Streetworks Inspector

Hampshire County Council; Eling; Remote; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Hampshire County Council is seeking a Streetworks Inspector to join Hampshire Highways. Based at the Totton depot, the role involves coordinating highway works, performing inspections and analyzing data to ensure statutory obligations are met.

37 hours per week, permanent contract, salary £28,697–£31,573 per annum. You’ll work with contractors and council teams, respond to public inquiries, and support performance management within the Streetworks team.

Qualifications

• Flexible, organised and able to manage workload with minimal supervision.
• Strong customer service, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willing to travel for role and respond to enquiries from the public and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Inspect utility, third-party and County Council works on the highway.
• Identify and help resolve defects and ensure compliance and high standards of workmanship.
• Communicate with customers and stakeholders to meet statutory obligations and expectations.
• Support local Streetworks coordination and performance management to ensure highway activities are well managed.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organisation

Time management

Travel

Education

Level 3 Civil Engineering apprenticeship

Level 3 Business Administration apprenticeship

Job description

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Streetworks Inspector

Job Reference: HCC624838
Salary Range: £28,697 - £31,573 per annum
Work Location: Hampshire Highways Depot, Totton
Hours per week: 37
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 14 October 2026

The Role:

To provide technical and administrative support to the team responsible for the coordination and regulation of highway activities. This includes undertaking inspections, analysing performance, works and event data, and communicating with customers and stakeholders to ensure statutory obligations are met in accordance with agreed policies, procedures and budgets.

What you’ll do:

As part of the Streetworks team, you'll help deliver the County Council's duties under the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991, regulating utility works across the western area of the county. You'll inspect utility, third-party and County Council works on the highway, identify and help resolve defects, and work closely with contractors to ensure compliance and high standards of workmanship.
You'll also respond to enquiries from members of the public and other stakeholders, while supporting the local Streetworks coordination and performance management team to ensure highway activities are effectively managed and statutory requirements are met.

What we’re looking for:

You'll be flexible, organised and able to manage your workload with minimal supervision. Strong customer service, communication and interpersonal skills are essential, as you'll work with a range of contractors, colleagues, stakeholders and members of the public.
Previous experience in highways or a related field is desirable, although we welcome applications from candidates with transferable skills and relevant experience.
You'll be able to meet the travel requirements of the role.
This position may also be offered as an apprenticeship, with the opportunity to undertake either a Level 3 Civil Engineering or Level 3 Business Administration qualification.

Hampshire County Council is recognised nationally as one of the highest performing local authorities in the UK. A modern, forward-looking local authority, it offers a pleasant, supportive, and collaborative working environment.
Hampshire County Council is also a flexible employer interested in making the most of your skills and offers a great work life balance. We invest in you through our internal development programmes and training and offer a competitive salary and benefits package .

Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:

Neal Masterson, Streetworks Manager on 07736 792906

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