Street Works Inspector

Good Afternoon,

I am currently representing Islington Council, who are offering an initial temporary contract for a period of 3-6 months with a view to be extended or offered a permanent position for the right candidate at a rate which is negotiable dependent upon experience

We are looking for a Street Works Inspector this role will be: N7 8TP

The right candidate will:

The post holder will be responsible for the street works inspections for both planned and emergency works on the Islington network. They will take responsibility for the technical processes relating to delivery of activities carried out by a wide range of works promoters, such as inspecting, monitoring, reporting, safety audits and management of the network under there direct supervision.

• To assist the team to provide, maintain, develop, implement, evaluate, review and pro-actively improve the services provided by the various works promoters, to ensure the councils network management duty is maintained
• Escalate any emergencies and/or urgent defects found on the network accordingly.
• Responsible for carrying out systematic and ad-hoc site inspections, investigations and surveys of Street Works/Road Works in relation to the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 (NRSWA), the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, the Traffic Management Act 2004 (TMA) and all other associated regulations and codes of practice relevant to highways legislation.
• Gather and produce evidence to support and enforce breaches in highway legislation or health & safety. Where required, assist the Street Works Manager in carrying out prosecutions and / or act as a witness for such evidence in court cases that relate to activities on or adjacent to the public highway.
• Attend site meetings where advice or information is required that relates to defect inspection, investigatory works and temporary traffic management/diversions on the highway,
• Communicate effectively with colleagues and customers, both verbally and in writing through the appropriate use of case or site notes and other records within information sharing protocols and record keeping policies.
• Ensure all daily section 74 overrun inspections are carried out to maximise the impact that the associated charges have on changing the Works Promoters working practices, and thereby assisting with reducing delays to the travelling public.

We require the following:

• Is the holder of a New Roads & Street Works Act (NRSWA) Supervisory accreditation.
• Has extensive knowledge and experience of working with the New Roads and Streets Works Act 1991, Traffic Management Act 2004 and The Road Traffic Act 1991. Be conversant with the Traffic Signs Manual Chapter 8, Highway Code and the London Permit Scheme LoPs.
• Experience of working with service user groups giving rise to a variety of technical skills and sound understanding of the services available, work practices and processes relevant to the role.

To discuss this opportunity further please send over an up-to-date CV and give me a call on (phone number removed)

If you know someone who would be a good fit for the role, please send over their contact details and get in touch, as we do offer a generous referral fee.

IF THIS ROLE IS NOT APPLICABLE TO YOU, BUT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR ROLE, PLEASE SEND OVER YOUR CV AND I WILL CHECK WHAT ROLES I HAVE AVAILABLE.

Look forward to speaking with you soon,