Street Works Inspector
Please refer to the Job Description attached for more information.
Fixed Term Contract for 4 years
Please note that the successful candidate will be required to be office based at least 5 days a week
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Miss Michala Bearham, Street works Manager, 07940737222, [email protected]
Candidate Profile
An exciting opportunity exists for you to join the Council’s Street Works Team. We are looking to recruit a Street Works Inspector to monitor works under the London Permit Scheme.
An understanding of LoPS, Traffic Management Act and the associated Codes of Practice would be an advantage. A relevant Street Works qualification or experience of traffic management is desirable.
- Assess T.M plans for compliance.
- Site meeting to discuss forthcoming works.
- Inspect jobs in progress.
- Attend teams meeting to discuss up -coming works.
- Identify FPN’s
- Identify Section 74’s.
- Inspect reinstatement after works complete to ensure it’s compliant.
- Register any defect on Street Manager
- Dealing with complaints from residents
Experience in street works coordination or an operational support environment is also desirable, although training will be provided.
Excellent customer service and communication skills are essential as you will be liaising with colleagues, other departments, Utilities, councillors and the public, with an aim of minimising disruption resulting from street works on the Borough road network.
The candidate should have good IT skills and a working knowledge of MS Office applications as well as being able to adapt to a range of bespoke IT systems and databases. You will be required to show initiative and work on your own as well as part of a team.
A minimum of 3 GCSE’s grade C passes should be held including English, Maths, and preferably an IT qualification.
Occasional weekend and evening working is required to fulfil the needs of this role.
For the full list of essential and desirable criteria for this role then please refer to the Person Specification within the Job Description attached.
Please upload your personal statement under the Relevant Experience and Skills section and ensure this fully aligns to the role criteria. This should not be more than two sides of A4.
Interviews are scheduled to be held on 13th July 2026
Bexley is a vibrant and diverse outer London Borough nestled in the Thames Gateway between London and Kent which means it combines the perfect blend of city vibe and the tranquillity of Kent. It's got award-winning parks, open spaces, and heritage sites. The borough has excellent transport connections, including the Elizabeth Line and proximity to the M25. Bexley offers fantastic amenities such as libraries, leisure centres, and shopping areas. Our borough is also home to numerous primary and secondary schools, as well as further education institutions.
Our Offer to you
We will offer you in return a package that includes a competitive salary, coaching and mentoring programmes, an excellent pension scheme and generous annual leave plus bank holidays. For more information on the benefits package on offer please refer to the Candidate Information document attached.
Recruitment Information
As a disability confident employer Bexley welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including hidden disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on [email protected]
This role may be available as a development opportunity through secondment for the Council’s existing employees. The Council’s Secondment Scheme can be found here. If this option is of interest, please contact the recruiting manager.
We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date.
