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Permitting Team Leader

Network PlusWarrington, Cheshire🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 5 Aug 2026

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Warrington, Cheshire, United Kingdom
Posted
4 weeks ago

Job Description

Description


As a Permitting Team Leader, you will manage a team of permit administrators who are responsible for the statutory permitting duties in line with Streetworks legislation. The permitting department are an integral section within the larger department and are a huge support function over adherence of Streetworks legislation and jeopardy management of live permits. 

Key Responsibilities


We are looking for someone to:
  • Manage and efficiently resource the team, including weekend requirements, ensuring the office operation has adequate coverage, aligning to the field operation.
  • Knowledge of the New Road and Street Works Act and Highway Permit Schemes is essential as well as experience of using Street Manager.
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills to effectively lead a team and deal with queries.
  • Ensure compliance is maintained in line with contractual KPIs.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise


Experience of running and mentoring a team.

  • Ability to prioritise workload, multi-task and work under tight time pressures.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • High attention to detail.
  • Knowledge of New Road and Street Works Act and Highway Permit Schemes is essential.
  • Experience of Street Manager is essential.

Job Benefits


We offer a competitive salary based on experience along with a full benefits package.

Network Plus is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.

We are Armed Forces-friendly. We welcome applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, armed forces veterans, cadet instructors and military spouses/partners.

We understand that privacy and the security of your personal information is extremely important. By applying for this role, you agree to the terms of our privacy policy which you can find here - https://networkplus.co.uk/privacy-and-cookie-policy.

About Network Plus

Network Plus is an award-winning business delivering essential utility and infrastructure services for the UK’s major providers of gas, power, telecoms, transport, water, and wastewater.

We value the variety of experience, perspective, and other points of difference our workforce, clients, and supply chain offer.

We are actively working with colleagues across the Network Plus Group to develop an inclusive environment – we want all our employees to feel valued and included to enable everyone to thrive at work and understand the value of their contribution matters no matter their background, identity, or circumstances.

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