Symology desirable but not essential
- Excellent attention to detail
- Computer Literate
- Knowledge of Excel and Teams
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Proactive work ethic

Benefits and Values
- Our Benefits- Healthshield Cashback Scheme
- Access to 24HR GP Service
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Death In Service Cover
- Employee Reward and Recognition Scheme
- and much more

Our Values
- **We know people matter** | We respect, care and invest in our people, the communities in which we work and our common future. We are open, honest and above all fair
- **We have spirit** | We promote a positive atmosphere and energy, through inclusivity, brilliant team working and friendships. Driving success so we all win
- **We are bold** | We speak positively, deliver quality, act safely. Always
- **We take pride in everything we do** | We are confident, optimistic and trust in our ability. We look forward and are excited about our progressive futureAbout Marlborough Highways

Marlborough is a dynamic, independent civil engineering company with 30 years’ experience in every aspect of traditional and contemporary civil engineering work.
We have a pool of over 480 multi-skilled, longstanding staff, and our own dedicated in-house Project Managers. Members of our leadership team get involved from day one and are always on-hand to provide exceptional customer care.
We are a multi-discipline contractor, specialising in full-service highway and public space maintenance, improvement and construction; delivering services to London Boroughs, Local Authorities and the supply chain.