Network Permit Officer (Street Works Inspector) - Technical
| Posting date: | 04 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £12.21p/h |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 August 2025 |
| Location: | Ilford, Greater London |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | The Sunrise Recruitment Ltd |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | OR7082 |
Summary
To be part of a group of technical staff to ensure the timely dissemination of information regarding noticing/permit applications to all members of the team to ensure delivery of the Traffic Management Act 2004 and the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991. To undertake data management duties in support of the LB Redbridge Permit scheme, FPN scheme, road and street works register and for the management of utility licenses, Highway Authority�s works and other street works.
Major duties and responsibilities
Fulfil a supporting role on technical issues relating to Network Management duty, London Permit Scheme (LoPS) and New Roads and Street Works. Maintain up to date knowledge of all relevant professional, trade and Council legislation that may affect your career development.
To undertake the inspection, recording and reporting of Road and Street Works licenses and surface apparatus defects in accordance with Street Works legislation and associated regulations and codes of practice and other relevant highway legislation.
Contribute to the Group Manager�s team.
Produce within an agreed programme as required and at the appropriate time, all documentation necessary for the efficient administration of all allocated projects within the scope of a Technician�s responsibility ensuring all relevant research has been undertaken and evaluated. Provide information on all projects at the appropriate period to enable reports to be made to managers, Committees and Members.
Ensure project design and implementation complies with all aspect of Construction (Design and Management) Act, including risk assessments and asbestos identification.
Assist in the management of projects including developing and maintaining projects timetables.
To ensure that personally allocated project tasks are developed to time and within budget and technical parameters.
Proactively assess incoming notice/permit applications and where necessary disseminate information to team members for further investigation/action.
Major duties and responsibilities
To carry out site visits to validate the accuracy of ETON data as supplied by the utility companies and in compliance with permit conditions.
To ensure relevant notices are issued and invoices are raised through the Finance Department for both Permits and Fixed Penalty Notice under the Traffic Management Act 2004.
Be a member of project groups whose work relates to your individual profession/discipline.
Make suggestions to the Group Manager on methods and procedures to improve service delivery and quality of the work.
Ensure compliance with Standing Orders, contractual clauses and industrial standards.
Comply with health and safety within the workplace to ensure the safety of staff, clients and others.
Be aware of the environmental impact of schemes in compliance with the Council policy and support local Agenda 21 initiatives.
Operate all relevant IT systems required to efficiently produce documents, manage contracts and programmes. Maintain existing office data systems using standard software applications (e.g. Microsoft, Excel, Access, SBS).
Attend Committee and other Council meetings on technical matters in support of senior officers.
Participate in working parties.
Assist in writing complex reports including committee reports, to obtain authority for the development of projects and other relevant issues.
Communicate with clients, customers, residents, external contractors and Members of the Council as appropriate to level of responsibility and assist in presentations to customers and Members relating to projects you are involved in.
To take part in the Councils� employee communication system.
Suggest new initiatives relating to good practice in conjunction with the Service Manager.
To assist towards the Council�s Investors in People.
Co-operate with the implementation of all existing and future personnel policies introduced by the Council.
Ensure the equalities procedures and philosophy of the Council is maintained and promoted within the work area.
Major duties and responsibilities
Promote staff harmony and co-operation. Positively support the changing culture within the Council, communicate and interact effectively with staff to reduce stress in the workplace. Maintain a professional approach to all clients, colleagues and the public utilising tact and diplomacy at all times.
Assist with implementation of project management techniques. Comply with performance management techniques, designed and introduced by the Group Manager.
Achieve agreed performance targets.
Assist with the production and monitoring of performance indicators.
To operate management information systems and assist in producing regular reports.
Input to the development of Policy on Highways, and Traffic Management.
Assist with project delivery, including site surveys, accident analysis, calculations, estimates, contract documents, specifications, drawings, risk assessment, budgetary control, supervision of works on site, measurement and settlement of final accounts.
To assist in the preparation and implementation of Capital and Revenue, Highway Traffic and Street Lighting programmes.
Assist in the development of new business opportunities and initiatives within the government guidelines.
Wear protective or corporate clothing where this is provided.
Any other duties appropriate to this area of work and consistent with the level of post, as may from time to time be required.
To provide cover for the work of other team members in their absence as required.