Job Description
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Are you an experienced Permit Coordinator – Highways professional seeking your next career move? Join Tarmac, the UK’s leading construction solutions business, and play a key role in supporting highways projects through expert permit administration. As a Permit Coordinator – Highways, you will ensure full compliance with NRSWA regulations, manage emergency and planned works, and maintain effective communication with local authorities. This role is vital in ensuring street works are permitted, tracked, and completed efficiently, avoiding delays and penalties.
Key Responsibilities of a Permit Coordinator – Highways
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Administer all planned and emergency street work notices and permits
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Ensure compliance with NRSWA regulations and manage any local authority queries
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Submit applications for Bus Stop suspensions and Light Switch Offs as required
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Open and close permits on time to avoid penalties
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Register reinstatement details within required timeframes
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Monitor notices and permits to prevent project overruns
Essential Skills for a Permit Coordinator – Highways
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Experience working with NRSWA regulations or Street Manager platforms
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Strong communication skills for liaising with local authorities and third parties
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Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Outlook
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Highly organized with excellent time management under pressure
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Detail-oriented, proactive, and methodical in completing administrative tasks
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Team player with a positive attitude
About Tarmac
Tarmac is a CRH company and a pioneer in sustainable construction solutions. With over 5,500 employees and 350+ sites nationwide, we are behind major UK infrastructure projects including HS2, Heathrow Terminal 5, and the London 2012 Olympics. Join a future-focused team that’s working toward net-zero emissions by 2050.