The Role
Manage and track permit applications through to completion, coordinate works notices and road space bookings, monitor permit durations and reinstatement inspections, liaise with Project Managers, Local Authorities and third parties, maintain permitting records and KPI reporting using Excel and Teams.
Summary Generated by Built In
Marlborough Highways have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Permitting Coordinator to join a growing business within a busy department at our Codham Hall office.
Within this position, you will play a vital role in ensuring our projects are fully compliant with all relevant permitting requirements. You’ll be responsible for managing, tracking, and maintaining permits through to completion; enabling works to progress safely, legally, and in line with project schedules.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing and tracking permit applications to completion, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements and deadlines
- Raising, coordinating, and closing works notices in a timely and accurate manner
- Monitoring permit durations, ensuring works remain on schedule and arranging extensions where required
- Liaising closely with Project Managers and Supervisors to coordinate and manage road space bookings effectively
- Maintaining accurate permitting records and trackers using Excel and Microsoft Teams
- Building and maintaining strong working relationships with Local Authorities and other key stakeholders
- Co-ordinate with 3rd parties regarding; bus stop suspensions, parking suspensions, Temporary Traffic Orders (TTO’s) and TMAN applications
- Monitor reinstatement inspections and proactively resolve any issues relating to Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs) and inspection data
- Preparing and reporting on monthly KPI data.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- 2-3 years’ experience in a similar permit coordination or streetworks administration role (utilities or highways experience preferred)
- Strong understanding of permit durations, extensions and FPN’s
- Confident Excel skills, with the ability to analyse, interpret, and report on data
- Experience with Confirm, Symology, Causeway, Mayrise or Street Manager (desirable)
- Excellent organisational and administrative skills, with strong attention to detail
- Due to the location, you will require a driving licence as it is not accessible by public Transport
- Solid understanding of the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991, Traffic Management Act 2004, and the London Permit Scheme
Benefits and Our Values
Benefits
- Access to 24/7 GP Service
- Medicash Cashback Scheme
- Retail Discounts
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Reward and Recognition Programme
- Death in Service Cover
- Learning and Development Opportunities
Marlborough Highways is an equal opportunities employer that celebrates difference. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills.. We promote a culture of respect and fairness for all employees and are committed to providing equal access to employment opportunities for everyone. If you feel you could benefit from any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.
About
Marlborough is a dynamic, independent civil engineering company with 30 years’ experience in every aspect of traditional and contemporary civil engineering work.We have a pool of over 480 multi-skilled, longstanding staff, and our own dedicated in-house Project Managers. Members of our leadership team get involved from day one and are always on-hand to provide exceptional customer care.We are a multi-discipline contractor, specialising in full-service highway and public space maintenance, improvement and construction; delivering services to London Boroughs, Local Authorities and the supply chain.Watch our latest video here to gain an insight into working at Marlborough Highways.
Skills Required
- 2-3 years experience in a permit coordination or streetworks administration role (utilities or highways preferred)
- Strong understanding of permit durations, extensions and Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs)
- Confident Excel skills with ability to analyse, interpret, and report on data
- Experience with Confirm, Symology, Causeway, Mayrise or Street Manager
- Excellent organisational and administrative skills with strong attention to detail
- Driving licence (location not accessible by public transport)
- Solid understanding of the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991, Traffic Management Act 2004, and the London Permit Scheme
- Experience using Microsoft Teams for record keeping and coordination
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The Company
What We Do
Marlborough Highways is an independent civil engineering company specializing in infrastructure, highway maintenance, and public realm improvements. They provide end-to-end solutions including road surfacing, traffic management, street lighting, and emergency response services. Serving local authorities and public sector clients, the company focuses on enhancing community transportation networks and public spaces through high-quality, sustainable engineering solutions and long-term maintenance contracts.
