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 ratewhich is negotiable dependent upon experience

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

The right candidate will:

To carry out all types of Street Works inspection, including Category A, B, C, Section 74, Section 81, Defect inspections, and to uphold the councils network management duty to ensure disruption is kept to a minimum.

• 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,

We require the following:

• Experience in a Street Works Inspection Role and In particular, the Highways Act, New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 and the Traffic Management Act 2004.
• 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

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,