Streetworks Inspector

Our client is seeking a Streetworks Inspector to support highways operations on a contract basis. The role involves inspecting utility and contractor works, ensuring compliance with the New Roads and Street Works Act (NRSWA), permit conditions, traffic management requirements and local authority standards.

• Inspect road and pavement works undertaken by water, gas, electricity and telecommunications utilities, as well as highways contractors.
• Check compliance with NRSWA, the Traffic Management Act, permit conditions and approved traffic management proposals.
• Monitor site safety, including signage, barriers, pedestrian routes and traffic management measures.
• Assess reinstatements to ensure roads and footways have been properly repaired following excavations.
• Record defects and non-compliance, issuing inspection reports, notices and corrective action requirements where necessary.
• Investigate complaints relating to roadworks, traffic management and highway occupation.
• Liaise with utility companies, contractors, highways teams and members of the public.
• Use GIS, street works management systems and inspection software to record findings and manage permits.

• Support enforcement activity, including Fixed Penalty Notice processes, in accordance with NRSWA and permit scheme requirements.
• Escalate non-compliance issues and monitor corrective actions through to resolution.
• Support the assessment and approval of Temporary Traffic Regulation Orders, Temporary Traffic Notices, road closures, special events and filming activities.
• Assist with the coordination of major highways projects and utility schemes.

• NRSWA Street Works Supervisor accreditation.
• Lantra Sector 12D qualification.
• Experience in highway inspection, street works, civil engineering, utilities or local government.
• Knowledge of highway and street works legislation, permit schemes and highway regulations.
• Understanding of health and safety requirements and temporary traffic management.
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to identify defects and assess reinstatement quality.
• Good communication, negotiation, report writing and IT skills.
• Ability to work independently outdoors in all weather conditions, with a full UK driving licence.

If you have NRSWA experience and are looking for a contract opportunity within highways inspection and street works compliance, apply now to be considered for this role.