Streetworks Compliance Inspector
Streetworks Compliance Inspector
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19-06-2025
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Job Description
5-6 months contract with a Local Authority
Job Summary:
This role involves ensuring statutory undertakers council works promoters and other third-party highway activities are carried out safely lawfully and to the highest quality standards.
The postholder leads on the inspection of street works to enforce compliance with relevant legislation assesses traffic management measures enforces penalties and represents the authority in stakeholder forums.
The position also involves performance monitoring enforcement supervision and collaborative working with internal teams utility companies and external partners to manage street works across the public highway network.
Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):
Inspect statutory and council-promoted street works to ensure compliance with legislation permit conditions and safety standards.
Issue Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs) identify reinstatement defects and oversee remedial works to ensure satisfactory resolution.
Provide technical advice on street works reinstatements and traffic management; liaise with contractors emergency services and public utilities.
Supervise on-site testing (e.g. Clegg Impact Soil Testers core sampling) and evaluate reinstatement quality.
Ensure public and operative safety at worksites challenging unsafe practices and initiating enforcement action where required.
Produce detailed records inspection reports photographic evidence and legal documentation to support compliance and financial recovery.
Support recovery of charges and income from non-compliant works; contribute to budgetary reporting.
Represent the service in forums site meetings and consultations with TfL the police and other stakeholders.
Supervise agency staff or junior officers and deputise for senior staff as required.
Work with communities businesses and stakeholders to minimise disruption and provide excellent customer service.
Ensure compliance with statutory legislation such as the Traffic Management Act 2004 NRSWA 1991 and Highways Act 1980.
Skills/Experience:
Proven experience inspecting and enforcing compliance on streetworks or highways activity.
Strong knowledge of relevant legislation including TMA 2004 NRSWA 1991 Highways Act 1980 and applicable Codes of Practice.
Experience of supervising or managing streetworks multi-agency coordination and site safety.
Skilled in issuing and following up FPNs Section 74 charges and defect notices.
Ability to use inspection tools testing equipment and digital systems for capturing inspection data.
Comfortable with conflict resolution and negotiation with contractors and stakeholders on-site.
Competent in written and verbal communication including producing technical and legal documentation.
Able to interpret and challenge traffic management plans and temporary works methods.
Familiar with Health and Safety COSHH and risk assessment procedures in a highway s environment.
Ability to work under pressure independently and as part of a team.
Qualification under NRSWA 1991 (Supervisor level).
IT literate including use of street works registers and mobile inspection technology.
Additional Information:
Role may involve evening and weekend work with prior notice.
Postholder must hold a full UK driving licence and will be eligible for a travel or car user allowance.
Proven experience inspecting and enforcing compliance on street works or highways activity. Strong knowledge of relevant legislation including TMA 2004, NRSWA 1991, Highways Act 1980, and applicable Codes of Practice. Experience of supervising or managing street works, multi-agency coordination, and site safety. Skilled in issuing and following up FPNs, Section 74 charges, and defect notices. Ability to use inspection tools, testing equipment, and digital systems for capturing inspection data. Comfortable with conflict resolution and negotiation with contractors and stakeholders on-site. Competent in written and verbal communication, including producing technical and legal documentation. Able to interpret and challenge traffic management plans and temporary works methods. Familiar with Health and Safety, COSHH, and risk assessment procedures in a highway s environment. Ability to work under pressure, independently, and as part of a team. Qualification under NRSWA 1991 (Supervisor level). IT literate, including use of street works registers and mobile inspection technology.
Employment Type
Full Time
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