NRSWA and Permitting Compliance Officer

Overview

NRSWA and Permitting Compliance Officer - Highway Works Permit Team

2-Year Fixed Term Contract

Solihull Council invites applications for a Permitting Compliance Officer to join the Highway Works Permit Team. You will contribute to the continued success and growth of Solihull by helping to minimise disruption to road users, residents, and businesses, and by ensuring works are carried out safely and to a high standard during execution and on completion.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring and inspecting works on-site.
• Attending site meetings and liaising with Highway Work promoters.
• Issuing defects, fixed penalty notices, and overruns.
• Supporting records management and providing technical support.
• Ensuring compliance with the Council's statutory Traffic Management duties.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in Traffic or Highways Management, or equivalent experience.
• Proven knowledge of traffic management and work coordination systems.
• Strong IT skills and proficiency in using various systems and applications.
• A proactive approach with excellent negotiation, influencing, and diplomacy skills.

Benefits and Working Arrangements

• A competitive salary.
• A range of flexible working options.
• Generous annual leave plus the option to buy up to 10 extra days; attractive staff benefits.
• Flexitime scheme.
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme - a 24-hour independent, free and confidential advice and support service.
• Family and carer-friendly policies.
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Exclusive employee benefits: staff discounts, subsidised travel passes, Cycle 2 Work Scheme.

Application Process

Join us and make a meaningful impact in a thriving borough.

To apply, please ensure your application is in your own words and reflects你的 own personal experiences.

For questions or further information regarding this post, please contact Caroline Panting, Permit Scheme Manager, at solihull.gov.uk.

Closing date for completed applications: 21 September 2025

Interviews will be held the week commencing 29 September 2025.

This post is covered by the Fluency Duty, as outlined in the Code of Practice on the English language requirements for public sector workers.

Solihull Council has a responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Attached documents

• Job description and person specification