LTC Highways Licensing and Strategic Road Team Leader

Job Title:Lower Thames Crossing (LTC) Highways Licensing & Strategic Road Team Leader
Salary:per annum(pro rata if part-time)
Grade:F
Contract Type:Permanent
Working Hours:37 hours per week

About the Department

This role is an interesting and exciting opportunity to work in a small proactive team keeping the road network flowing and ensuring compliance across all street & road work activity.

About the Role

As the LTC Highways Licensing & Strategic Road Team Leader you willbe responsible for:

• Co-ordinating all LTC works on the highway
• Build strong working relationships with all contractors and clients working on the LTC
• You will be the key component in ensuring network co-ordination for LTC works in conjunction with all other highway activities.
• Attend all LTC meetings and provide valuable and consistent messaging within those. Chair Thurrock Network Management meetings regarding the LTC and other highway works to ensure impeccable Network Management across all works and events occurring on the highway whilst ensuring a consistent approach is taken with all those applying for network occupancy.
• Process and manage any highways licensing applications relating to the LTC.
• Maintain a professional and consistent manner at all times.

This role offers the chance to make a real difference by ensuring effective co-ordination across the boroughs road network.

WhatWereLooking For

Werelooking for someone who has:

• Exceptional communication skills
• Intensive knowledge of the New Roads & Street Works Act (NRSWA) and the Traffic Management Act (TMA)
• Exceptional organisational skills
• Must be able to work on own initiative

Essential qualifications:Extensive knowledge of NRSWA & the TMA. Experience with processing and managing Highways Licensing applications.

DBS Check:Not required for this post.

Benefits of Working with Us

At Thurrock Council we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities (where applicable)
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Employeeassistanceprogramme and wellbeing support
• Staff discounts and local offers
• A supportive and inclusive working environment

Important Dates

Closing Date (Redeployment Only):22nd January 2026

Closing Date (Internal & External):25th January 2026

Interview Date: To Be Confirmed

Additional Information

If you have any questions about the role or interview process please contact:

Mark Mixture - Network Manager

To view the Job Profile and Person Specification please follow the link below:

Download Job Profile (PDF Document)

If the Job Profile and Person Specification list any qualifications as essential please also upload copies of those relevant qualifications.