Streetworks Inspector

Cheshire West and Chester Council; Chester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Cheshire West and Chester Council is seeking a Streetworks Inspector to join the Streetworks team in Chester. You will inspect reinstatements and works on the highway network, ensuring compliance with The New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 and the council's permit scheme.

The role requires good communication, outdoor-work resilience, and experience with Code of Practice for Inspections and Reinstatement of Openings.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991.
• Understanding of Code of Practice for Inspections and Reinstatement.
• Experience with permit schemes and streetworks.
• Good communication with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Evidence of inspections and enforcement when needed.

Responsibilities

• Arrange and attend Joint Site Meetings with statutory undertakers.
• Carry out overstay site inspections and photo records.
• Identify defective works and issue defect notices.
• Answer inquiries from public, promoters and councillors.
• Perform sample inspections and inspect licensed works.

Skills

NRSWA Act

Code of Practice

Permit Scheme

Inspection planning

Communication

Outdoor work

Job description

An opportunity has arisen for a Streetworks inspector based within Cheshire West and Chester Council's Streetworks team. This is a great opportunity, as a Streetworks Inspector you will undertake appropriate inspections of all types of reinstatments and sites whilst working as part of a well-established dedicated team.

A Streetworks Inspector plays a vital role in the delivery of the Cheshire West and Chester permit scheme predominately inspecting works activities on the highway network as per The New Roads and Street Work Act 1991 and all relevant codes of practice. This is an important position to ensure that the Council provides an effective network management service.

If you are a team player, who enjoys supporting colleagues to contribute to providing a positive experience for users of our highway network, we want to hear from you.

Organisation Cheshire West and Chester Council

Location Chester

Job Category Highways and Transport

Grade CWAC NJC - Grade 7

Salary Min £31,537 per annum

Salary Max £34,434 per annum

Hours per week 37

Weeks per year 52.143

Employment Type Permanent

Closing Date 12/04/2026

Ref No W4409

Documents
WAWC7105 Streetworks Inspector 2026 Job Specification.docx
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Cheshire West and Chester Council is a place where everyone can Thrive - through our core values of Teamwork, Honesty, Respect, Innovation, Value for Money and Empowerment.

This role is critical in ensuring that works promoters comply with the national codes of practice at all times, as well as the requirements of the Cheshire West and Chester permit scheme.

You will require good communication skills to work effectively with colleagues and stakeholders, and enjoy working in an outdoor environment.

You should have knowledge and experience relating to the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991, in particular Code of Practice for Inspections and Specifications for Reinstatement of Openings in Highways and how a Permit Scheme for Street and Road Works operate.

It would be beneficial to have experience of completing inspections and ensuring they are accurately recorded, reported and following through with any enforcement action should it be required.

You should be able to evidence recent experience of working within a street works/highways/similar inspector position.

The role will involve, but not limited to:

• Arranging and attending Joint Site Meetings with Statutory Undertakers and their contractors to discuss defects and remedial works.
• Carry out overstay site inspections and take photographs to ensure the network keeps moving
• Identify defective works and undertake the appropriate inspection regime, issuing defect notices and follow up until remedial works are completed to a satisfactory standard
• Dealing with enquiries relating to Streetworks across the borough from members of the public, works promoters, parish councils and Ward Members.
• Undertake a set number of sample inspections
• Inspect licenced works as appropriate.

The contractual work location for this role is the Area Highways Office in Guilden Sutton near Chester however, you may predominantly be site based, you may be required to work from a range of work locations or sites within the Borough and may also occasionally be required to work from home, depending on the needs of the service. You may also have the opportunity to work weekends on a rota basis when needed.