TMA Permitting Officer

Contract | Civic Recruitment Limited | United Kingdom

Posted On 27/02/2026

Work Experience 4-5 years

City Hackney

Province Hackney

Postal Code E2

7 month contract role with a Local Authority

Job Summary:

• The TMA Permitting Officer will support Hackney Council’s Public Realm Division by ensuring compliance with the London Permit Scheme (LoPS) and relevant street works legislation.
• The role focuses on validating and processing permit applications, monitoring statutory undertakers and contractors, and minimising disruption across the borough’s highway network.
• Working closely with the Senior Permitting Officer and Streetworks Inspectors, the postholder will contribute to effective coordination of road and street works while supporting service improvement initiatives.

Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):

• Validate and process permit applications in accordance with the London Permit Scheme and the Code of Practice for Permits.
• Identify irregularities and manage non-compliance via EToN, applying appropriate permit conditions.
• Record breaches under relevant legislation including the Traffic Management Act 2004 and the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 (NRSWA).
• Assist in the issuing of Fixed Penalty Notices where appropriate.
• Liaise with statutory undertakers, contractors, internal teams and other stakeholders to ensure effective coordination of works.
• Integrate feedback from Streetworks Inspectors into permitting decisions and processes.
• Maintain accurate records using systems such as Mayrise, London Works and GIS platforms (Map Info, GGP, Plan Web).
• Produce monitoring data, statistical returns and performance reports.
• Support income monitoring and assist with recovery of outstanding debts in liaison with legal and external agencies.
• Contribute to service reviews, quality assurance processes and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Deputise for the Senior Permitting Officer where required.

Skills/

Experience:

• Experience with in a street works, highways or permitting environment.
• Strong working knowledge of the London Permit Scheme (LoPS).
• Understanding of the Traffic Management Act 2004 and NRSWA 1991.
• Experience using EToN for managing permit applications and non-compliance.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritise workload effectively.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including report writing.
• Competent in MS Office and relevant industry systems (Mayrise, London Works, GIS software).
• Experience delivering customer-focused public sector services.
• Methodical, detail-orientated and able to remain calm under pressure.
• Understanding of Best Value principles and local authority service delivery.

Additional Information:

• The closing date: 28/02/2026.
• Temporary assignment based within the London Borough of Hackney.
• PAYE rate: £21.85 per hour / Umbrella rate: £29.44 per hour.