Network Permit Officer

Working with customers and communities to find solutions to problems.

Providing technical and operational support to a wide range of customers.

Answering queries, ranging from contractors undertaking works to members of the public.

Coordinating and processing applications such as small-scale utility works, roadspace booking forms, and licencing applications.

Participate in joint meetings and site visits, supporting with checking sites and preparing plans and drawings.

Reconciling financial payments to keep records up to date.

Providing technical support for the team and customers.

Creating reports and maintaining records in the Geographical Information System (GIS) database.

Coordinate and process applications such as medium scale utility projects, roadspace booking forms, and licencing applications.

Undertaking regular site surveys, such as checking sites, technical interpretations, and preparation of plans and drawings.

Issuing Fixed Penalty Notices.

Carrying out computer-based designs using Computer Aided Design (CAD) or GIS.

Traveling independently to various meeting venues and attending site visits across the county, including roadside visits, sometimes in unfavourable weather.

Being the main contact point for street work activity, such as requests being planned, scheduled, and carried out.

Identifying, investigating, and resolving short- and long-term issues that arise from inspection reports.

Influencing and persuading third parties to complete information on time, using tact and diplomacy when advising others.

Using databases such as Confirm (Highways Asset Management database) and SAP (financial system).

Producing regular reports, estimates, and forecasts, and raising and chasing invoices/payments.

For more information on the Responsibilities, Key Skills, Qualifications and/or Experience required, please refer to the Job Description attached. Please refer to the key skills in your application form as these will be used for shortlisting criteria.

We are looking for people who know how to motivate themselves with flexible approach to work and a “can do” attitude. You will be a team player, liaising and collaborating with colleagues and customers on a regular basis, and providing an excellent Highways service.

If you have integrity, openness, and an awareness of others, we would love to hear from you.

The Traffic Management Act 2004 places a duty on the County Council as the local highway authority to manage the road network. The Network Management Service is responsible for meeting the Council’s network management duty to keep traffic flowing.

Making sure the road network operates as smoothly and efficiently as possible is a key service for the Council. We know that works must take place on our roads, whether by the highway authority, utility companies or developers. It is important that these works are properly planned, managed and carried out in a way that creates the least impact on other road users.

The reference number for this role is EIE01586

For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please contact Isabelle Hughes Isabelle.Hughes@westsussex.gov.uk or Christine Logan Christine.Logan@westsussex.gov.uk

For an informal conversation regarding the application process or any issues or queries, please contact Ryan Kappa ( Recruitment Specialist) at Ryan.Kappa@westsussex.gov.uk

To apply, please follow the links below to upload your CV and Cover Letter. In your cover letter please outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills) ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV. Please ensure you have saved the job description attached to the main advert on our website as, once the job has closed, you may not have the opportunity to download again.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to 3 years referencing and a health check.

Equity, inclusion, accessibility and diversity is very important to West Sussex County Council. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all cultures, ethnicities, identities, backgrounds and lived experiences, as this helps us build a diverse and talented workforce, that reflects the communities we serve. We ensure our approach to recruitment is flexible and supportive to enable all applicants to be at their best and to ensure they have the best possible chance of success.

We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that have a disability, are a veteran or are a care leaver. More information can be found on our application help page.