Programme & Permitting Manager

ROLE TITLE Programme and Permitting - Highways LOCATION - Lincolnshire ROLE PURPOSE * Oversee and manage the overall contract delivery programme in close consultation with Operations and alliance partners. * To oversee the planning and permitting of the Annual Programme, ensuring works meet the requirements of Lincolnshire permitting scheme. * Create and manage forward programme between October and December for next financial year, with continuous monitoring & updating throughout year (includes the following reportable data; permits, scheme values/ costs/ forecasting/alterations to programmes/ workstreams/TTRO windows etc. * Line manage 2 x Streetworks Co-ordinators for Capital works. * Collate data monthly, for Quarterly Contract Performance Indicators for the following; * Tasks to be completed with given timescales (against agreed schemes programmed) * Percentage of Task Orders carried out in compliance with TMA. * Ensure KPI compliance for works permitted, to avoid Fixed Penalty Notices. * Work closely with Commercial team to ensure Contract timescales are being met for schemes * recorded on the Annual Programme. * Use ConfirmConnect & Workzone, ensuring these systems reflect the Annual Programme. ACCOUNTABILITIES Responsible for ensuring accurate and up to date programming of capital works., in conjunction with the Operations team, including permitting of schemes in addition to road closures and section 58s Collate and report all data in relation to Contract KPI performance and work with all business streams to ensure compliance with and the delivery of works compliant with the performance indicators. Attend and contribute to Alliance meetings where appropriate. Lead on Annual Programme update meetings with the client, ensuring any impact on finance is fed back to the Finance Business Partner. Analyse Permitting data trends & lead on Permitting training when required. QUALITIES AND EXPERIENCE The following qualities/experience are essential: * A professional, strong people manager, who is focused and has experience in getting the best out of people. * Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with key stakeholders. * Strong planning, organising and monitoring abilities. * Team player who knows how to build and sustain relationships, understanding the importance of customer satisfaction. * Willingness to work across boundaries. * Always seeking ways to continually improve performance and develop new solutions to create efficiencies in the delivery of work. * Proven ability to influence and promote a positive safety culture. The following qualities/experience are desirable: * Experience in permitting in accordance with a Highway Authority Permit Scheme * An understanding of highway term maintenance contracts * Experience in the use of Confirm and/or Workzone * Experiences in contract and performance management * Experience in construction environment * History of using Microsoft Excel, with ability to the software to analyse data. Our role in supporting diversity and inclusion As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment