Streetworks Inspector

Street Works Inspector – 12 Month Contract

Location: Somerset

Rate: £31.10 per hour (Umbrella)

Contract: 12 Month Contract

Hours: Full Time

Working Pattern: Field-Based Across Somerset

Pay: Bi-weekly

Summary

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.

Responsibilities

• Street Works Inspections:
  • Conduct inspections of live street works and completed reinstatements.
    
  • Ensure compliance with the New Roads and Street Works Act (NRSWA), permit scheme requirements, and other relevant standards.
    
  • Accurately record inspection findings.
    

• Compliance Monitoring:
  • Identify and address defective or non-compliant works.
    
  • Monitor corrective actions and conduct follow-up inspections.
    

• Highway & Traffic Management Inspections:
  • Inspect diversion routes and temporary traffic management arrangements.
    
  • Ensure compliance with signage, barriers, and traffic control measures.
    

• Reinstatement Quality Monitoring:
  • Assess the quality of completed reinstatements.
    
  • Monitor long-term performance and support quality assurance activities.
    

• Systems & Record Management:
  • Use handheld devices for recording inspection results.
    
  • Maintain accurate records using systems like Confirm and Street Manager.
    

• Stakeholder Liaison:
  • Engage with statutory undertakers and contractors to discuss compliance and planned works.
    
  • Build positive working relationships with external partners.
    

• Public Engagement:
  • Respond to public enquiries and address concerns related to street works.
    
  • Assist in resolving complaints and site-related issues.
    

• Enforcement Support:
  • Gather evidence for non-compliant works and support enforcement activities.
    

Requirements

Requirements:

• Essential:
  • Experience inspecting street works and highway reinstatements.
    
  • Strong knowledge of NRSWA, SROH, and street works compliance.
    
  • Ability to work independently across a large geographical area.
    
  • Good geographic knowledge of Somerset.
    
  • Experience with handheld inspection devices and electronic reporting systems.
    
  • Full UK Driving Licence.
    

• Highly Desirable:
  • Street Works Supervisor Qualification.
    
  • Experience using Confirm and Street Manager.
    
  • Previous Local Authority highways experience.
    
  • Experience with statutory undertakers and utility companies.
    

Working Environment

• Field-based role covering Somerset.
  
• Daily travel across the county with regular site visits.
  
• Independent working with minimal supervision.
  
• Interaction with contractors, utility companies, and the public.
  
• Outdoor work in various weather conditions.
  

What's on Offer?

• Competitive hourly rate of £31.10 (Umbrella).
  
• 12-month full-time contract.
  
• Opportunity to work within a busy Local Authority highways and street works team.
  
• Bi-weekly pay schedule.