Assistant Network Inspector

Suffolk County Council; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Ipswich is seeking an Assistant Network Inspector to manage relations with utility companies and ensure compliance with highway regulations. This is a permanent position offering competitive salary and benefits. Candidates with relevant engineering qualifications and experience within Permit Schemes are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Up to 29 days annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Travel and wellbeing benefits

Performance-related pay progression

Qualifications

• Experience working within a Permit Scheme is advantageous.
• Relevant qualifications in highways or civil engineering are required.

Responsibilities

• Engage with utility companies to minimize highway disruption.
• Inspect works to ensure compliance with NRSWA and TMA.
• Provide technical support for coordinating highway works.

Skills

Knowledge of Permit Schemes

Highways engineering knowledge

Education

Level 4/5 qualification in highways or civil engineering

Job description

• Suffolk County Council
• Address: Phoenix House, Ipswich IP1 5NP or Rougham Service Delivery Centre, Rougham IP30 9ND, or Halesworth Service Delivery Centre, Halesworth IP19 8EN - Onsite
• Salary: £28,598 per annum (pro rata for part time)
• Hours: 37 hours per week
• Contract: Permanent

As a modern, flexible and effective organisation, at Suffolk County Council we're driven to make a positive difference to the environment, the communities we serve and the careers of our people. That's why, when you join us as an Assistant Network Inspector you'll be encouraged to share your fresh thinking and empowered to explore new ideas that will shape and improve our services as well as your career.

Reimagine the possibilities.

Your role and responsibilities

• Reporting directly to the Senior Network Inspector, you will need to engage with the statutory undertakers (e.g. utility companies) and other works promoters (e.g. private contractors) and work towards minimising the disruption to the highway user, improve safety and ensure the integrity of the road.
• To inspect works and activities within the highway in accordance with NRSWA (New Roads and Streetworks Act) and TMA (Traffic Management Act), ensuring compliance with codes of practice including taking appropriate action for non-compliance.
• To work closely with the Network Co-ordinator to provide technical support in the co-ordination of works to ensure minimum inconvenience to the general public.
• You will, in line with Network Assurance's impartial and independent role, treat Suffolk Highways', public utilities' and private contractors' activities in the same manner.

You will need:

• the authority successfully introduced a Permit Scheme' on the 1 April 2020 so knowledge and experience of working and/or operating within a Permit Scheme' would be an advantage.
• relevant level 4/5 qualification in highways (or civil) engineering discipline or equivalent level of knowledge and experience.

You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (Word) . If you believe you can succeed in this role, apply. Even if you don't meet all requirements, still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

The team

Network Assurance is responsible for managing the occupation of County's Road network and delivering Suffolk County Council's Network Management Duty in line with the TMA and the NRSWA.

Empowering Everyone

We're big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We're always searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation, as shown in our Workforce Equality Report .

For more information

Please contact Tim Welsh, Network Technical Manager for a casual conversation. You can reach them by calling 07979 504639 or emailing [e-mail] .

How to apply

Step 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile (Word).

Step 2 - Click Apply Now' to start your online application.

Step 3 - Upload a supporting statement answering the following questions below (no more than 400 words per question). You should use the Supporting Statement template .

1. Describe a time when it was your responsibility to ensure specific standards or guidelines were being adhered to. What steps did you take to ensure the standards were being met to the required level and what actions you took to address any non-compliance with these standards

2. Can you provide an example of when you have been required to refer to technical information or guidance to make informed decisions? Please explain in detail what tools or methods you used to interpret the guidance and ensure you understood the relevant information to make a decision?

3. Describe a time when you needed to follow detailed procedures to complete a task accurately and on time. How did you ensure you stayed efficient whilst completing the task and following the procedure, were there any challenges, and how did you address them?

Step 4 - Upload a CV (without name and personal details).

Please note: Without a supporting statement and CV, your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format.

We value authentic applications that showcase your genuine skills and experiences. Applications suspected of being generated by AI may be rejected. We encourage you to present your own work and ideas throughout the application process.

If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process before the next selection stage, please contact our Recruitment Team by emailing [e-mail] or calling 03456 014412. If you are invited to the next stage of selection, you will have another opportunity to request adjustments for the next stages of the process.

Closing date: 11.30pm, 28 August 2025.

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks required for relevant posts. Suffolk County Council - welcoming diversity. #LI-Onsite

As a modern and effective council, we offer a wide variety of careers to suit people with a range of skills, abilities and ambitions. We offer working options that flex to reflect the way people work today and take the time to understand and support your individual needs. We're driven to make a positive difference to the world around us and encourage everyone with drive and focus to join us and build an influential and impactful career. Reimagine the possibilities.

In return, you'll enjoy:

• up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days
• membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits
• performance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase
• training and encouragement to expand your knowledge
• a variety of career development opportunities across our organisation
• diverse and active staff networks
• flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day

Plus lots more!

If you want to know more about our benefits, values and equality commitments please visit our Suffolk County Council careers website (careers.Suffolk.gov.uk) .