Network Permit Coordinator

Job Description

Job Title : Network Permit Coordinator
Job Category : Engineering & Surveying
Location : London Borough of Havering
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:30
Salary: £18.55

Job Context:

1. The post holder reports to the Network Manager
2. The post holder has no line management responsibility
3. The postholder will be required to work occasionally outside ‘normal’ office hours / as required by their line manager upto 36 hours per week.
4. The post holder has no budget responsibility.
5. To assist with maintaining and organising effective provision of a service with the use of specialist technical advice, guidance and expertise in network management.
6. To co-ordinate works and legislative compliance to contribute to the delivery of the Council’s objectives and priorities.
7. To deliver a specialist service, carrying out a range of skilled activities in coordinating highway activity to maximise service quality and continuity.
8. To assist in maintaining, developing and review Electronic Transfer of Notices, National Street Gazetteer & Mayrise systems, with regard to processes and procedures of serving, receiving and co-ordinating all highway permits.
9. To provide experienced, qualified advice and guidance in respect to the Network Management and operation of the London Permit Scheme to colleagues and managers to identify risk and avoid traffic congestion.
10. To assist with the analysis of delegated budgets, funding and resources in accordance with council policies and procedures.
11. To understand and comply with relevant legal, regulatory, policy, procedural requirements, standards, and escalate/report concerns to the Network Manager as appropriate.
12. To be a team member with specific professional expertise in Network Operations, Street Works, and to assist the Street Works / Network Manager and Network Permit Officers in delivering TMA objectives under the London Permit Scheme.

Experience
⦁ Detailed knowledge of New Roads & Street Works Act legislation
⦁ Detailed knowledge of the new Traffic Management Act legislation
⦁ Detailed knowledge of the London Permit Scheme (LOPs)
⦁ Knowledge of legislation relevant to the service
⦁ Good knowledge of Health & Safety and CDM regulations, to be able to carry out risk assessments and take remedial action where necessary.
⦁ Experience of technical skills associated with the relevant service area.
⦁ Evidence of successful innovation, initiative and consistent achievement in either a public sector or private sector environment.
⦁ Experience of developing good working relationships with a wide range of internal, external bodies and customers as part of developing effective service delivery.
⦁ Comprehensive knowledge of the service area and an ability to assess the impact of legislative and / or administrative changes affecting the service.
⦁ Knowledge of the requirements of relevant Health and Safety legislation.  Minimum 5 years working within Local Authority environment or utility industry  Detailed Knowledge of EToN systems.
Qualifications
⦁ Valid New Roads & Street Works Accreditation, supervisor level Units 1-16
⦁ This role is the equivalent to an HNC in civil engineering, therefore the post holder should hold this qualification or equivalent