Streetworks Inspector

Kent County Council; Painter's Forstal; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority is seeking a Street Works Inspector to ensure compliance and safety in roadworks across the county. The role includes inspecting works sites and supporting the Streetworks Coordinator. Ideal candidates will have accreditation in Street Works and experience in traffic management. Excellent communication skills and a methodical approach are essential. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to road safety and efficiency in the community.

Qualifications

• Accreditation in Street Works is essential.
• Experience with traffic management and reinstatement specifications required.
• Effective communication skills and knowledge of relevant legislation needed.

Responsibilities

• Support the Streetworks Coordinator in all aspects of the service.
• Inspect road/street works to ensure safety and compliance.
• Deliver Street Works objectives through inspection of works sites.

Skills

Accreditation in Street Works

Traffic management experience

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Kent County Council Highways has a vital role to play in ensuring the County stays on the move by maintaining and enhancing our road networks. Reducing congestion is a key objective for the KCC Street Works section, with their work designed to meet the mission statement "manage the use of Kent's roads to help people make safe and reliable journeys". KCC Highways is looking for a Street Works Inspector to support the delivery of these objectives through proactive inspection of road/street works and activities on Kent's network.

You will support the Streetworks Coordinator in all aspects of Street Works service across the county and be responsible for inspection of works sites ensuring a high level of safety.

Responsibilities

• Support the Streetworks Coordinator in all aspects of Street Works service across the county.
• Proactively inspect road/street works and activities on Kent’s network to ensure safety and compliance.
• Assist in delivering Street Works objectives through effective inspection and oversight of works sites.

Qualifications and Experience

• Accreditation in Street Works.
• Proven experience dealing with traffic management issues and familiarity with reinstatement specifications.
• Well-organised with effective communication skills and an awareness of relevant legislation.
• Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and a high level of computer literacy.

Skills and Attributes

• Ability to prioritise own workload and work to tight deadlines.
• Methodical in approach; able to use initiative and operate with minimum supervision.

Other Information

This post is considered by KCC to be a customer-facing position. The Council has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification.

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KCC is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the county's working residents, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds, faiths and those with caring responsibilities, and aspires to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work.

Please note - if you are interested, please apply soon as possible as the closing date for this advert may be earlier than stated should a number of suitably qualified candidates apply.