Street works & Permit Co-ordinator

Directorate:
Housing Regeneration and Operations Section:
Highways

Location:

Civic Centre Grade:
Level 6 Salary: £28,598 - £31,022

Hours:

37

• Full Time This advert is open to both Internal and External applicants.

Are you ready to keep our county moving?

Join our Highways team as a Street Works &Permit Coordinator, where you’ll play a vital role in managing and coordinating street works and permits to minimize disruption and keep our roads safe and efficient.

What you’ll do:

Coordinate major works and permit applications, ensuring compliance with legislation.

Manage street works registers, inspections, and enforcement under the Traffic Management Act and NRSWA. Liaise with utility companies and contractors to resolve conflicts and maintain smooth operations.

Oversee licensing for skips, scaffolding, and temporary traffic measures.

What we’re looking for:

ONC or equivalent knowledge in a relevant subject.

Strong understanding of traffic management legislation and permitting systems.

Experience with NRSWA, coordination of works, and enforcement processes.

Excellent communication, IT skills, and ability to interpret technical drawings.

Organised, collaborative, and committed to high standards of safety and service.

You’ll be part of a dedicated team making a real difference to the community, with opportunities for professional growth and a supportive, inclusive workplace.

For an informal discussion, contact Gareth Abbots

• Street works & Permitting Team Leader
• Please note that if an employee who is currently at risk of redundancy within the organisation applies for this vacancy their application will receive priority.

If this happens you will be advised accordingly.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion At Stoke-on-Trent City Council, we believe our strength comes from the diversity of our community, and we want our workforce to reflect that.

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.

We understand that some people, especially those from underrepresented or marginalised backgrounds, may hesitate to apply if they don’t meet all the listed requirements.

If this role interests you and you think you could be a good fit, we encourage you to apply.

We are proud of what makes each of us unique and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels included, can be themselves, and can succeed together.

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