We're looking for a Permitting Officer to join our team based in Picketts Lock Depot. As a Permitting Officer, this role plays an important part in making sure highway works are correctly permitted, well co‑ordinated and fully compliant with statutory regulations. This vacancy is offered on a 9‑month fixed term basis.
Location: Picketts Lock Depot – travel to the office required, with some remote working available
Hours: 9‑month fixed term, 40 hours per week – some flexibility on hours is available, just let us know when you speak to us
Salary: £28,000 – £38,000 per year + benefits
We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship for this role
What will you be responsible for?
As a Permitting Officer, this opportunity sits within a busy London Borough environment, working closely with both schemes delivery and reactive maintenance teams. The role focuses on managing permits and coordinating streetworks activity across the network from smaller maintenance works through to larger resurfacing schemes and network upgrades. The aim is to keep works compliant, well planned and running smoothly, while helping to minimise disruption on the highway.
Your day to day will include:
- Preparing, submitting and managing streetworks permit applications in line with the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991, Traffic Management Act 2004 and London Permitting Scheme
- Ensuring permits are submitted within required timeframes, with accurate details covering scope, duration, traffic management and location
- Monitoring permit statuses, including approvals, conditions, variations, extensions and Fixed Penalty Notices
- Coordinating with internal systems and programmes of work to effectively plan and permit activities
- Working with key stakeholders to minimise disruption while maintaining full compliance
What are we looking for?
This Permitting Officer role would suit someone who brings:
- A strong understanding of the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 and Traffic Management Act 2004
- Experience working within the London Permitting Scheme (LoPS)
- Strong organisational and administrative skills, with a high level of attention to detail
- Confidence when communicating and coordinating with a wide range of stakeholders
- A proactive mindset, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment
Rewards and benefits
We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.
Diversity and inclusion
Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.
We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier.
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FOR-GR-1450 Job Description LBB Permit Co-ordinator Maternity Cover.pdf
