There is a lot going on in Enfield, we are building 10,000 homes at our flag ship development at Meridian water as well as keeping the road network functioning efficiently on a daily basis. This is an opportunity to join a dynamic and innovative Street Works Team with a reputation for high standards and be part of our exciting new projects within Enfield.
Highways, Traffic and Parking is a part of the Environment and Communities Directorate under the responsibility of the Strategic Director of Planning, Growth & Infrastructure. Part of its remit is the delivery of the Council's Network Management Duty under the Traffic Management Act 2004 and the coordination of all highway activities under the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991. The Council is a founder member of the London Permit Scheme and has a dedicated Street Works team to manage all of its statutory obligations.
The Street Works Team are looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated person to carry out a range of duties related to the coordination of works carried out on the highway. The Permitting Officer post is an exciting role which involves regular engagement with utility companies and contractors applying to work on the public highway. The successful applicant will be predominantly working remotely and/or office based assessing permit applications submitted for both utility works and highway works within the borough. The post holder will also monitor immediate works activities, assess works durations and be responsible for imposing any necessary national conditions to works permits.
You will have a sound understanding of temporary traffic management associated with works on the highway, methods of minimising disruption while ensuring safety of all highway users and work operatives. It is essential that pragmatic solutions are identified with regards to balancing the needs of works on the highway network and those who rely on journeys throughout the borough.
You will also require solid and up to date knowledge of street works legislation and the codes of practice that cover Safety at Street Works, Coordination of Street & Road works, inspection processes and enforcement activities related to contraventions of requirements of the London Permit Scheme.

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We are passionate about our people and how we deliver services to our community in Enfield. That's why we encourage a culture that puts our customers at the heart of everything we do - by empowering our people to work together to find solutions, be open, honest and respectful, take responsibility and listen and learn. If you value these behaviours too, we'd love to hear from you - and of course we are always happy to talk flexible working, click here to find out more.
Why it's great to work for Enfield Council:

- An excellent pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
- Up to 32 days annual leave depending on grade and length of service. You will also get eight public holidays per year and an extra day off at Christmas.
- A blend of remote and office based working for most roles.
- Interest free season ticket loan repayable over three or ten months.
- Career development and learning experiences from a range of training courses and learning methods.
- Employee Assistance Programme to provide advice and counselling services. This is a free and confidential service available to staff and members of their family.
- Health and leisure discounts and tax-free bikes for work.
- 1 month paid sabbatical for Children's Social Workers