Streetworks Permit Officer

1 week ago


Workington, Cumbria, United Kingdom Cumberland Council Full time £25,000 - £35,000 per year
Job details

Job reference

REQ

Date posted

01/12/2025

Application closing date

19/12/2025

Location

WORKINGTON

Salary

£34,434 - £35,412

Package

Blank

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Full time

Streetworks Permit Officer - CMB2174e

Job description

Street Works Permit Officer

About this opportunity

Cumberland Council is seeking a Street Works Permit Officer to join our Highways and Transportation service. You will play a key role in coordinating and monitoring street and road works across the county, ensuring compliance with the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991, Traffic Management Act 2004, and the Highways Act 1980.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Issue and process permits and licences for works on the highway.
  • Coordinate works to minimize disruption for road users.
  • Assist with Temporary Traffic Regulation Orders (TTROs).
  • Maintain accurate records and provide technical advice to colleagues and contractors.
  • Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

About You:

  • Knowledge of NRSWA, TMA, and Highways Act.
  • Strong organizational and communication skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and ensure compliance.

Why Join Us?

Be part of a team that keeps Cumbria moving safely and efficiently.

This role is available on a fixed-term basis ending 26/02/2027.

Who we're looking for

We're looking for individuals who embody our organisation's core values: ambitious, collaborative, compassionate, empowering, and innovative. We believe in the power of these values to drive positive change, deliver excellent public services and shape a better future for our communities.

We're also about potential over perfection and we can help you grow in the role and thrive in your career.

Be sure to take a look at the post specification (below) for the essential criteria for this role.

Contact

For more information about the role or to arrange an informal chat prior to your application, please contact Carole Wilson by email at

Guaranteed Interviews

We offer a guaranteed interview to the following applicants as long as your application can demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role.

  • Those who consider themselves disabled as defined by the Equality Act 2010
  • Those in care or who have left care and are aged 24 and under
  • Armed forces veterans whose last long term substantive employer was the armed forces

If you meet one or more of the criteria above, and wish to be considered for this scheme, select 'yes' to the appropriate question during your application. Find out more.

Diversity, Inclusion & Adjustments

We're dedicated to enhancing the diversity of our workforce and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. That's why we're a proud Disability Confident Employer and also an Age Friendly Employer – to provide opportunities for everyone to thrive.

If you need any reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let either the hiring manager or our Resourcing Team know by emailing While adjustments aren't always guaranteed, we'll always listen and we'll try our best to accommodate your needs.

Easily apply by submitting your CV and answering a few short questions.

Application and Interview information

  • Closing date: 19th December 2025
  • Interview date: TBC

Please note this role may close early subject to demand. If you're interested in applying, you should apply well before the advised closing date. We cannot accept applications once the role has closed.

Please read the supporting information:

  • Post Specification

Please also refer to our Careers site to find out more:

  • Our Staff Benefits
  • Candidate Support
  • About Cumberland Council


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