Street Work Inspector

TN United Kingdom; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in Birmingham is seeking a Street Work Inspector on a 12-month contract. This role involves managing and inspecting highway works to minimize disruption, conducting site inspections, and ensuring compliance with traffic legislation. Qualifications required include NRSWA and relevant experience in traffic management.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience of relevant traffic and highway legislation.
• Applied experience of traffic management.
• Must have a driving licence and be a car owner.

Responsibilities

• Ensure robust control and management of highway works.
• Conduct site inspections and follow up on non-conformances.
• Investigate and act on offences regarding highway legislation.

Skills

Traffic management

Work coordination systems

Education

NRSWA Qualifications

Job description

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Hays are currently recruiting a Street Work Inspector for a local council on an initial 12-month contract to provide technical support within the Highway Works Permit Team. This role ensures the effective and efficient running of customer-focused services required to meet the Council’s objectives. The Street Work Inspector will manage and inspect works carried out by all organisations on the Highway Network, ensuring coordination in accordance with legislation to minimise disruption to users, including local residents and traders.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Control and Management: Ensure robust control, management, and inspection of highway works to minimise disruption.
2. Liaison: Work with internal and external promoters to reduce disruption on public highways in Solihull and neighbouring areas.
3. Site Inspections: Conduct site inspections based on weekly schedules from EToN systems, follow up on non-conformances, and apply necessary charges.
4. Investigation: Investigate, report, and act on offences under the Highways Act and other legislation, including recharging for damages.
5. Data Management: Accurately input, update, and use systems including EToN software, databases, GIS, and financial management systems.
6. Coordination: Assist with the coordination of all streets and roadworks in the borough.

Requirements:

• Qualifications: NRSWA Qualifications.
• Experience: Knowledge and experience of relevant traffic and highway legislation and associated codes of best practice.
• Skills: Applied experience of traffic management and work coordination systems.
• Driving: Must have a driving licence and be a car owner.

If you are passionate about ensuring the smooth operation of highway works and have the necessary qualifications and experience, please send your updated CV.