Streetworks Inspector

Hampshire County Council; Sherfield on Loddon; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Hampshire County Council is seeking a Streetworks Inspector to regulate utility and highway works across the North Hampshire area. You will inspect works, identify defects, ensure compliance and help resolve issues, sometimes independently and other times with a team.

The role offers Level 3 Apprenticeship pathways (Civil Engineering or Business Administration) and opportunities to contribute to performance improvement while collaborating with contractors, utility companies and residents.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and prioritise competing demands.
• Excellent communication and customer care skills.
• A practical and problem-solving approach.
• Willingness to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect utility, third-party and County Council works on the highway.
• Identify defects and ensure compliance.
• Respond to enquiries from residents and stakeholders.
• Support Streetworks coordination and performance improvement initiatives.

Skills

Independent work

Prioritisation

Communication

Customer care

Problem solving

Travel flexibility

Education

Level 3 Civil Engineering Apprenticeship

Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship

Job description

As a Streetworks Inspector, you'll help deliver the County Council's statutory duties under the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991, regulating utility and highway works across the North Hampshire area. Working both independently and as part of a supportive team, you'll carry out inspections of utility, third-party and County Council works on the highway, identifying defects, ensuring compliance and helping to resolve issues efficiently. You'll work closely with contractors, utility companies and colleagues, while also responding to enquiries from residents and other stakeholders. In addition, you'll support local Streetworks coordination activities and contribute to performance management and service improvement initiatives. We are a Disability Confident Employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible. We're seeking a proactive and organised individual who can manage a varied workload with minimal supervision. Strong communication and customer service skills are essential, as you'll regularly engage with members of the public, contractors and partner organisations.

• The ability to work independently and prioritise competing demands.
• Excellent communication and customer care skills.
• A practical and problem-solving approach.
• The ability to meet the travel requirements of the role.

Experience within highways, construction, utilities or a related field would be advantageous, although we welcome applications from candidates with transferable skills and relevant experience. This role can also be undertaken as an apprenticeship, providing an excellent opportunity to develop your skills and gain a recognised qualification whilst you work. Successful candidates may have the option to complete either a:

• Level 3 Civil Engineering Apprenticeship
• Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship

If you're passionate about delivering excellent public services and want to make a real difference to Hampshire's highway network, we'd love to hear from you. 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.