Job Description

Brighton & Hove City Council are currently seeking a Senior Permit Co-ordinator to join their team on a 12 month contract basis. This role is pivotal in ensuring the effective implementation of the Brighton & Hove Permit Scheme and all related legislation to minimise the impact of street works.

• Ensuring all work carried out on the public highway by utility providers, developers, private individuals, and contractors are properly permitted and regulated.
• Leading and managing the Permit Coordination team to comply with the permit scheme and legislative requirements.
• Liaising with utilities, neighbouring boroughs, councillors, Police, and other stakeholders to minimise traffic disruptions.
• Providing technical advice to utility works promoters and strategic stakeholders on legislative requirements.
• Supporting the development of the B&HPS through proactive involvement in relevant working groups and forums.
• Managing permit fee recovery, section 74 income, and Fixed Penalty Notice (FPN) generation.
• Collecting and maintaining essential records and performance data for reporting purposes.
• Managing and prioritising complaints regarding permit issues and leading service improvements.

• In-depth user knowledge of Street Works software systems.
• Strong understanding of highway and traffic legislation relevant to local government.
• Experience in managing teams within permit scheme application and coordination, New Roads and Street Works Act, Highways Act.
• Advanced IT skills, including familiarity with Street Manager and other street works systems.
• Experience in planning, prioritising, and delivering work efficiently under pressure.
• Experience working with internal and external stakeholders, including works promoters and traffic management companies.
• NRSWA accreditation (supervisory level).
• Educated to degree level or possess equivalent relevant experience.

Working hours:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekly Pay - Via an Umbrella Company
• Inside IR35

How to Apply or for more Information:

3 simple ways to apply or get in touch:

• Apply directly online via the Matchtech website
• Call Callum Laycock directly on (phone number removed)
• Email your CV to

Matchtech:

Matchtech are the largest and leading Highways and Transportation Recruitment Company in the UK.

Future Roles:

If you have the correct experience for this type of position but this specific role is not quite right for you, as the level, location or rates etc. is it not quite what you are looking for a present, please still feel free to get in touch with me as I continually recruit similar roles to the one above at all levels across the UK.

Alternatively if are not suitable for this role but still work within the Highways and Transportation industry and believe you will be looking for a new role in the future please give me a call for a confidential chat regarding your employment status.

To apply for these roles, candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.