Streetworks Inspector

Adecco Portugal; Greater London; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Adecco Group UK & Ireland is seeking a Streetworks Inspector to join the borough Highways and Streetworks team. You will conduct field inspections to ensure compliance with NRSWA, TMA, and permit schemes, coordinating with utility companies and contractors across the borough.

The role requires site visits, stakeholder engagement, and enforcement when needed. A valid NRSWA Supervisor Certificate and a UK driving licence are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience using Street Manager or a similar Streetworks system.
• Experience inspecting traffic management arrangements.
• Experience monitoring highway reinstatements and materials.
• Experience inspecting Streetworks sites.
• Knowledge of NRSWA, TMA and highway regulations.
• Understanding of the public sector environment and political context.

Responsibilities

• Inspect active Streetworks sites to ensure compliance with NRSWA, permit conditions, and relevant codes of practice.
• Monitor highway reinstatements and assess the quality of materials and workmanship.
• Assess and inspect Streetworks sites for breaches of legislation and take enforcement action where required.
• Review and monitor traffic management arrangements to ensure safety and minimise disruption to the network.
• Work closely with utility companies, contractors, and stakeholders to coordinate works.
• Attend site meetings and liaise with residents, councillors and stakeholders regarding Streetworks activities.
• Ensure compliance with the Network Management Duty and highway legislation.
• Maintain accurate records using Streetworks management systems.

Skills

Streetworks management system

Traffic management

Highway inspection

Stakeholder management

Independent decision making

Education

NRSWA Supervisor Certificate

Tools

Street Manager

Job description

Streetworks Inspector

Location: SW18 1EY (Fully Office Based & Travel around borough)

Driving Required - Council Vehicle Provided

Contract: 3 Months (Possible Extension)

Hours: Monday-Friday, 36 Hours per Week

Rate: £24.62 PAYE (£32.17 Umbrella)

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Streetworks Inspector to join a busy Highways and Streetworks team. You will play a key role in ensuring compliance with the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 (NRSWA), the Traffic Management Act 2004 (TMA), and local Streetworks permit schemes through the inspection and monitoring of streetworks activities across the borough.

This is a field-based role requiring regular site inspections, stakeholder engagement, and collaboration with utility companies, contractors, Transport for London, and other key partners to help minimise disruption to the highway network.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect active Streetworks sites to ensure compliance with NRSWA, permit conditions, and relevant codes of practice.
• Monitor highway reinstatements and assess the quality of materials and workmanship.
• Assess and inspect Streetworks sites for breaches of legislation and take appropriate enforcement action where required.
• Review and monitor traffic management arrangements to ensure safety and minimise disruption to the network.
• Work closely with utility companies, contractors, and stakeholders to coordinate works effectively.
• Attend site meetings and liaise with residents, councillors and relevant stakeholders regarding Streetworks activities.
• Ensure compliance with the Network Management Duty and relevant highway legislation.
• Maintain accurate records using Streetworks management systems.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Experience working with Street Manager or another Streetworks management system
• Experience inspecting and implementing traffic management arrangements
• Experience monitoring and inspecting highway reinstatements and materials used
• Experience inspecting and monitoring Streetworks sites
• Experience managing the implementation of road works and street works
• Good understanding of relevant legislation, including NRSWA, TMA and highways-related regulations
• Knowledge of the public sector environment and political context
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage conflicting priorities and deadlines
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work independently and make informed decisions based on inspection findings

Essential Requirements

• NRSWA Supervisor Certificate (Essential)
• Full UK Driving Licence (Essential)Willingness to drive as part of the role (Council vehicle provided)
• Knowledge of the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991, Traffic Management Act 2004, and highway inspection procedures

The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.