Location: Somerset
Rate: £31.10 per hour (Umbrella)
Contract: 12 Month Contract
Hours: Full Time
Working Pattern: Field-Based Across Somerset
Pay: Bi-weekly
We are seeking a skilled Street Works Inspector to join our team for a 12-month contract in Somerset. This role is crucial in ensuring the compliance of highway and street works with relevant legislation and standards. The inspector will conduct field-based inspections, engage with statutory undertakers, and support enforcement activities to maintain the integrity and safety of street works across the region.
Street Works Inspections:-
Conduct inspections of live street works and completed reinstatements.
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Ensure compliance with the New Roads and Street Works Act (NRSWA), permit scheme requirements, and other relevant standards.
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Accurately record inspection findings.
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Compliance Monitoring:
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Identify and address defective or non-compliant works.
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Monitor corrective actions and conduct follow-up inspections.
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Highway & Traffic Management Inspections:
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Inspect diversion routes and temporary traffic management arrangements.
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Ensure compliance with signage, barriers, and traffic control measures.
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Reinstatement Quality Monitoring:
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Assess the quality of completed reinstatements.
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Monitor long-term performance and support quality assurance activities.
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Systems & Record Management:
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Use handheld devices for recording inspection results.
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Maintain accurate records using systems like Confirm and Street Manager.
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Stakeholder Liaison:
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Engage with statutory undertakers and contractors to discuss compliance and planned works.
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Build positive working relationships with external partners.
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Public Engagement:
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Respond to public enquiries and address concerns related to street works.
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Assist in resolving complaints and site-related issues.
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Enforcement Support:
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Gather evidence for non-compliant works and support enforcement activities.
Requirements:
Essential:-
Experience inspecting street works and highway reinstatements.
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Strong knowledge of NRSWA, SROH, and street works compliance.
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Ability to work independently across a large geographical area.
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Good geographic knowledge of Somerset.
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Experience with handheld inspection devices and electronic reporting systems.
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Full UK Driving Licence.
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Highly Desirable:
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Street Works Supervisor Qualification.
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Experience using Confirm and Street Manager.
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Previous Local Authority highways experience.
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Experience with statutory undertakers and utility companies.
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Field-based role covering Somerset.
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Daily travel across the county with regular site visits.
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Independent working with minimal supervision.
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Interaction with contractors, utility companies, and the public.
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Outdoor work in various weather conditions.
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Competitive hourly rate of £31.10 (Umbrella).
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12-month full-time contract.
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Opportunity to work within a busy Local Authority highways and street works team.
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Bi-weekly pay schedule.
