TMA / NRSWA Inspector

TMA/NRSWA Inspector
Crewe
Full Time/Permanent

The Role

Our client Ringway Jacobs is a leading highways services provider, working in partnership with local authorities to design, manage, and maintain transport infrastructure across the UK. They are now looking to appoint a TMA / NRSWA Inspector to join their Network Management team in Cheshire East.

This is a key role supporting the delivery of a safe, efficient, and compliant highway network across over 2,700km of roads. You will play a vital part in monitoring street works, ensuring legislative compliance, and working closely with contractors, utilities, and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

As a TMA / NRSWA Inspector, you will:

• Carry out daily inspections in line with the New Roads and Street Works Act (NRSWA) and Traffic Management Act (TMA)
• Monitor highway works undertaken by utilities and contractors to ensure safety, compliance, and quality
• Identify and raise defects, ensuring works meet required specifications
• Investigate public complaints and respond to enquiries, attending site where required
• Assess and inspect permits, licences (S50, S171), skips, scaffolding and traffic management setups
• Liaise with statutory undertakers, contractors, and internal teams to reduce network disruption
• Support coordination of street works and major schemes across the network
• Prepare reports for third-party claims and act as an expert witness when required
• Attend site meetings and contribute to effective delivery of works programmes
• Promote best practice and maintain strong stakeholder relationships

Requirements

To be considered for this role, you should have:

• Strong knowledge of NRSWA 1991, TMA 2004, and relevant codes of practice
• Experience working within highways, street works, or a local authority environment
• Understanding of health & safety legislation, including Chapter 8 and the Red Book
• Experience dealing with utility providers and civil engineering contractors
• Ability to manage inspections, permits, and compliance processes
• Strong communication skills, including handling sensitive or complex situations
• Good IT skills (e.g. Microsoft Office, street works systems such as Symology/Confirm)
• Ability to make decisions under pressure and manage competing priorities

What’s in it for you?

• Opportunity to work within an award-winning highways organisation
• Career development and progression opportunities
• A collaborative and supportive working environment
• The chance to make a real impact on local communities

About Ringway Jacobs

Ringway Jacobs delivers innovative highways solutions in partnership with local authorities, maintaining some of the UK’s busiest networks. They pride themselves on their inclusive culture, commitment to safety, and investment in their people.

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If you're an experienced highways or street works professional looking for your next challenge, we’d love to hear from you.