Streetworks Inspector
Location: SW18 1EY (Fully Office Based & Travel around borough)
Driving Required - Council Vehicle Provided
Contract: 3 Months (Possible Extension)
Hours: Monday-Friday, 36 Hours per Week
Rate: £24.62 PAYE (£32.17 Umbrella)
About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Streetworks Inspector to join a busy Highways and Streetworks team. You will play a key role in ensuring compliance with the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 (NRSWA), the Traffic Management Act 2004 (TMA), and local Streetworks permit schemes through the inspection and monitoring of streetworks activities across the borough.
This is a field-based role requiring regular site inspections, stakeholder engagement, and collaboration with utility companies, contractors, Transport for London, and other key partners to help minimise disruption to the highway network.
Key Responsibilities
- Inspect active Streetworks sites to ensure compliance with NRSWA, permit conditions, and relevant codes of practice.
- Monitor highway reinstatements and assess the quality of materials and workmanship.
- Assess and inspect Streetworks sites for breaches of legislation and take appropriate enforcement action where required.
- Review and monitor traffic management arrangements to ensure safety and minimise disruption to the network.
- Work closely with utility companies, contractors, and stakeholders to coordinate works effectively.
- Attend site meetings and liaise with residents, councillors and relevant stakeholders regarding Streetworks activities.
- Ensure compliance with the Network Management Duty and relevant highway legislation.
- Maintain accurate records using Streetworks management systems.
About You
- Experience working with Street Manager or another Streetworks management system
- Experience inspecting and implementing traffic management arrangements
- Experience monitoring and inspecting highway reinstatements and materials used
- Experience inspecting and monitoring Streetworks sites
- Experience managing the implementation of road works and street works
- Good understanding of relevant legislation, including NRSWA, TMA and highways-related regulations
- Knowledge of the public sector environment and political context
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage conflicting priorities and deadlines
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to work independently and make informed decisions based on inspection findings
Essential Requirements
- NRSWA Supervisor Certificate (Essential)
- Full UK Driving Licence (Essential)
- Willingness to drive as part of the role (Council vehicle provided)
- Knowledge of the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991, Traffic Management Act 2004, and highway inspection procedures
Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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