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Permitting Officer

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Posted on Jul 7, 2026 by CV-Library
Greater London, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
£35k - £35k Annual
Full-Time
Job Title: Permitting Officer
Location: Brentwood
Salary: £35,000 per annum plus benefits

On behalf of my client, a well-established civils contractor working within the highways sector, I am looking for a Permitting Officer to join their team in North London. The opportunity would suit someone with a background in highways permitting and who thrives in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities:
·Preparing and submitting permit applications to the relevant Highways Authorities
·Keeping permits and notices accurate and up to date
·Monitoring project timelines and submitting extension requests when necessary
·Liaising with Project Managers and Supervisors to coordinate road space bookings
·Managing permitting data via systems such as Excel and Microsoft Teams
·Building strong working relationships with Local Authorities and key stakeholders
·Tracking inspections and resolving any challenges around FPNs and reinstatement data
Requirements:
·Previous experience in a permitting role within the highways or utilities sector
·Solid understanding of the New Roads & Street Works Act, the Traffic Management Act, and the London Permit Scheme
·Strong organisational and administrative abilities
·Confident using permitting and street works systems (experience with Street Manager, Insight, Symology, or Confirm preferred)
·Happy to work in the North London office five days a week
·Excellent attention to detail and communication skills
·A proactive team player with a positive attitude

Package:
·£35,000-£40,000 per annum depending on experience
·Training and development opportunities
·Medical cover and pension scheme
·Company van provided

FOOTNOTE:

If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the salary, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.
Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Infrastructure & Transportation professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Carrington West's Highways, Transport & Infrastructure division is the fastest growing in the country, our specialist team has a combined over 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Amy Maxwell at Carrington West on (phone number removed) or email at (url removed) for more information.
By applying for this position, you are agreeing for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will be shared with third party clients specifically relevant to any roles you have applied for. If at any stage, you wish to withdraw your consent please contact us

Reference: 225336363

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Permitting Officer

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Posted on Jul 7, 2026 by CV-Library

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Greater London, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
£35k - £35k Annual
Full-Time
Job Title: Permitting Officer
Location: Brentwood
Salary: £35,000 per annum plus benefits

On behalf of my client, a well-established civils contractor working within the highways sector, I am looking for a Permitting Officer to join their team in North London. The opportunity would suit someone with a background in highways permitting and who thrives in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities:
·Preparing and submitting permit applications to the relevant Highways Authorities
·Keeping permits and notices accurate and up to date
·Monitoring project timelines and submitting extension requests when necessary
·Liaising with Project Managers and Supervisors to coordinate road space bookings
·Managing permitting data via systems such as Excel and Microsoft Teams
·Building strong working relationships with Local Authorities and key stakeholders
·Tracking inspections and resolving any challenges around FPNs and reinstatement data
Requirements:
·Previous experience in a permitting role within the highways or utilities sector
·Solid understanding of the New Roads & Street Works Act, the Traffic Management Act, and the London Permit Scheme
·Strong organisational and administrative abilities
·Confident using permitting and street works systems (experience with Street Manager, Insight, Symology, or Confirm preferred)
·Happy to work in the North London office five days a week
·Excellent attention to detail and communication skills
·A proactive team player with a positive attitude

Package:
·£35,000-£40,000 per annum depending on experience
·Training and development opportunities
·Medical cover and pension scheme
·Company van provided

FOOTNOTE:

If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the salary, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.
Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Infrastructure & Transportation professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Carrington West's Highways, Transport & Infrastructure division is the fastest growing in the country, our specialist team has a combined over 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Amy Maxwell at Carrington West on (phone number removed) or email at (url removed) for more information.
By applying for this position, you are agreeing for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will be shared with third party clients specifically relevant to any roles you have applied for. If at any stage, you wish to withdraw your consent please contact us
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Reference: 225336363

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