Public Realm Standards Inspector

WMJobs; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Wolverhampton Council is seeking a Public Realm Standards Inspector to lead inspection programmes across highways, parks and public spaces. You will manage asset information in the council’s asset system, coordinate works, and support new technologies including IoT sensors to improve service delivery.

The role requires experience inspecting public realm assets, strong organisational and communication skills, and the ability to work across teams in a field-based environment.

Qualifications

• Experience inspecting public realm assets and maintaining high service standards.
• Confident with digital systems and asset management software.
• Experience with Confirm GIS or AutoCAD would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead inspection programmes across Grounds Maintenance, Street Cleansing and City Centre services.
• Manage asset information within Confirm and amend maintenance regimes as needed.
• Coordinate programmed works and support deployment of IoT sensors.
• Contribute to publicly accessible maintenance mapping for residents.

Skills

Public realm inspection

Asset management systems

GIS

AutoCAD

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

Confirm

GIS

AutoCAD

Job description

City of Wolverhampton Council,

Public Realm Standards Inspector

Salary - £36,363 - £40,777 (Grade 6)

Hours - 37 hours per week

Contract type - Full time, permanent

Work Style - Field: Working across the city

Are you passionate about improving the public realm and using technology to drive better services?

The City of Wolverhampton Council is transforming the way Environmental Services are delivered, investing in digital technology, modern asset management and data-led service improvement.

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Public Realm Standards Inspector to play a key role in maintaining the city’s highways, parks, open spaces and public realm to the highest possible standards.

This is much more than a traditional inspection role. You will lead inspection programmes across Grounds Maintenance, Street Cleansing and City Centre services, ensuring that service standards are consistently achieved and that inspection outcomes directly influence operational delivery.

Working closely with Team Leaders, Supervisors, Highways and Arboriculture, you will manage asset information within our asset management system (Confirm), amend maintenance regimes where required, coordinate programmed works and support the deployment of emerging technologies including IoT sensors. You’ll also contribute to publicly accessible maintenance mapping, helping residents better understand the services we deliver.

About You

You’ll have experience inspecting public realm assets, maintaining high service standards and working collaboratively with operational teams to drive continuous improvement.

You’ll be confident using digital systems and asset management software, have excellent organisational and communication skills and enjoy solving problems through a practical, evidence-based approach.

Experience of Confirm, GIS systems or AutoCAD would be advantageous.

The role will form part of a busy team, so the ability to work alongside others, work under pressure and meet tight timescales is essential.

• Full driving licence
• Experience in horticulture and understanding of industry standards.
• The ability to work independently or as part of a team, meeting deadlines and setting high standards.
• The ability to keep and maintain accurate records.
• Strong communication skills and willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

For full details of the responsibilities and requirements of this role please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

NJC Pay Award for 2026 / 2027

The annual pay increases for 2026/27 for NJC Local Government Employees are currently being negotiated and, once agreed, will be effective from 1 April 2026.

Our working arrangements

All council roles are allocated to either a fixed, field or flexible work style. Some roles are agile which enable and empower employees to maximise their performance and productivity, whilst maintaining a healthy work life balance. Roles with a fixed workstyle work in a fixed permanent council location. Roles with a field workstyle are usually allocated where employees are required to be out working in the community with a minimum requirement for 'touch down' space at any council location. Roles with a flexible workstyle have a flexible base location to meet the needs of the business and employees can work from a mixture of home or any council office, partner/client, or external location, as required to meet service requirements.

Please refer to the Job Description for further information on the workstyle assigned to the role you are applying for.

For more information about working for our organisation including the culture of the Council, the Council plan and vision, staff equality forums, core HR policies, employee benefits and much more please click here.

Diversity

We are committed to building a workforce that is reflective of the diverse community we serve. We want to attract the best applications from people of all backgrounds and underrepresented groups because we strongly believe in adding value through diversity, inclusion, and equality. Our employees enable us to deliver services that are accessible, inclusive, and reflective of Wolverhampton residents.

Our status as a Disability Confident Employer showcases our commitment to people with disabilities or health conditions, advocating for their opportunities and potential.

We've received the Stonewall Gold Award, emphasising our dedication to the LGBT+ community by nurturing an inspiring, inclusive, and equal workplace.

As of March 2023, the RACE Code Quality Mark signifies our active engagement with racial equality. These recognitions validate our continuous efforts towards fostering an inclusive work environment that respects and values our diverse employees.

As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the essential criteria for the post.

We encourage, inspire and value an inclusive culture here at the council where employees can flourish, thrive and be themselves. We have four staff equality forums for employees to join. These help to ensure our employees have a voice, they feel empowered to speak up and where everyone is treated with respect - Learn more about the staff equality forums here

Recruitment of Ex-Offenders

We are committed to the fair treatment of all our employees, potential employees, or users of our service regardless of offending background. The Council uses the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for any vacancies that require a DBS check to obtain information about applicants to assess their suitability for employment in positions of trust. We do not discriminate unfairly against any individual on the basis of a conviction or any other information revealed as a result of a DBS disclosure - Learn more here.

Attached documents

Public Realm Standards Inspector - Job Description and Person Specification 2026.pdf