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Walsall Council, Principal Engineer - NRSWA Permit Team - Ref: EE06525

G11: £49,282 - £54,495 per annum

You will play a key role in the activities of the NRSWA team during a period of significant transformation and regeneration of the borough. The main purpose of the job is to support the specialist nature of the permit team to manage a range of work on the highway network with emphasis on:

• The implementation and management of revenue and capitally funded engineering schemes
• The project management and coordination of routine engineering works
• The appointment, control and supervision of contractors and consultants
• The implementation and management of all utility / work programmes including consideration of temporary traffic management proposals
• Oversee the street works inspection and coring programmes to ensure compliance with all NRSWA legislation, regulations, code of practice requirements and specifications
• Lead on the day-to-day maintenance of all road marking work in the borough
• Respond to traffic sign issues and manage a dedicated budget to deal with maintenance and/or road traffic collision issues

This is a specialist technical role that requires a high degree of interaction with colleagues, the public, local businesses, councillors, utility companies and Transport for the West Midlands. We are looking for a candidate with a street works qualification and experience in managing permit schemes, together with a detailed knowledge of traffic management. The post holder will have day-to-day responsibility for:

• Assisting the Permit Team Manager with respect to service delivery
• The timely investigation and response to customer enquiries and service requests
• General activities related to the roles and functions of the service
• Developing and maintaining good levels of communication with internal and external stakeholders
• Responsibility for any delegated projects, seconded officers, students and trainees

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate relevant experience and a thorough understanding of NRSWA and traffic management together with the associated legislation. The council operates an agile working policy, giving staff a choice of their work location but there will also be a requirement to travel throughout the borough and attend meetings on site. This post is covered by the Code of Practice on the English Language Fluency Duty for public sector workers.

For an informal discussion about this role please contact: Simon Hinton, Permit Scheme Manager: 07778 459689

View Job Description And Employee Specification

Important note: When completing your online application form, you will be asked to enter supporting information. You must enter a detailed supporting information statement describing how your skills, abilities and experience meet the specific criteria included in the employee specification. If you do not include a supporting information statement, you will not be shortlisted. Please also ensure that you complete the work history and qualifications sections of your application form. Please do not add a CV as we do not accept them. Please see our Information for Applicants leaflet for further information.

We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this job vacancy. We are not accepting agency applications or referrals at this time.

Closing Date: 3rd October 2025.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Human Resources Services

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