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We currently have an exciting vacancy within our Street Works team to enable us to continue to build on our success and bring new experience, knowledge, and ideas into the team.

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The Street Works Permit Officer role is a pivotal part of the Street Works team who carry out the wide-ranging statutory duties to co-ordinate and manage works carried out by the Council, its agents, utility companies, developers and Transport Authorities.
As a Street Works Permit Officer you will be part of the statutory function to fulfil the Network Management Duty of Salford City Council. You will follow the legal frameworks for responding to permit applications, managing temporary traffic regulation orders in liaison with senior officers. Assist in the preparation of responses to planning applications, manage events on the network and approve and provide advice on traffic management plans.
The role requires you to liaise with clients, stakeholders, statutory bodies, and the public.
If you would like further information or have any questions about the role please get in touch with James Lightfoot, Street Works Team Leader james.lightfoot@salford.gov.uk or 07523979297; please note that any applications or CVs submitted to this email will not be accepted.
We will not be accepting candidates who require a sponsorship for this position.