Streetworks Compliance Inspector

Job Description

5 Month Contract With A Local Authority

Job Purpose :

To ensure all streetworks and roadworks carried out on the public highway are conducted safely, legally, and with minimal disruption to the public. This includes inspecting works by statutory undertakers, utility companies, and contractors to ensure compliance with the New Roads and Street Works Act (NRSWA) 1991, Traffic Management Act 2004, and relevant local authority permit schemes and regulations.

Key Responsibilities :

Inspect street and road works by statutory undertakers and third-party contractors to ensure compliance with legislation, permits, safety standards, and reinstatement requirements.

Investigate non-compliance, unsafe practices, or poor reinstatement and issue warnings, improvement notices, or Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs) as appropriate.

Monitor compliance with Permit Scheme regulations, ensuring accurate documentation, notices, and conditions are adhered to.

Work collaboratively with internal teams (e.g. Highways Maintenance, Traffic Management) and external stakeholders (utility companies, developers) to minimise disruption to the network.

Provide detailed and accurate records of inspections, including photographs, using mobile technology and asset management systems.

Attend site meetings and represent the authority in discussions with contractors and statutory undertakers.

Support the coordination of works on the network to reduce congestion and ensure public safety.

Assist in emergency responses related to streetworks, including out-of-hours inspections where required (if applicable).

Contribute to the development of improved policies and processes in line with industry best practice and changes in legislation.

Carry out training and mentoring for junior inspectors if operating at Grade I.

Requirements

Good knowledge of the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 and Traffic Management Act 2004.

Experience in inspecting streetworks, highways, or construction sites.

NRSWA Supervisor accreditation (units including monitoring reinstatement and signing, lighting, and guarding).

Ability to identify non-compliance and escalate issues appropriately.

Strong communication and negotiation skills with a range of stakeholders.

Ability to use mobile inspection devices and record findings accurately.