Streetworks Inspector

South Tyneside Council; South Shields; On-site; GBP 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in South Shields is seeking a Streetworks Inspector to ensure compliance with road work legislation. The role involves inspecting and reporting on street works, monitoring NRSWA defects, and enforcing health and safety regulations. This position offers a competitive salary of £33,699 per annum, alongside a comprehensive benefits package. Ideal candidates will be detail-oriented with a strong understanding of current legislation related to street works and road safety. The role does not offer visa sponsorship and requires communication via the registered email for applications.

Benefits

Excellent benefits package

Responsibilities

• Inspect and monitor street works and road works according to legislation.
• Report on NRSWA defects ensuring compliance and accountability of utility providers.

Job description

Streetworks Inspector

(Town Hall, South Shields)

Salary: £33,699 per annum

Responsibilities

• Inspect, monitor, investigate and report street works and road works in line with section 72, and current legislation under NRASWA 1991, TMA 2004, Safety at Street Works and Road Works Code of Practice and associated Codes of Practice for Inspection, as well as all heath and safety regulations.
• Inspect and report all NRSWA defects within the highway, ensuring compliance with the NRSWA and enabling the Council to hold utility providers to account for their work on the highway network.

Contact

For an informal discussion about this post, please contact Olatunji Thomas, Streetworks Manager on [phone].

Benefits

We offer an excellent benefits package and further information is available here – www.southtyneside.gov.uk/workinghere

Visa Sponsorship

We do not currently offer skilled worker visa sponsorship.

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Application Notice

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Closing Date

Closing date: Noon, Friday 9 January 2026.