Civils Permitting And Planning Coordinator

Overview

Giants Group & Cable Giants is a leading turnkey delivery partner operating across Southeast England and London
, specialising in civils, utilities, network delivery, surfacing, aggregates, and concrete services
. We support major telecoms and infrastructure programmes by delivering safe, efficient, and high-quality civils solutions
, with safety and compliance at the heart of everything we do. Our adaptable, hands-on approach allows us to meet the evolving needs of our clients while supporting local communities and the wider economy. As we continue to expand our capabilities across the UK, we remain committed to building strong, long-term partnerships and delivering infrastructure that makes a real difference.

We are recruiting a Civils Permitting & Planning Co-ordinator to join our delivery team on a full-time, on-site basis in Faversham
. This role plays a critical part in supporting our civils and telecoms projects by managing the end-to-end permitting, noticing, and planning process
. You will work closely with local authorities, internal delivery teams, planners, and subcontractors to ensure all works are legally compliant, correctly scheduled, and delivered on programme
. You will be responsible for coordinating street works permits, highway licences, and traffic management approvals, helping to keep our projects running smoothly from planning through to completion.

• Raising and managing street works permits via relevant noticing systems (e.g. Street Manager or similar)
• Submitting and managing TTRO and traffic management applications
• Monitoring permit conditions and ensuring compliance with NRSWA and HAUC requirements
• Managing permit variations, extensions, and changes
• Liaising with local authorities to resolve permit queries and challenges
• Supporting project planners to align permits with delivery programmes
• Maintaining accurate trackers, records, and supporting documentation
• Providing regular updates to internal stakeholders on permit status and risks

• Experience in civils, utilities, or telecoms permitting and planning
• Good understanding of NRSWA, street works, and highway authority processes
• Experience using Street Manager or similar permitting systems
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Excellent communication skills for working with councils and internal teams
• High attention to detail and strong administrative capability
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and relevant planning/permitting tools
• Ability to work independently while supporting a busy delivery team
• NRSWA Supervisor or Operative accreditation is desirable but not essential.